Independent Projects
Costume Tech 1
The midterm for this class was originally a petticoat but I was given permission to instead use a Simplicity pattern to make this Halloween Coat/Dress.
Adjusting Sleeve from Commercial Pattern
Finished Garment
Costume Tech 1
The final for this class was to make a vest following a pattern we were given.
Front Vest with Darts Done, Figuring out Placement of Bottom Welt Pockets
Attaching Bottom Welt Pockets
Finished Bottom Welt Pocket-Functional
Finished Upper Welt Pocket-Not Functional
Attached Front Vest to Back Vest at Shoulder Seam-Front View
Attached Lapels
Attached Front Vest to Back Vest at Shoulder Seam-Back View
Attached Lining
Sewed Side Seams and Attached Bands for Adjustment Strap-Front View
Sewed Side Seams and Attached Bands for Adjustment Strap-Back View
Sewed Side Seams and Attached Bands for Adjustment Strap-Side View
Sewed Buttonholes and Attached Buttons
Closeup of Buttons and Buttonholes
Sewed Buckled Onto One Band and Threaded the Other Band Through to Create an Adjustable Strap
Finished Garment-Front View
Finished Garment-Back View
Historical Patterning & Draping
For this project I was inspired by a House of Worth Dress from 1910. You can view the dress I was inspired by here.
Bodice Drape - Front View
Bodice Drape - Side View
Bodice Drape w/Overlay - Side View
Bodice Drape - Back View
Bodice Drape - Side Back View
First Iteration of Front Chiffon Bodice Pattern
First Iteration of Back Velvet Bodice Pattern
Sleeve Draft Pattern
First Iteration of Bodice Overlay Velvet Pattern
Center Back Chiffon Bodice Pattern
Finalized Pattern with Small Kimono Sleeve added
Cutting Muslin Mockup
Fitting Mockup
Cutting in Final Fabric
Cutting Lining
Lining Sewn
Dress Sewn without Lining
Dress with Lining and Closures
