Untouched
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom A
Start Date
17-5-2012
End Date
17-5-2012
Abstract
Title: Untouched Purpose: Inspiration for this garment came from my love of the beach. The goal was to create a cascading effect with tiers on the dress that look like the untouched sand after an ebb and flow. This piece was made to show the beauty that comes from things that are natural with its falling ruffles on the skirt and more structured bodice. Process: Dresses with the maxi length, wide tiers and low necklines were an identified trend. To achieve these looks I made the neckline very low, added a sash that hits at the natural waistline to emphasize the feminine figure, and included color block details to the shoulders. I also used a unique ruffled tier detail, which included approximately fifteen separate tears that are five inches wide. The fabric chosen has a soft flowing drape and when worn mimics the ripple effect left in the sand after a wave subsides. Techniques: I draped the bodice and the base of my dress so that I would have structure when I had to add the extra pieces. I had to take each tier and baste stitch them so that they had the perfect amount of volume needed. I then trued the pieces that I draped. After that I made patterns for each piece that I added to a sample. After that I fit the model that is wearing the dress at least twice to make sure that the dress fit properly. Materials: Crepe Silkies, Chiffon, Zipper, Thread
Recommended Citation
Westendorf, Amy, "Untouched" (2012). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 132.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2012/posters/132
Poster Number
47
Additional Mentoring Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
Untouched
SURC Ballroom A
Title: Untouched Purpose: Inspiration for this garment came from my love of the beach. The goal was to create a cascading effect with tiers on the dress that look like the untouched sand after an ebb and flow. This piece was made to show the beauty that comes from things that are natural with its falling ruffles on the skirt and more structured bodice. Process: Dresses with the maxi length, wide tiers and low necklines were an identified trend. To achieve these looks I made the neckline very low, added a sash that hits at the natural waistline to emphasize the feminine figure, and included color block details to the shoulders. I also used a unique ruffled tier detail, which included approximately fifteen separate tears that are five inches wide. The fabric chosen has a soft flowing drape and when worn mimics the ripple effect left in the sand after a wave subsides. Techniques: I draped the bodice and the base of my dress so that I would have structure when I had to add the extra pieces. I had to take each tier and baste stitch them so that they had the perfect amount of volume needed. I then trued the pieces that I draped. After that I made patterns for each piece that I added to a sample. After that I fit the model that is wearing the dress at least twice to make sure that the dress fit properly. Materials: Crepe Silkies, Chiffon, Zipper, Thread
Faculty Mentor(s)
Andrea Eklund