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PAINTED CORSET
2024
It was quite the process to go from inspiration, to illustration, to real life construction! I sampled many paint brands to find the one that would be best suited for coutil, I rehearsed the design on Procreate, and I took my corset through several stages of alterations - which was a challenge because of the bones and my heavy topstitching.Â
My original concept sketch is on the right.
FELTED + BEADED SILK CORSET
2024
This project was a collaboration with Gwyneth Steiner. We designed and built the corset over only two days (an impulse sew).
1890s PERIOD BODICE
2023
In this project I excercised my abilities in fine sewing. I drafted the pattern to fit precise measurements, cut the heavy wool fabric so that the plaid pattern would align, and hand stitched the lining of the sleeves and the bodice.
I loved to excercise my creativity through the sleeves, the collar, and the hem. It was incredible to get a deeper understanding of how historical clothing was made, and this process has influenced my approach to design in a major way.
BLUE JEANS
2023
PAINTED DICKIES
2024
PIG HEAD MASK
2025
For An Ideal Husband at the Jericho Arts Centre for the United Players Club.
1/2 SCALE 1670s GOWN
2024
This was my recreation of the gown in Salome with the head of John the Baptist by Carlo Dolci. It was a complete practice in historical study, and fine sewing. Nearly every seam had to be hand sewn, I learned how to deal with incredibly slick velvet, and gold thread. I also dyed her (previously pink) underskirt to be a beautiful sky blue.
I draped this entire pattern for myself.
I built her petticoat understructure, the mannequin arms, and her necklace.
My reference image is included in the carousel to the right.
PERIOD DOUBLET
2023
This was a massive step for me as a cutter/stitcher. I chose to work with upholstery fabric, and my friend used the other side of the fabric so we would match. I cut my own bias, I rigged it with loads of seam allowance, and quick change closures.
The collar is adjustable with a drawstring through the trim, and it is fully boned with over 15 tightly sewn boning chanels. Another cutter (Sealynn Cummings) drafted this pattern to fit me and I drafted one to fit her.
CHARACTER MASK
2024
1/2 SCALE HOOP SKIRT
2023
SCULPTED & Painted Character Masks
"Smoke in Mirrors"Â
Nextfest
2023
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