Meet Alpaca Directcustomer Olga Babenko. A graduate from Kharkov institute of technology (Ukraine), she worked in the fashion industry in New York for 10 years and now  runs her own fashion business in Philadelphia.  She recently sent us a few pictures of the items she creates and they are amazing!
Olga describes the art she creates with fiber:
"When creating the clothing, I prefer, and as much as possible, tend to use all natural materials such as: cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool, etc.  I incorporate knitted and crocheted elements with vintage fabric, lace, and buttons which aren't commonly found."
I enjoy both sewing handmade clothing as well as creating designs with handmade felt, depending on the season and my inspiration.
The styles I create are often dictated by my mood and I tend to make clothing ranging from the Victorian era to urban and many other styles.
I use Alpaca Direct wool roving and other fibers for hand felted coats and scarves; yarns for needle felted accessories.
If the gray days of fall are dragging you down, why not wear the most colorful clothes in your wardrobe?
"I prefer vibrant colors and floral motifs in clothing I create; it may be because I grew up in the far North of Russia, where there was a lot of snow and very few flowers."
Thanks Olga... for sharing your passion for fashion with us!

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4 Responses

Jane Lebaron
Jane Lebaron

July 02, 2018

OMG! I love these kind of dresses and apparel. Are your items on sale? Or can you teel me from where can I get items alike.

Mennext
Mennext

June 30, 2017

Great Article

Esther
Esther

October 05, 2016

Wow, love the designs with florl motifs.

Melissa
Melissa

October 05, 2016

Fantastic work! So inspiring!

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