Intro to Sewing
Flannel Shirt
This is a women's flannel created using a commercial pattern during my intro to sewing class. During this project, we learned how to do a machine buttonhole, sew a collar, sew a placket and sew cuffs.
Jacket/Cape
This is a women's jacket/cape created using a commercial pattern during my intro to sewing class. During this project, we learned how to sew a facing, sewing with bias tape and sewing in enlarged sleeves.
Box Pleate Dress
This is a sleeveless dress created using a commercial pattern. During this project, we learned how to sew in a lining and box pleats.
Fur Vest
This is a fur vest I made during a fur workshop held at my school. We learned how to cut the fur using razor blades and how to sew fur together.
Flat Pattern
Tent Dress
This is a tent dress designed with side panels created using the flat pattern technique. The inspiration for this dress was a modern vintage look. During this project, I learned how to use the serger to finish the edges and how to sew in a trim in between two layers.
Pants
These are a pair of semi-fitted pants with lace detailing dreated using the flat pattern technique. During this project, I learned how to sew sharp points and lace.
Haute Couture Techniques
Pleating
This a leaf I learned how to pleat while studying abroad in Paris. This is a technique used in Haute Cotoure. There is a lot of fabric used and when it is pleated it appears to look like there is less.
Hat Making
This is a sisal hat I made while studying abroad in Paris. We measured our heads and then began wrapping the fabric however we like.
This is a black wool hat I made while studying abroad in Paris. We first had to measure our heads and then we had to wet the wool to stretch it to make it the right size for our head. Then we steamed it to continue the stretching process. After we created the desired shape, we placed it on a blockhead and tied a string around it to separate the top of the hat from the brim. We let it dry overnight and added embelishments afterwards.
Shibori Dying
This is a silk scarf I shibori dyed while studying abroad in Paris. This is a technique used in haute couture.
