Fashion & Teaching portfolio
/Tiers of Brushstrokes
2019 Juried Exhibition, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), St. Louis, Missouri
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Techniques. Dyeing, Flat-Felled Seam, Flat Pattern, Draping
Materials. 100% Cotton Swiss Batiste, Indigo Dye
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This design effectively displays a unique interpretation of traditional Korean undergarments, jogakbo technique, and the sustainable practice of natural dye. The visual emphasis was created through line, shape, and color with the skirt panels on the skirt creating rhythm and harmony.
The ensemble consists of a layered petticoat, underskirt, overlay wrap skirt, and top with midriff panel.
In order to achieve the ombré effect without splashing dyes on the negative space on the fabric, prefinished cotton panels were rolled and wrapped with plastic wrap exposing only the ends to dip into the vat. The underskirt was stained in the same manner to complete the effect. A midriff was created with traditional Korean patchwork jogakbo techniques with flat-felled seams to emphasize lines.