September 2011
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June 2011
4 posts
Making the Lace Layer
hand sewing the shoulder seam.
Adding the zip.
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May 2011
4 posts
Underwear Construction
The design for the bra and knickers was inspired by the pin up look. I wanted to create vintage style, high waisted knickers and a moulded strapless bra.
The bra required a lot of hand stitching. I found it quite difficult to create the pattern, as all I started with was round moulded cups which needed to be covered with the silk and lining fabrics. I looked online and in books to try and find a...
Corset Construction
After much drafting, cutting, pinning, baste stitching, re-drafting, cutting, pinning, baste stitching…I’ve finally finished the corset.
I began by measuring my model and drafting the basic underbust corset pattern. I researched into pattern drafting for corsets by looking at online tutorials, videos, in books and at actual corsets. The original pattern was made from four panels and...
April 2011
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This blog will document the inspiration and creation of my Final Major Project 2011.
The title of the project is ‘Nude’; Its concept is about exploring the relationship between clothing and attractiveness - why certain garments are deemed more appealing than others, why exposure of skin supposedly makes one more attractive.
I plan to explore this theme through the creation of an...
