Fashion
I am formally trained in garment design, draping, pattern drafting, and a wide range of sewing and production techniques. My professional experience has ranged from high-efficiency factory production to one-of-a-kind, hand-stitched garments for private clients. What you see here are examples of the latter.
All work below is my design, my patterning, and my sewing.
Heavy cotton sateen draped from a single square of fabric.
Draped collar detail
Oversized draped pocket on left side
Pleating detail
Volume across shoulders
A hand-knit sleeve in progress
Coat featuring handwoven Guatemalan brocade crafted by the artisans of MayaWorks (more info on Fair Trade page)
Double-breasted snaps
Collar flips up for extra warmth
Collar detail
Coat featuring handwoven Guatemalan brocade crafted by the artisans of MayaWorks (more info on Fair Trade page)
Collar detail
Hem detail
Coat featuring handwoven Guatemalan brocade crafted by the artisans of MayaWorks (more info on Fair Trade page)
Color matching the thread to the fabrics behind
Hand-pieced deerskin and elk skin jacket. Fully lined in silk jersey.
Hand-pieced deerskin and elk skin jacket. Fully lined in silk jersey.
Draped front detail, buttons handmade from boiled elk skin
Hand-laid accent pieces stripe the sleeves
Draped front detail, buttons handmade from boiled elk skin
Triple cowl detailing on cuff
Wool and silk jacket, triple cowl details on cuffs and back collar. Fully lined in silk charmeuse.
Triple cowling detail on back collar
Wool and silk jacket, triple cowl details on cuffs and back collar. Fully lined in silk charmeuse.
Wool and silk jacket, triple cowl details on cuffs and back collar. Fully lined in silk charmeuse.
Colorblocked wool top, fully lined
Cowl detail
Colorblocked wool top, fully lined
