Ballroom Black Dress
Questions:
-What was the most difficult aspect of putting your garment together?
This project requires for me to find a garment and bringing it to life. With the pattern in hand, it was really hard to comprehend what the pattern was. There were too many pieces and the pattern itself is very fragile it is prone to wear and tear. I had to be extra careful not to damage the patterns.
-Was there a new technique you learned during the making of your ensemble?
I learned how to make a bustier. It was fun. I enjoyed every second of making a bustier.
-How will you use the new techniques in the future?
The knowledge of making a bustier is very important to me because not only was it fun, making any kind of garments that are strapless has become one step easier. Later on in life, I will definetly incorporate this technique in my visions.
-How much did your garment cost? (Fabric, thread, notions, etc)
The fabric black silk was around $100. The fabric lining Chinese Silk was around $50. Boning was about $10-15. So in total around $170-180
-What is your costumer profile?
Female 18-27
-Write out your philosophical statement.
A woman's nightware to enjoy that very special date. The mobility she will have can make her dance partner charmed by the glisstening light shining of her dress.