Student Description

"The ensemble is a fine balance of delecate fabrics and embelishments that are constructed to beautify and protect the female form. The inclusion of cotton underwear protects the lower half of the torso, while also allowing breathability and functionality. Cotton lycra provides stretch which enables comfort and accessability of the garment. This fabric combined with the use of snaps in the crotch ensures the garment is easy to dress and functional during wear. Having the bodysuit bodice cut on the bias ensures comfort during wear, complementing the lower cotton lycra. As well as using the bodysuit as a layer of protection and modesty, the additional textued lace detail of botanical theme strategically placed across the bodice section ensures modesty. Darts above the bust ensure the details of the front panels fit the female form and highlight the curves and bustline. The use of side french seams, and a fully lined bodice ensures the delicate fabric does not fray or have harsh edges that agrivate the skin of the wearer. Delicate narrow rouleau straps hold the top in place whilst not detracting from the ethereal nature of the fabric and design. Sheer, semi-transparent fabrics such as lace, chiffon and voiles became fashionable in Europe in the eighteenth century, used in undergarments or overskirts to provide modesty. This inspired the all over sheer fabric that makes up the outer layer of the skirt, flowing generously from a gathered waistline attatched to a waistband concealed by lace and embelishments. The use of side invisible zipper on the skirt enables the wearer to put on the skirt easily, which, combined with the use of french seams, continues the quality exuding in all areas of the outfit. Beginning at the bottom of the full length chiffon skirt, an array of botanic inspired elements slowly fade up giving an ombre effect. Textured lace detailing and delicate embelishments accentutate the elegance of the garment whilst not detracting from the sheer nature of the garment. Gentle lining is used in the skirt to aid with modesty, whilst also highlighting the etheral nature of the outer layer. The most enjoyable experince that came from the creation of my garment was the opportunity to work with an array of new fabrics and experiment with a variety of techniques. Whilst this was challenging, it was also very rewarding to see all the hard work come together into my final beautiful product."

Images of Work

"As the chiffon fabric selected for the main part of the garment was extremely light and fragile, French seams were a necessity in the success of the garment. this technique was used to join all seams on the bodysuit and the skirt in order to maintain a quality appeal and to ensure that the fabric would not fray or loose its integrity."

"Throughout the garment botanic motifs were strategically placed to provide modesty and add visual and tactile appeal. They appear across the bodice in neutral shades that highlight the female form and contribute to the ethereal theme of the garment. They are also evident at the bottom of the chiffon skirt, slowly fading up giving an ombre effect."

Select Student Folio Pages

The pages selected for each project reflect the individual students' interpretations of the syllabus guidelines for the MTP. Each student should develop their folio according to the guidelines, relating to their own individual project. This may result in a variety of presentation styles, numbers of sketches and/or experiments.