Negative Space Bubble Skirt

My partner, Allan, and I are creating a collection based on the idea of negative space, shadows and such. This is the one of the skirts that we designed and I created.



We are both very proud of it and have gotten many compliments. The fabrics used were a wool/cotton suiting for the inner pleated skirt and the waistband and an organza for the outer 'globe', as I like to call it. After making up a cost sheet, we only spent $10.75 to create it, but I think it would definitely sell for more than that.

Flaunting the Fifties

This is the next item sheet I created using illustrator, I think I am definitely improving. I really enjoy using illustrator, there are so many things you can do, and it makes making changes so much easier! I am not gifted with many drawing skills, so this program is my savior haha!

Collection Line sheets

I have been taking an Adobe Illustrator class this term and have already learned so much! Its actually really interesting and fun to do. These flats are for my collection. I like them and the background also, although i will have to change them as soon as I figure out how to drop textiles into the garments, especially for the print, it will make them look so much better!

Too many troubles

The first piece of my collection has got me going crazy! I'm having troubles finding a way to finish the edges. Blind hem won't work because I'm working with a rayon matte jersey, which is a knit, so no matter if I pick up one tiny fiber, you can see it on the outside. I've come to the consensus that I never want to touch this fabric ever again! haha. It will soon come together though, and after it does, the other garments will go smoothly and a lot faster than this piece. Well,I'm hoping they will.

Collection

My Fall collection is beginning to shape up. After much planning (and changes done to the planning)I have begun my first garment. The first muslin that I made looked sort of hideous in my opinion, totally not what I was going for. So I made some changes to the design and Ta-Da! new muslin:




And the beginning of the actual garment:




I'm completely in love with the back and the color. Working more on it tomorrow, pretty excited :-)

Collection Influence

This is my Moodboard for my Summer collection. It is inspired by India and the people who live there. The points I took from India were the draping of the Sari, head coverings, jewels, chains and other embellishments. The color pallets of reds, tans and purples stood out to me.

Tan Chiffon Dress

This dress was my first time working with chiffon, and it was a challenge. Thru the Unravels and snags I survived and I dont think it turned out that bad. and it was pretty cheap. The most expensive part was probably the lace, which was whit and I tea dyed. I think the total was $20.50.