Prada Keyhole Knock-off

Last semester (Fall 2008) for our final project we were assigned to find a designer dress with sleeves, a collar, and waist detail to do our 'knock-off' project. I chose this Prada keyhole dress that I LOVED and was able to find this fabric with a print in similar colors. Since the original had less white than my fabric, I chose to change the color of the bias tape from black to white.

If only I could have made the shoes too!

'Circle Project'

This was our first draping project since the beginning of Fall semester. It was a little daunting because we hadn't done draping in so long but I LOVE how everything turned out.

My original design idea was to do something with a big hood and it evolved into a backless dress where the shoulders are attached to the hood and nothing else. I also needed more circles in my design, that was part of the project, so I put one that's folded at the waist in the front and 2 big circles in the back as a bustle.

I love the fabric I found. It's got a great texture and plaid it one of my favorite prints to work with.

Abercrombie and Fitch Project

Spring semester brought our first project where we designed a whole collection in drawing class and then had to make one outfit from that collection in sewing class. This was a group project...which had its share of drama...but I really liked how my stuff turned out. Even though we had NO time to make the final garments everything still came out well and looked very professional.

Pieces include:
- Denim skirt with Fitch embroidery on the inside waistband, moose button, and distress holes backed with pink gingham fabric.
- Tank top with pipping at the empire waist and straps that cross in the back.
- Fully lined jacket with large puff sleeves and wood buttons.