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Project: Reconstruct/Deconstruct

August 11, 2008 at 5:31 am · Filed under garments

The goal was to find different functions and roles for all parts of the garment, finding flexibility in what you have.

Originally a mens suit jacket, this is now a women’s sleeveless business dress which can be converted into a layered vest. The detachable hood is made from the original sleeves and shoulder pads.

Trying to make use of every pattern piece of a 1700s pierrot jacket, I created something that still has the essence of the original pattern.

Altered t-shirts showing multiple ways to wear a t-shirt.

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2007 businesswear

July 19, 2008 at 11:26 pm · Filed under garments

Smocked Vest

A cotton-wool blend vest with a smocked back.

Wool Vest

100% wool vest.

Suede Pegged

A gray micro suede pegged skirt with princess seams.

High Waisted Slacks

A pair of high waisted slacks.

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2007

July 19, 2008 at 11:15 pm · Filed under garments

Oscar de la Renta

A prom dress followed from a pattern by Oscar de la Renta

Plaid Mini Dress

This flannel piece originated from a pre-made pattern but slightly altered.

Belle

This was also followed by a pattern to imitate Belle from “Beauty and the Beast”.

A lustrous dress.

White Dress

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2006 Sketches

July 17, 2008 at 10:23 pm · Filed under garments, sketches

: Princess Jacket

: Princess Jacket

: Laced

: Laced

Princess Jacket

A white satin jacket with puffed sleeves and laced applique.

Laced

Delicate white lace in the form of a vest. The pink satin bow adds as the closure as well as design.

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2006

July 17, 2008 at 10:01 pm · Filed under garments

Asian Persuasion

A simple cotton tank with a personal “Asian Persuasion”.

Overdress

A gray pinstriped dress with sheer, pink, gathered sides.

B Jacket

A long sleeved jacket with hook and eye and large button closures and a large large fur collar.

Jungle Fever

To the left is a turquoise top with a gathered deep opening in the front and the back. The skirt is constructed with gathered tulle and draped braids of tulle.