Devasree
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
Devasree by Cassie Lewis SOURCE 2012 Purpose: Devasree is an Indian name meaning divine beauty. This piece is inspired by the culture and the native dress of India. I was drawn to the vibrant bursts of color and intricate draping of garments the Islamic and Muslim women wear. I wished to find a way to translate this beauty into an evening gown, which could be worn by women all across the globe. Process: Much of the research done for this piece was conducted online. I searched for images of Indian women as well as how Indian customs such as head coverings are being incorporated into American fashion. I used the online resource Pinterest as a place in which to store my research for easy access and viewing. I took the colors and visual images and began to sketch ideas for how to bring the modern Indian evening gown to life. Techniques: This dress was created through the draping technique. Draping is the smoothing, contouring, and manipulation of fabric on a dress from to create a pattern. From this pattern, I created a sample garment using cost effective materials. I fit the sample gown to my model who is significantly smaller than the dress forms available. Through the fitting I made major changes to the pattern to assure proper fit. Once the pattern was updated I then started on the fully lined final garment. Materials: • Crepe Back Satin • Plain Weave Lining • 22”Zipper
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Cassie, "Devasree" (2012). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 78.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2012/posters/78
Poster Number
49
Additional Mentoring Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
Devasree
SURC Ballroom A
Devasree by Cassie Lewis SOURCE 2012 Purpose: Devasree is an Indian name meaning divine beauty. This piece is inspired by the culture and the native dress of India. I was drawn to the vibrant bursts of color and intricate draping of garments the Islamic and Muslim women wear. I wished to find a way to translate this beauty into an evening gown, which could be worn by women all across the globe. Process: Much of the research done for this piece was conducted online. I searched for images of Indian women as well as how Indian customs such as head coverings are being incorporated into American fashion. I used the online resource Pinterest as a place in which to store my research for easy access and viewing. I took the colors and visual images and began to sketch ideas for how to bring the modern Indian evening gown to life. Techniques: This dress was created through the draping technique. Draping is the smoothing, contouring, and manipulation of fabric on a dress from to create a pattern. From this pattern, I created a sample garment using cost effective materials. I fit the sample gown to my model who is significantly smaller than the dress forms available. Through the fitting I made major changes to the pattern to assure proper fit. Once the pattern was updated I then started on the fully lined final garment. Materials: • Crepe Back Satin • Plain Weave Lining • 22”Zipper
Faculty Mentor(s)
Andrea Eklund