Pattern development
I learned pattern development from Winifred Aldrich’s books and courses at SCAD. I spent hours in the sewing tech room learning more techniques for up to twelve hours a day.
I attached it to a bodice to make a cowl skirt dress
Cowl skirt
Cowl Skirt dress
Inspired by a Christian Lacroix runway look and my own interest in costume design, I created a dress that was intended for my story I was writing at the time, The Ghost of Josephine Behnke.
Bodice with darts for my regency inspired dress