The Hamburger dress
|Joy Kampia is the creator of the Hamburger dress, made from assorted fibers and nylon, and crocheted and sewn. The American artist is also the creative force behind the Sundae dress, and the Donuts necklace, among other foodie crochet projects.
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Linda Wood said | 11 September, 2009
I love these creative clothes! I would wear them if I had the right figure!