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Ivy Desire in Shorn
Photographed by Francelle Papailler
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Thesis collection for Lasell University inspired by the Philosophy of the Threshold; colors and textures inspired by the Monarch Butterfly
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Self in Custom Ensemble 2019
Celosia Danger for King of Queens 2019 competition
Providence, RI
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2019 Boston Arts Week
Cambridge Innovation Center Presents:
Fashion and Pedagogy
Couture Coursework 2019:
“Shorn”
Machine embroidery with silk thread over raw wool incased in water soluble interfacing
Shell and lining construction
Final washing/drying process
![First Corset Fitting](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/deb383cd-1ba1-493c-9ea8-846ca9ca5ecc_rw_600.jpg?h=d67573b147efa699aa2e09b75ec2f05b)
First Corset Fitting
![Second Corset Fitting](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/7829355c-192a-46b6-b077-0d76a7b87f6b_rw_600.jpg?h=8b4e9bbad7292c75f9bd26f2621e88e6)
Second Corset Fitting
![Third Corset Fitting](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/f474cb47-c898-4cba-ac99-c3164f77432f_rw_600.jpg?h=bea12e2f5d17f818ad6b48720527614f)
Third Corset Fitting
![Fourth Corset Fitting](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/617d6685-23fa-483a-959c-051829ef87bc_rw_600.jpg?h=ebf8322a712277ce5dd6fc805763cce3)
Fourth Corset Fitting
Fourth Corset Fitting
![Final Corset Fitting (prewash)](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/dcd9f0db-cdea-4312-ab52-9aa7c3c1d6aa_rw_1920.jpeg?h=37846c681dc9cfe10931f5618ce7ebc4)
Final Corset Fitting (prewash)
![Final Corset Fitting (prewash)](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/0843d7e1-61af-4ec8-8e06-0df710c78f3f_rw_600.jpg?h=5d8353d3012e4f4accd8ead75be84e88)
Final Corset Fitting (prewash)
![Embroidery process](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/fec39c59-6ef6-411c-b94b-bf27c29e8011_rw_600.jpg?h=23a757e94c7194dd7eda7b5cb3e80e9e)
Embroidery process
embroidery process
![Embroidery process](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/a9cb6896-bb18-4e4b-a1e3-f2d3b01071f5_rw_1920.jpeg?h=5817e156cada3d22407121f5670fefac)
Embroidery process
![Corset/skirt pattern pieces](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/487b61b9-4c1b-4ca8-9a27-3c1ba2c06501_rw_600.jpg?h=fa78fe131d8a7f02bcc7a666a8f53b4d)
Corset/skirt pattern pieces
![corset construction](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/8fc259cc-3ba7-4f78-9198-777ee1b38b58_rw_1920.jpg?h=4f23e9c8a4669c62ccc5f2eeb47fd152)
corset construction
![Rinsing Dress](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/ad1677b3-0b47-4131-9833-5e167090dc20_rw_1920.jpeg?h=8d753091c12d24722cee07032ecbe42e)
Rinsing Dress
![Dress Drying](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/4860a7a9-8000-459b-9249-474d8b16fea2_rw_600.jpg?h=be1009660fd086208e526d2791284836)
Dress Drying
embroidery post wash
![embroidery post wash](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/f1c14e11-1790-44d6-9bcb-ee7492015862_rw_1920.jpeg?h=e3c62dd1f18b0faccd2a0322985a7385)
embroidery post wash
![First Textile Sample](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/09bd07ed-ca90-4a40-9063-9be6478a12c0_rw_600.jpg?h=60c2111c03e4c67c8db63143adad4168)
First Textile Sample
![Silk Fiber underskirt drying](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/a18eeb59-3422-4621-a1b8-cf828b863eb6_rw_600.jpg?h=29b5e2032b05e8fbf876f320c35f373c)
Silk Fiber underskirt drying
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Shorn is a garment created from remnants of entirely natural fibers. The core and lining of the corset is constructed from a silk satin purchased as a remnant; shell and hood from hand shorn wool, machine embroidered with silk thread; underskirt comprised of deconstructed silk satin fibers from corset scraps.
Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Knotted rope structure with hand knit panels to fill negative spaces
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Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Shibari inspired hand knit dress
Rib knit Under dress tech flat
Technical flats and illustrations created on Adobe Illustrator
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Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Garment Process photos
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Swimwear Coursework 2019:
Custom monokini
Danger Designs Corset made from black window screening
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/dcef6e3e-9da5-4d84-b36e-93d7af3db116_rw_1920.jpg?h=9f8c94ab1c35a91785ae65846e65551f)
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Athleisure coursework 2019:
Boro chap-suite made from two-way stretch scraps cover-stitched together
Red upholstery vinyl belt with hook and eye closure
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/705213ad-ca21-4e5b-ab04-80e86693f993_rw_3840.jpg?h=0679010be156865d665cff8da44ecf47)
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Danger Designs “Boor” 2018:
Entire look created from layered scrap/remnant fabrics which were then strategically stitched/embroidered and cut.
Top back and skirt side attached with steel chain
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'Fearless in the Dark' Blacklight lingerie collection hosted by Jaqueline DiMera at Mirabar, Providence, RI
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1f351f40b903d2f0abaf0bddcb2073b5/9caab1b1-eec4-4093-8dad-d287c6a3b4c8_rw_1920.jpg?h=667466dc1a4534e9b409c4925eebdd42)
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Danger Designs: Self in Custom Corset
2018
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Danger Designs: Self in “Pride corset” 2018
Base made from black denim scraps; layered with fibers derived from a deconstructed satin pride flag
Briefs made from burnout velvet mesh with spandex satin binding/cup lining
Mr. Pearl lacing me into my first corset: from a toile I made from his altered pattern.
This was the ultimate turning point in my design career; from here I began my experimenting with corsetry and its function. Mr. Pearl introduced me to my passion and provided me with limitless inspiration.
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Union Jack Textile piece 2018;
before and after washing. 45"x45"
Made entirely from fibers derived from scrapped fabric and raw wool; held together with water soluble interfacing and machine embroidery.
Winner of the UAL Greeenweek 2018 Useful or Beautiful challenge for sustainable textile artistry
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Danger Designs “Woolen” 2017:
Shorts made from machine embroidered raw wool
Hand distressed metallic knit top
Felted wool bra with wire embroidery
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Blacklight Reactive Ensemble 2017:
Top made from multiple scrap fabrics strategically layered, embroidered, then cut;
Open back with steel chain
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Blacklight Reactive Ensemble 2017:
White lace layered over iridescent black satin
Black Seersucker top with laced up neckline
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2017
Non-textile ensemble:
tangled wire, steel springs, hand connected chainmail skirt, pineapple
Lasell University Runway 2017:
Flat pattern gown:
polyester satin, organza
Tailoring:
wool, metallic lame, cotton
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Lasell University Runway 2016
First garment I ever made
Draping I:
cocktail dress inspired by Oscar de la Renta
Polyester satin/organza