Seam Finishes
Luxury clothing should be just as nice for the user as it is on the outside.
I finish all of my garments with seam tape, a french seam or any method that will close off raw fabric an avoid discomfort for the wearer.
This specific example was 100% cotton jersey with handmade cotton bias and twill trims.
Making my own bias tape allows me to finish the interior perfectly, and in a way that sits on the neck and shoulders better than a standard tee.
Hand Painting
The highlight of my thesis collection came from my love of painting. I enjoyed print design but looking at repeats made on the computer they often felt cheap and underdeveloped. Using a heat set dye that is machine washable and dry clean safe, I could paint perfectly placed decoration anywhere I wanted.
Painted directly on a plastic wrapped dress form, the print envelops the entire body. I was able to add one-off elements like the butterfly (seen above) and layer paint on the bodice of this dress (in progress on the right). This process allowed me to paint over seams and take them apart, lining up perfectly when sewn with final finishings. I added trims like silk bias tape and hems after painting to keep them clean.
