A Stitch in Time Saved by Green Sleeve Designs

By Jennifer Hill

High quality clothing doesn’t need to disappear forever just because its style is out of date. Melinda Cropsey of Green Sleeve Designs is a magician at transforming the old into new again, as she creates stunning sweater-coats of many colors by using 100% recycled materials. Her vibrant one-of-a-kind handcrafted sweaters are gorgeous eco-fashions that are wearable works of art.

Melinda is a fiber artist with over 30 years of experience in crocheting, knitting and sewing. In 2007, she opened Green Sleeve Designs so she could exhibit and sell her creative brand of children’s outerwear.

Green Sleeve Designs specializes in sweaters and sweater-jackets crafted and re-imagined from carefully reclaimed sweaters. Her knitwear really does save more than nine from “stitches in time.” The creative treasures are available in two charming collections: Small Wonder and Green Sprout Cashmere.

The Small Wonder Collection consists of the Classic Cardigan, The Five Panel and the Bohemian Swing Jacket. To create her designs, Melinda first chooses a selection of gently used lambswool and cashmere sweaters based on colors and textures. Next, the sweaters are bathed, felted and cut into swatches. The swatches are then hand-crocheted together to form new and innovative designs ready for children to show off.

Each of the styles in the Small Wonder Collection is available in a variety of one-of-a-kind color schemes and a wide range of sizes: from 0-12 months (XS) to 4-6 (L).

The Green Sprout Cashmere collection is an extension of the Small Wonder line. These sweater jackets are available in three styles: The Mandarin, The Color Block Sweater and The Party Sweater. Each sweater jacket is 100% cashmere, offering small children the ultimate in luxurious comfort. The finishing touches, featuring crocheted edges, hand-embroidered embellishments and mother of pearl buttons, add old-world charm and heirloom-quality craftsmanship.

The Mandarin and Color Block sweater jackets are available in all sizes, from 0-12 months (XS) through 4-6 (L), while the Party Sweater is only available in sizes small through large.

To learn more about the quality craftsmanship and pricing of these artistic sweaters, visit www.greensleevedesigns.com