Each Jennythreads item is an original, handmade in my studio from the finest silk and bamboo fabrics. 

I hand dye and hand print all my fabrics with my original illustrations and intricately cut stencils, so there are always new colors, new patterns, & new surprises each day, each season. 

Shown below are my favorite designs and images I've created over the past few years. For the best selection available, visit me at an upcoming event, stop by one of my terrific retailers, or drop by my studio in West Asheville. In your own neighborhood,  shop my current inventory online here. 

JENNYTHREADS

fine art & handmade fashion by Jen Swearington
"Cocktails, Anyone?" dress, , paper cocktail umbrellas, handcut paper, glue over silk foundation with invisible zipper, 2012.
Detail, "Cocktails, Anyone?"
"Cocktails, Anyone?" dress, , paper cocktail umbrellas, handcut paper, glue over silk foundation with invisible zipper, 2012.
Custom wedding dress for Susannah, hand dyed silk crepe and incorporating vintage lage, 2012.
Back view, custom wedding dress for Susannah, hand dyed silk crepe and incorporating vintage lage, 2012.
Detail, custom wedding dress for Susannah.
"Ferris Wheel Dress," screen printed and shibori dyed silk, featured in Belle Armoire Magazine 2009. Private collection.
"Garden Party Dress," shibori dyed silk crepe with hand dyed & printed bamboo jersey accents. 2011.
"Belle" dress, screen printed and reverse applique with found photo, shellac, ribbon & thread, 2010. Private Collection.
detail, "Belle"
"First Prize Dress," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse machine- appliqued with commercial felt, featured in Belle Aroire Magazine 2009.
Detail, "First Prize Dress."
"Nori Wrap Tunic" shibori dyed silk/cotton jaquard accented with hand dyed silk organza. "Ship Skirt," screen printed and machine-stitch embellished stretch silk charmeuse, 2009.
ONE OF A KIND & CUSTOM COUTURE 
READY TO WEAR APPAREL & ACCESSORIES  
Left: "Carnival Cowl Tee" and "Pocketed Skirt." Right: "Martini Dress" modeled by the artist. Hand printed bamboo jersey with silk accents. Featured in Verve Magazine 2012.
Cap sleeved "Martini Dress," hand printed bamboo jersey, 2012.
"Tortoiseshell Tee," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse with hand printed bamboo jersey sleeves & reverse applique accent. "Facets Scarf," various hand printed bamboo jersey & silk fabrics, 2011.
Bubblegum pink "Carnival Cowl Shell," hand printed bamboo jersey with hand dyed silk accent, 2012.
"Cocoon Wrap Cardigan," hand printed bamboo jersey. "Comet Loop Scarf," hand printed bamboo jersey with hand dyed silk. "Classic Silk Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse. 2011.
"Raw Silk Cropped Jacket," shibori dyed raw silk noil. "Collage Mini Scarf," various hand dyed and screen printed silk fabrics. 2011.
"Carnival Cowl Shell" with barn print, hand printed bamboo jersey with silk accent. "Collage Scarf," various hand dyed & printed silk fabrics. "Reversible Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse. 2011.
"Confetti Dress," hand printed bamboo jersey with hand dyed silk accent. "Facets Scarf," hand printed bamboo jersey and hand dyed silk. 2011.
"Reversible Wrap Dress," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse, accented with "Prize Winner Pin," various hand dyed silk fabrics & "Scribble Scarf," hand dued & printed silk. 2011.
"Luna Cardigan," hand printed bamboo jersey, 2011.
'Prism Dress," hand printed bamboo jersey & shibori dyed silk. "Firecracker Belt, " various hand dyed silk fabrics, 2010.
"Cocoon Wrap Cardigan," hand printed bamboo jersey. "Comet Loop Scarf" worn as a belt, hand printed bamboo jersey with silk accents, 2010.
'Prairie Tunic," hand printed bamboo jersey with silk accents. "Classic Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse, 2010.
"Prairie Tunic," hand printed bamboo jersey with shibori dyed silk. "Comet Obi," hand dyed and printed silk. "Classic Silk Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse. 2010.
"Prism Dress," hand printed bamboo jersey & shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse. "Firecracker Belt," various hand dyed silk fabrics. "Collage Mini Scarf," various hand dyed silk fabrics, 2010.
"Draped Dress," hand dyed & printed bamboo jersey, 2010.
"Carnival Cowl Tee," hand printed bamboo jersey with hand dyed silk accent. "Comet Loop Scarf," hand printed bamboo jersey with various hand dyed silk accents. "Classic Silk Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse, 2010.
"Cocoon Wrap Cardigan," hand dyed & printed bamboo jersey. "Pleated Silk Pocketed Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse with hand printed bamboo jersey accents, 2010.
"Classic Silk Top" and "Pleated Silk Pocket Skirt,"shibori dyed stretch silk with hand printed bamboo jersey accents. 2010.
"Cocoon Wrap Cardigan." Hand printed bamboo jersey, 2010.
"Carnival Cowl Shell," hand printed bamboo jersey. "Comet Loop Scarf" worn as a belt, hand printed bamboo jersey with various hand dyed silk accents, 2010.
"Ruffled Tee," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse with hand printed bamboo jersey accent, 2010.
"Strapless Sundress," shibori dyed silk with hand printed bamboo jersey accent. "Velvet Convertible" worn as a scarf. 2010. Photo by Jesse Gumucio Kitt.
"Carnival Cowl Tee" with 3/4 sleeves. Hand printed tencel/wool jersey with silk accent, 2012.
"Nori Wrap Tunic," shibori dyed silk dupioni. "Nimbus Wrap" worn as a sash, hand dyed, rusted, & printed silk organza. "Reversible Silk Skirt," shibori dyed, rusted, & printed stretch silk charmeuse. Photo by Jesse Gumucio Kitt. 2008.
"Nori Wrap Tunic," shibori dyed silk dupioni. "Nimbus Wrap" worn as a sash, hand dyed, rusted, & printed silk organza. "Reversible Silk Skirt," shibori dyed, rusted, & printed stretch silk charmeuse. Photo by Jesse Gumucio Kitt. 2008.
"Cascades Cardigan, " hand dyed & printed bamboo jersey. "Facets Top," shibori dyed crinkle silk crepe. Photo by Christina M. Schaffel, 2009.
"Gelato Dress," shibori dyed & hand printed stretch silk charmeuse. Photo by Christina M. Schaffel, 2009.
"Gelato Dress," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse. "Dot Scarf," shibori dyed silk organza, modeled by the artist. Photo by Christina M. Schaffel, 2009.
"Flutter Tee," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse with various hand dyed silk accents. Photo by Christina M. Schaffel, 2009.
"Dot Scarf," shibori dyed silk organza. "Carnival Cowl Tee," hand printed bamboo jersey with silk accent. "Pocketed Skirt," hand printed bamboo jersey. 2010.
Detail, "Carnival Cowl Tee," bamboo jersey hand printed with imagery depicting my 1987 Huffy bicycle that hangs from my ceiling studio. 2012.
"Poppy Scarf," shibori dyed textured silk with various hand dyed silk accents. "Layered Reversible Skirt," shibori dyed stretch silk charmeuse.
Detail, "Cascades Cardigan," hand dyed & printed bamboo jersey with shibori-dyed silk accent.


This site, artwork, and all its contents are ©2003-2012 Jen Swearington.
All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplications allowed.
custom clothing design, craft of fashion, fashion craft, hand printed clothing, wearable art, artwear, american made, eco friendly fashion, organic clothing,