Last year, I made a couple of hoodies with very long hoods-just for fun. I had seen an artist on Etsy named Katwise who made wonderful coats with long hoods from recycled sweaters. The two that I made both sold to boutiques almost immediately, but I had to move on to spring sweaters and didn't make any more.
The idea kept coming up in the back of my mind until I decided to do a few more. The first inspiration was the upcoming Olympics in London and Team USA. Wouldn't it be marvelous if a US athlete wore my hoodie in the closing ceremonies? 
With that thought in mind, I began crafting it from a navy Danskin hoodie. I searched the studio high and low for great leftover or recycled materials, and then began cutting a more flattering style held closed by a giant shoestring. Fun ruffled navy and white trim soon found it's way around the perimeter, and I also added luscious red polka dotted minky cuffs.
The result can be seen in the pictures. Not only would this look smashing on a member or supporter of Team USA, but also would rock on anyone who wants to wear their team colors proudly. I've listed it on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/100711573/ladies-usa-medium-upcycled-cotton-fairy so that my dream of seeing it at the Olympics has a chance to come true.
If you would like to see more Echo creations, I humbly invite you to my website at www.echoclothingcompany.etsy.com. You can also keep up with us on twitter- @braitzatl.
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