1860's Gown Drape, Spring 2012

18th Century Robe a la Francaise Drape Spring 2012

Final Crits!

Final crit presentation! Classes included: History of Clothing, Draping I, Flat Patterning, Costume Design I, Production Assignment, and Figure Drawing.

Here are a couple pictures of my final project in draping. The black and white photo is what the project was based on. I had to replicate the style and look of the photo as much as possible. I started with draping in muslin, then created a pattern, re-cut the muslin and made a mock-up, and then fitted that muslin mock-up on my model. Once I made the alterations to my pattern, I cut the pieces in the actual fabric and began to put it all together! I learned many, many new techniques for sewing and finishing. Overall I am very happy with how it turned out! I learned a lot and I know where I want to improve and what to watch for and fix next time!

First Draping Project!

For my first draping project I was given this drawing of a 1950's era dress. With draping you build a clothing form three-dimensionally on a dress form. You start with basic shapes -- bodice, skirt, sleeves, etc. -- and then work with them on the form in order to create the silhouette that you need. For this particular project I did not actually finish the garment. The finished product is what you see; a half, muslin mock-up pinned to the form. If I were to bring this to completion, the next step would be to use my pattern that I created from the fabric peices to cut out the whole garment in muslin and sew it together completely. I would then fit it on whoever it was made for, make the alterations to my pattern and hopefully cut the actual garment, sew it, fit it again, make any more final adjustments, and finish it (lining, zippers, buttons, etc.).

Portfolio and Photos

Here is a link to some more photos, plus my portfolio -- take a looksee! :D


http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/sophiedahood/Portfolio/

The Bag Creature Project Website!

Check it out!

http://thebagcreatureproject.mosaicglobe.com


A summary of all that's been happening the past year in regards to the Bag Creature Project. Enjoy!