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dreaming out loud: the

HI I AM JUST A FABRIC

Fabrics are versatile by nature.
For my grad collection I explored how fabric can evolve by being molded and folded.
When we make structured garments,
we typically utilize materials like interfacing and metal or plastic boning to support the structure.
In this case the fabric is doing all the work by itself, simply by being manipulated.
I learned the techniques I used in this collection through research and experimentation.
This is not conventional pattern drafting and went beyond my foundational skills. Here
I show the process.
The ingenious and fun side of pattern drafting and fabric play.

NOW I HAVE BEEN CUT INTO 20 PANELS

I HAVE EVOLVED

ET VOILA! IT’S A DREAM...UPSIDE DOWN
MY BODICE IS SEWN TO MY SKIRT.
I AM STARTING TO TAKE FORM

ANOTHER 21 PANELS CUT AND FOLDED INTO PLEATS
MARKINGS TO SHOW CLIP AND FOLD POINTS

MAM

NOW THE 21 RUFFLES ARE SEWN TO EACH SIDE OF MY 20 PANELS

TIME TO PRESS THOSE ‘THOUSAND’ STITCHES OPEN

EVERY SKIRT NEEDS A BODICE OR SOMETHING