Project Process & Purpose

For my final day in fifth grade, I had decided to create my own dress to wear to my promotion. A few weeks before the event I gathered together my supplies and got to work. First, starting with a fitted mannequin, wrapping myself in plastic wrap and duct tape to create a mannequin that was perfectly sized to me. That way I could work on the dress without it being directly on me.

The fabric itself was a comfortable, fun patterned skirt originally. Provided by my mom. Since half the sewing was already done I could simply sew straps and a belt onto it. Even with this easy process I still had to hem the top to fit me more adequately which was a challenge of itself. 

Once the dress was completely finished I could wear it comfortably and celebrate my upcoming end of the school year whilst wearing my own work!