For my Advanced Problems in Design 1 class, we had to pick a fiber for any design we wanted, and I ended up picking Silk.
Silk. Not a great idea. Slipped everywhere, rips easily, frustration, anger, blood, sweat and tears. But it looks so pretty when used properly.
So I decide to make a dress, which took me forever, but I think turned out pretty successfully. I had to manipulate this really delicate chiffon into pleats, which took me several hours to complete, and then tack it into diamond shapes, which took me other several hours. Fortunately I think it turned out rather successfully.
Anyway, yes, my dress from hell turned out better than expected. Some minor fixes are necessary before I submit it for the fashion show, but I'm definitely proud of it.
Now, to finish my men's suit and my "R & X" inspired dress... I'll get there! I promise! And perhaps post a picture of each.
Good job on the dress--it looks good! The chiffon pleats sounds painstakingly time-consuming to construct but it definitely complements the dress. Very pretty : )
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to take this class. Even though I will probably have all of the frustrations your having but the final product is always so rewarding. Great job and the pleating looks great too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED IT! I think it was definately successful and silk is definately a hard fabric to manipulate. It does get slippery but you definately did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLooks good. God knows I would have pulled all my hair out trying to do this! Congrats on your hard work!
ReplyDeleteI just finished clothing Construction and I'm so proud to say that I made a tote bag, apron, skirt, and shirt!!! A lot goes into sewing that people don't realize.
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A.Marie
You did an excellent job of manipulating silk. It is indeed a difficult fiber to work with. Think about putting up a picture from the back, the side detail looks good. I'd love to see the rest.
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