Bodice/Corset Workshop

My sister Charlotte and I went on a 2 day Corset making workshop in Lyme Regis. We've been on 2 previous workshops with Caroline 'La Di Da' at the Sewing Sanctury and absolutely loved every workshop! I would really recommend her workshops to anyone of all ages.

I designed the bodice so that the stripes would go in all different directions. This made pattern cutting annoningly difficult!

Mini Project - Skeleton/Human Body inspired dress

For my sisters 21st Birthday I decided to make a dress for when we went out for a celebratory dinner. I purchased some fabric in Bristol, the colours which I think have been subconsciously inspired by Parisian Architecture seeing as I have been working with them for such a long time!

I decided to use the human skeleton and body as inspiration as I find it very interesting. Particularly the ribcage, spine and breasts. I have enjoyed life drawing throughout the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design hugely and I find the natural human body so beautiful.












There is something about the naked body that is very personal and almost a big secret. Showing skin has been said to be a way of showing confidence. However, it has also been described as indecent exposure. Clothes are used to cover up the skin and the skin is used to cover up bones and organs so in a way, showing bones is exposing something even more personal so shows more confidence.




I wanted to design a dress that celebrates the naked human body and skeleton in a classy way.

I would have liked to spend more time on this project and get more out of it!

Photoshoot

Curtosy of my model, Charlotte Hamer

For this photoshoot I made sure to keep the background colours neautral to keep the focus on the skirt.

Through using very strong sunlight I was able to create dramatic contrast from the natural shadows made by the gathers and ruffles. This keeps the eye focused on the skirt.

Skirt making workshop

I went on a day sewing workshop and made a basic high waisted gathered skirt. I've made it to fit my body so I look forward to wearing it!