Hand Embroidery Fashion - Student

The project is a material exploration deriving forms from the application of the long-stitch. This
challenges the traditions notions of embroidery as a functioning purpose rather than a flat decorated surface.
The forms is created through the performance of repetitive hand embroidery in conjunction with innovated methods of applications by pulling the embroidery yarn whilst
embroidering. As a result, the fabrication is reduce in size whilst creating form and volume. This resembles the texture and appearance of a fur jacket.
The intuitive response found a new function and constructing method, translating a value of material expression relevant to the body as a form.
These expressions are emphasized by minimal cuts to the manipulated fabric. A comprehensive
understanding of stitch application initiates creative prospects.
The context of my design practice aims to communicate the values of handcraft. Through an emphasis of skill preservation, hand crafted methods are recontextualized to
find new design expressions within a high-fashion context.
FASHION
STUDENT CATEGORY
STEPHANIE HENLY