when dress meets body

During project 1- “When Dress Meets Body”- we were tasked with creating an evening wear piece inspired by the Museum of Surgical Science. Looking through their vast collection of surgical science books and walking through their exhibits housing a number of vintage surgical equipment, diagrams, and paintings.

International Museum of Surgical Science

Fall 2023

After reading a few pages from a host of different books regarding procedures and general functions of the cardiovascular system I wanted to expose the beauty of those veins and vessel’s of the cardiovascular system while also drawing attention to the sexist practices of men in the OR.

Concept Board

Fall 2023

Mood Board

Fall 2023

Process Photos

Pattern Pieces Being laid on muslin to determine how much of each fabric needs to be bought.

Layout of Corset and collar with attached lapel.

Fully sewn & boned corset & tacked collar with lapel.

Finished corset, collar, and lapel and base skirt.

Draped Skirt & Overskirt

Final Piece

2023

Open corseted laced back.

2023

Pleated Underskirt with thigh high slit.

2023

Corseted bodice with collar and lapel.

2023

Full overskirt and train.

Love Letter to Chicago

Chicago Gourmet Week X The Tie Bar

Commission Work

Shea Coulee T-Shirt Challenge