Inzayne Creations Week 11

 Week 11

I am also almost done with another full ensemble. I finished the layer flannel skirt and hand embroidered the whole waistband. I also finished the base of the corset and have slowly been working on finishing the hand embroidered appliqués. 

I've been going through and added all my tags into previously finished garments and adding some extra hand embroidery and patches. This upcoming Wednesday is the photoshoot so I'm really trying to grind out the rest of my collection.  

Inzayne Creations Week 10

 Week 10

Here is the finished Subtraction cutting dress, I've decided I won't be putting this garment into my collection just because I feel like it doesn't fully match the vibe of everything else. Maybe if I find a model that fits in it really well I might add it into my collection... but for now It's not my favorite. 

I also edited my corset pattern for Lex's corset. I made all the changes on new pattern paper and cut out all the pieces for the final corset to start next week. I also continued to embroider the face patches for the rest of my ensembles. 

I also finished printing my costume fabric for my couture project! I'm hoping to add some of this fabric into my collection. 

Inzayne Creations Week 9

 Week 9

This week I went back to one of my older projects, the plus sized corset and layer mini skirt. I had my model come back in for a fitting to make sure the muslin fit perfectly. 

The skirt fit really well but the top had to be taken in about an inch and a half. I'm really happy with the fit and I can't wait to start working on the final version of this outfit! I also started my subtraction cutting dress this week. The process of subtraction cutting was really confusing to me and as of right now I don't think I'm very happy with the direction that my dress is going... I might not put it in my Capstone collection. 

Reese Westmaas- Week 8

I have finished my zero waste dress and decided to include it in my collection. I want to make a belt for it so it can be worn cinched in. I also have patterned, created a mock up and finished my second ensemble. I made a bubble dress lined with soft cotton jersey. I have added a belt to conceal some unsavory stitching around the waist that cannot be fixed as I spent 10 hours trying to stitch it down by hand and machine with it refusing to cooperate. Additionally I added detachable beads to the center front that can clip onto the belt as well. 

I have been working on fixing some stitching mistakes on my 1st ensemble and adding fabric bug buttons to conceal the stitching from the magnets 

Grace Anderson - Week 9

 This week I continued work on my second ensemble and a subtraction-cutting project for my sustainable class. I have almost completed my second ensemble and am currently deciding on a closure to finish the look. My subtraction-cutting project was an exciting challenge as it is an experimental form of pattern-making and was definitely out of my comfort league. The project involves sewing fabric together into a tube, cutting out circles, and sewing the layers together to create a draped dress with minimal fabric waste. I was very happy and surprised with how my dress turned out, I found it very challenging to release control of the pattern-making process but found that I was able to create something unique that I would have never come up with using traditional design and pattern-making techniques. 

Inzayne Creations Week 8

 Week 8

This week I finished the dress I started last week. This garment was a lot of hand sewing and embroidery but I really like the outcome! 

I also worked on some hand embroidery for some other appliqués that will be used on some other garments for my collection. My goal is to use the ones (below) as knee patches for my first ensemble (the black jumpsuit). I also went through and added my tags into all my garments!
Now onto my next ensemble. The subtraction cutting project for my sustainable fashion class. We'll see if I like the outcome enough to put that dress into my collection. 

Grace Anderson - Week 8

 This week I began on my third capstone ensemble, a black and red asymmetrical suit. The shell is made of wool, and the lining will be made of a panel of a silk Japanese kimono. I am planning on binding the seams with ribbon and creating facings to finish the edges of the jacket. This project has been extremely time-consuming but I am happy with how the suit is looking so far. 

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. 

Reese Westmaas- Week 7

I have been finishing my Alexander McQueen inspired dress by hand sewing on the buttons and button straps. I did not think to sew the button straps in between the lining and fabric so I had unfinished ends and button straps on-top of the fabric instead of sewn under. I decided to sew on bead caps over the button straps to hide them. As well, when I tried the dress onto the mannequin it was far too short so I added feathers to the bottom to add some length. I also began my zero waste project and created a mockup of a faux wrap baby doll 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. 

Reese Westmaas-Week 6

This week I have been constructing my Alexander McQueen inspired dress. I have had a couple issues with the fit of the dress as at first the center front was too long and then it became too short. The dress does not fit the size 8 dress form but it will likely fit the much smaller mannequin it will be displayed on. After constructing the satin tube dress I have added the mesh screening as straps and around the bust. I am beading the straps too and plan to add buttons with button loops on the center front.