Hyde Park
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
15-5-2014
End Date
15-5-2014
Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Show, Design
Abstract
The purpose of this design is to create a garment that can easily transition from a conservative work ensemble to a classic fashion forward dress that can be worn out for drinks or to a sophisticated cocktail party. Inspired by a weekend in London exploring the romantic atmosphere of Hyde Park, the theme for this garment came to me. Looking at traditional English gardens, a romantic image took form and this dress was created using the soft colors and a simple silhouette. Process: To incorporate these elements into the garment, I first designed a silhouette that could be worn by any woman with a layering suit jacket to the office keeping in mind what is traditionally considered appropriate office wear. I then designed the back of the garment as a way to transition the garment into a sophisticated cocktail dress. I chose the color based on the many hues of purple that can be commonly seen in English gardens. Techniques: This garment was created using the draping technique. From the draping a pattern is created and from the pattern a sample is made. The sample is fit on my model and alterations are made on the pattern. From there, the final garment is constructed out of the fashion fabric. The edges of all pieces were serged prior to assembling of the garment which allowed for the garment to be put together without fraying. Then, the bodice of the dress was assembled so the front yoke and back yoke panels could be attached. After, the outer shell of the garment was assembled, the invisible zipper was attached, and the lining was assembled. The lining was attached to the exterior fabric at the neckline, armholes and back key hole leaving the shoulder seams open to be hand-stitched closed. Understitching the front neckline and the bottom of the key hole allowed for the lining to sit flat in the garment minimizing any bulk that may occur. Finally, the shoulder seams were hand-sewn closed, hook-and-eye attached to the top of the zipper and the hook closure at the center back was sewn.
Recommended Citation
Davey, Erin, "Hyde Park" (2014). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 64.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2014/posters/64
Poster Number
55
Additional Mentoring Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
Hyde Park
SURC Ballroom C/D
The purpose of this design is to create a garment that can easily transition from a conservative work ensemble to a classic fashion forward dress that can be worn out for drinks or to a sophisticated cocktail party. Inspired by a weekend in London exploring the romantic atmosphere of Hyde Park, the theme for this garment came to me. Looking at traditional English gardens, a romantic image took form and this dress was created using the soft colors and a simple silhouette. Process: To incorporate these elements into the garment, I first designed a silhouette that could be worn by any woman with a layering suit jacket to the office keeping in mind what is traditionally considered appropriate office wear. I then designed the back of the garment as a way to transition the garment into a sophisticated cocktail dress. I chose the color based on the many hues of purple that can be commonly seen in English gardens. Techniques: This garment was created using the draping technique. From the draping a pattern is created and from the pattern a sample is made. The sample is fit on my model and alterations are made on the pattern. From there, the final garment is constructed out of the fashion fabric. The edges of all pieces were serged prior to assembling of the garment which allowed for the garment to be put together without fraying. Then, the bodice of the dress was assembled so the front yoke and back yoke panels could be attached. After, the outer shell of the garment was assembled, the invisible zipper was attached, and the lining was assembled. The lining was attached to the exterior fabric at the neckline, armholes and back key hole leaving the shoulder seams open to be hand-stitched closed. Understitching the front neckline and the bottom of the key hole allowed for the lining to sit flat in the garment minimizing any bulk that may occur. Finally, the shoulder seams were hand-sewn closed, hook-and-eye attached to the top of the zipper and the hook closure at the center back was sewn.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Eklund, Andrea