Grace Anderson - Week 7

 This week I worked on finishing my cape and dress as well as finishing my zero waste dress. I successfully completed both projects and was able to install my cape and hood at the GRAM where it will be on display until January 12. I am very happy with how both projects came out and am looking forward to starting my next capstone ensemble next week. 

Inzayne Creations Week 7

 Week 7

For this week I finished making my zero waste ensemble that is also going into my capstone. The total yardage used for the full ensemble is six yards. I really enjoyed putting in all the metal hardware pieces and now I can see myself slightly changing the direction of the rest of my ensembles to include similar metal hardware pieces. 

I also drafted and made the base to my dress of the ensemble shown below. I changed the yellow plaid fabric to red. I think instead of the makeup wipe appliqué on the chest I will hand embroider some red faces to tie this dress in with the rest of my collection. Instead of a jacket I am thinking of doing a shear underskirt because I really love the boxy sillhoutee of the dress. 

Inzayne Creations Week 6

 WEEK 6

I finished my zero waste pants this week! Im modeling them in the picture above, they might not be too flattering on me because I made them for someone who is 6'2" and a 3XL, however I still think they look pretty good on me. 

For the patterning of the pants I experimented with very geometric shapes. The only curve I drafted into this pattern is the crotch curve, those shapes I ended up just using for the back pockets with a raw serged finish. To add length to the pants and the shirt I used grommets and very large curved safety pins. I really like the look the safety pins give to these garments. 

The top has adjustable sleeves with inner drawstrings to give it a more interesting silhouette. I only drafted one arm on my muslin because I really enjoy the look of it and felt as if I didn't need to add the other one. My goal with this top is to use some of the extra straps from the pants pattern to add some straps with metal hardware to make both garments feel cohesive with one another.

The image above shows what the pants pattern laid out on the fabric looks like. I also have an image of me putting in the grommets as well as I close up of the serged edges that I used throughout my garments. Both the pants and the top use 36" by 3 yards measurements making the total amount of yardage to be 6 yards.

My goal is to have the top done by Thursday so I can start my next ensemble. 

Grace Anderson - Week 6

 This week, I am finishing my cape and dress ensemble and starting on a zero-waste pattern, as well as the pattern for ensemble two of my capstone collection. I finished laser embossing onto my cape fabric and have begun construction on the cape and dress. I plan to do a dress with pockets for my zero-waste garment that will be made of a woven fabric. 

Inzayne Creations Week 5

 WEEK 5

This week was very productive! I finished my innovative dress for the Alexander McQueen exhibit. 

I was able to go into the FlexLab and use a vector file from Adobe Illustrator of my red face drawing. They used the vector file to laser cut out the faces from acrylic sheets. Once they were done getting cut out, I had to push out all the negative spaces and pick away all the protective paper layers revealing my face beads. I then strung them on embroidery floss along with multiple other glass beads, attaching them right under the belt part of the dress in varied lengths and sizes.

For this project I also used leather for the first time ever. I used a fairly cheap "lesser" quality leather and blanket stitched all the raw edges with red embroidery thread. I also installed metal grommets and thick hardware clasps for the straps. I really like how the leather pieces turned out! 

I have to thank my helper, Toe Toe, for helping me cut out all the yards and yards of circle skirts for this dress. I can't wait to install my dress in the GRAM on October the 17th!

Reese Westmaas- Week 5

 I have been working on a muslin mockup up for the Innovative Studies class. This project is inspired by Alexander McQueen and will be displayed at the GRAM during the McQueen exhibition. I want my dress to be a short princess seam tube dress made from non stretch satin. To make the pattern I used a slopper and modified it. For the innovative aspect I will be attaching ruched metal mesh around the bust and beaded straps. 

Grace Anderson - Week 5

 This week, I am starting on my second ensemble for my capstone collection. I am planning on creating an asymmetrical suit jacket with a matching asymmetrical skirt. I hope to start on my pattern this week, as well as purchase the rest of my fabric and notions. I have not made my final decision as to what method I will use to finish the seams or which closures I will use, but hope to have those decisions finalized by the end of the week. I am also working on a cape and dress project that will be used in my capstone collection. I am embossing my emblem into velvet and will make it into a cape.

Inzayne Creations Week 4

 Week 4

This week I finished my ensemble one! I also finished my sustainable project (which I posted about last week) and will use that for ensemble two in my collection!  Above I put together a college of my final ensemble. I ended up doing a double top stitch around the armholes, neck hole, and leg holes to add more visual appeal. I also finished my plaid corset belt that is fully lined! I want to switch out the black lacing for red lacing. I also, for the first time ever, installed an inviable zipper correctly! I included a picture of my in the outfit as well to show off the fact that this outfit looks MUCH better on a person than the form.

 

I also started my third ensemble which is for the innovative studies class. I went through two mock ups, the first was gathered top with a bubble skirt but I didn't like the way the mock up looked. I landed on the design with the orange highlighter around it. I drafted two circle skirts. The liner skirt is a 1/4 circle skirt and the top layer is a full circle skirt that is 6 inches longer than the liner. I love how the mock up turned out!

Grace Anderson - Week 4

 This week, I finished my first ensemble for my capstone collection. It is a knit velvet cloak with a red velvet-lined hood and red velvet-lined bishop sleeves. I also completed my dress made of a men's suit jacket, but I do not think I will be putting it into my capstone collection. I am beginning to think about my second ensemble as well as a project for another class that I hope to use in my capstone.   

Grace Anderson - Week 3

 This week, I am focused on creating the first and second ensembles of my collection. So far, I have completed the pattern and mockup for my hooded cloak and am working on an asymmetrical dress for a sustainable class that I hope to use in my collection as well. I hope to have both of these completed by the end of the week. I also put up my working board in the classroom and am excited to continue working on my capstone collection. 

 

Reese Westmaas- Week 4

 I have been working on reworking a mens suit for my sustainability course. I started off my draping the fabric after I seam ripped it all and sewed together a garment by mindlessly piecing it together. I was extremely unhappy with the outcome and felt embarrassed. I have been working on tearing it apart again and serging each piece then sewing them all together.  I then draped that large piece onto the dress form and have shaped it to be a mini dress. I want the back to have a clasp closure and then make a belt cinch in the waist more. I also will add spaghetti straps. 

Reese Westmaas- Week 3

I worked on creating a half mockup of my dress to understand and makeup sure the overlap on the front closure was correct. I also learned I needed to adjust the  width of the armhole. I then cut out my pattern pieces and began putting together the dress. I sewed the lining and facing together first and then sewed the pockets into the front and back pieces. I finished the side and shoulder seams. Then I carefully sewed the lining and fabric together. After I clipped, trimmed, and graded the neckline extensively. Next I sewed the front closure placket down and began hand sewing the magnetic clasps on. I serged on the sleeves and finished them with a rolled hem to stop the crochet from unraveling. Finally I added beaded details in the corner for a fidget. I plan to add fabric bug buttons overtop the magnetic clasp thread on the CF. 

Inzayne Creations Week 3

 WEEK 3

This week I made and finished my post consumers goods project. In this project I took apart a large suit that I got from a thrift store and draped it into a "reimagined" ensemble. I made sure to make this garment into a piece that will also work for my collection. This is the first piece to be finished for my collection! 

I also have been working on my "ensemble  one" for the capstone course. This ensemble will technically be my second full ensemble. I did some hand beading and embroidery on the jumpsuit top to elevate the design into something much more couture. I also drafted the corset belt that will go over top of the oversized jumpsuit to make a more appealing silhouette. Now I have to finish the belt before this upcoming Tuesday. 

Lili Castro - Week 3

Today I began my working board with my ensembles, flats, mood board, logo, and fabric swatches.

Lili Castro - Week 2

 I finished my pattern for one of my pants and began cutting out the muslin for the mock-up pants!

Inzayne Creations Week 2

 WEEK 2

This week I started drafting a basic pencil skirt with two darts for the base of my first ensemble. This skirt gets slightly longer in the back to accommodate for the natural curves of the body. This is my first time creating a pattern for someone who is plus sized! 

I'm hoping to have the mockup done for the skirt and top by next week. I still have to draft the four asymmetrical layers of gathered material that attach to the skirt. If this pattern doesn't work I might change the design to something that is gathered into an elastic waistline. 

Grace Anderson - Week 2

 This week I have been working on creating my first ensemble for my collection. My first ensemble will be a velvet hooded cloak with bishop sleeves. I have begun work on my pattern, bought my fabric, and am excited to begin constructing the garment. 

Reese Westmaas Week 2- Patterning Button Down Dress

I am beginning to pattern my first dress which is a button down magnetic button dress. I started with taking a traditional blouse sloper and eliminating the darts

Reese Westmaas Week 1-Rabbits Clove Illustrations

 My updated illustrations for my capstone collection