Concept Sketch #1: Female Model: Stacie Gilliland
Call-outs made on my original sketch for our female model and interior designer, Stacie Gilliland.
Concept Sketch #1: Male Model- Tom Holmes
Call-outs made on my original sketch for our male model and designer, Tom Holmes.
Concept Sketch #2: Female Model- Stacie Gilliland
We decided to shorten the dress to midi-length because we knew the tiles would add additional weight to the dress, less is more. We also decided on the cape/skirt design and length. My hand written call-outs keep design notes in perspective.
Concept Sketch #2: Male Model - Tom Holmes
We decided on color contrast within the carpet vest instead of using a tiled belt. We also incorporated enclosed-seam arm slits into the design construction of the cape/skirt along with an all-over Moroccan pattern. My hand written call-outs keep design notes in perspective.
Concept Sketch #3: Final, Female Model - Stacie Gilliland
Final sketch was completed in Illustrator by the talented designer, Lisa Mekert.
Concept Sketch #3: Final, Male Model - Tom Holmes
Final sketch was completed in Illustrator by the talented designer, Lisa Mekert.
Laser Cut Cape Pattern (1): Used in addition to LCCP2 to create texture while capturing the color contrasts within the design of the cape/skirt.
Pattern: Lisa Merkert
Laser Cut Cape Pattern (2): Used in addition to LCCP1 to create texture while capturing the color contrasts within the design of the cape/skirt.
Pattern: Lisa Merkert
Laser Cut Merged Cape Pattern: Merged Laser Cut Cape Patterns 1 & 2 to create texture while capturing the color contrasts within the design of the cape/skirt.
Pattern: Lisa Merkert
LCP1: I converted Lisa's vector drawing to a .dxf/dwg file to laser cut our first pattern into carpet backing.
LCP2: I converted Lisa's vector drawing to a .dxf/dwg file to laser cut our second pattern into carpet backing.
LCMP: After converting Lisa's vector drawing to a .dxf/dwg files, I laser cut each pattern into carpet backing. Layering these two patterns created the all-over Moroccan print and texture to the cape/skirt lining. I used the all-over pattern on both sides, making the cape/skirt a total of 5 layers of carpet backing.
Wow Factor: The Cape/Skirt
Cape: I designed the cape with the all-over Moroccan pattern in contrasting Moroccan Topaz and Tangerine . The cape was designed to symbolize the modesty of the djellaba while expressing the explosively colorful fashion future for Moroccan men. Lisa, Stacie and Jamie used spray paint to color the light grey carpet backing. I then constructed the pattern on the other side of the skirt, using the Moroccan Blue backing for an attached belt and border. I finished the skirt with hand sewn pattern tacks, industrial hot glue, carpet yarn, thread and snaps closures.
*the skirt is turned inside out to become Stacie's skirt*
Laser Cut Skirt Pattern: I converted Lisa's vector drawing to a .dxf/dwf file to laser cut the all-over Moroccan pattern into double sided carpet backing. Picture taken while in process.
Laser Cut Skirt Pattern: finished process
Laser Cut Skirt Pattern: finished process
Wow Factor: The Cape/Skirt
Skirt: designed with the all-over Moroccan pattern in Grey and Dark Grey carpet backing. The skirt was to symbolize the modesty of Moroccan women in the past while the texture is expressing the individuality of the future. I used the Dark Grey backing for an attached belt and border. I finished the skirt with hand sewn pattern tacks, industrial hot glue, carpet yarn, thread and snap closures.
*the skirt is turned inside out to become Tom's cape*
My finished concept look for the female model, Stacie Gilliland.
On the top of the dress we used an all-loop, un-backed carpet named Horizontal Edge in Bright Orange Fringe 67586. I lined this un-backed carpet dress top with a thin carpet mesh screen. The dress is then covered by the wrap around skirt made with 2-tone grey/light grey, laser cut and layered carpet backing. This look is finished off with carpet yarn necklaces woven and formed by Jaime and Marsala; hair/makeup by the student of The Columbus Aveda Institute and jewelry/shoes from the model.
My finished concept look for the female model, Stacie Gilliland.
On the top of the dress we used an all-loop, un-backed carpet named Horizontal Edge in Bright Orange Fringe 67586. I lined the un-backed carpet dress top with a thin carpet mesh screen for comfort. The fitted attached skirt of the dress is made with the light grey carpet backing and sample carpet tiles in various colors. The team took turns drilling holes in all the tiles and each tile was hand-sewn into place to create an ombre effect of cascading colors. This look is finished off with carpet yarn necklaces woven and formed by Jaime and Marsala; hair/makeup by the students at The Columbus Aveda Institute and jewelry/shoes from the model.
Finished Male Model look for Tom Holmes.
The entire look comprised of 3 elements:
1. Modern cowl-neck tunic with snap closures
2. V-neck, mesh-lined, all-loop carpet vest with hook/eye closures
3. Tailored trouser Capri with an elastic attached waist band, enclosed elastic ankle hemlines, 2 snap closures at the waistband and an enclosed zipper.
Hair/Make up is provided by the students at The Columbus Aveda Institute. Shoes are from the model.
Finished Male Model look for Tom Holmes.
The entire look comprised of 4 elements:
1. Modern cowl-neck tunic with snap closures
2. V-neck, mesh-lined, all-loop carpet vest with hook/eye closures
3. Tailored trouser Capri with an elastic attached waist band, enclosed elastic ankle hemlines, 2 snap closures at the waistband and an enclosed zipper.
4. Cape: constructed from 5 layers of laser cut carpet backing.
Hair/Make up is provided by the students at The Columbus Aveda
Finsihed Look 1: Stacie & Tom
This look is to symbolize the strength of modesty and Moroccan customs that are still present this day. The bright orange lines staggered in Tom's vest and the top of Stacie's dress, along with the contrasting monotone pattern of Stacie's skirt remind us of the present Moroccan culture that continues to progress toward bright individuality for younger generations.
Finished Look #2: Tom and Stacie
The skirt has been taken off and given to Tom as a cape. This look was constructed to symbolize the future of Moroccan fashion. A mix of modesty, youthfulness, individuality and old customs make the vision for the future- all in contrast. There is a young vibrant culture rising in Morocco- this is what we wanted to capture while using more than 80% of carpet materials for each complete look.
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IIDA Product Runway 2014: Team Morocco
International Interior Design Association 2014 Product Runway.
I worked as the official seamstress on the Moody Nolan Interior Design Team. This event challenges the creative minds of Designers to create fabulous couture garments from the products used in their everyday projects. Carpet, upholstery, acrylic, vinyl flooring signage, tile and plastic laminate will be used in the creation of amazing garments. A portion of the proceeds went to support the women of Dress for Success Columbus. 2014's challenge: Clothing that reflect the Team Country's origin- past, present and future,
Our Team Country; Morocco.
Our Product: Carpet and all carpet related materials provided my Shaw Inc.
It was a thrilling experience working with so many talented interior designers and our sponsors. We worked closely together to conceptualize what we learned about our beautifully complex country, Morocco. It was my job to take my sketches from carpet materials to wearable fashion. I loved every minute,
