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PREVIOUS WORK BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY

Before starting University I had experience in making costume through studying textiles at A level. I was able to create my own brief by choosing something I was interested in and researching the topic. I then went on to making a garment at the end of the research. My chosen theme focused on Marie Antoinette and adding a modern element to a costume designed and made for her. I researched Chanel's resort collection 2013 and formed my research from this gaining inspiration as I went.

I used a damask fabric to create the main dress with a satin gold lining. I also used voile ribbon to create a pleated trim. I used an embroidery machine to add a motif to the central panel and highlighted detail with slight beading work. Beneath the main dress was a mini skirt in a matching fabric to add a modern twist to the garment. I loved the time period that I looked at ( late 1700's) and I enjoyed revisiting it in my Material Culture lectures. I am looking forward to delving back into this era and finding out more interesting factors about costume at this time.