Silk Silhouettes: A Practical Exploration of Fabric Drape and its Applications

This capstone explores the construction techniques of women’s fashion. Focusing on bias-cut garments, I took inspiration from designers who popularized this technique. The project encompasses the design and construction of two bias-cut dresses while considering fabric drape and movement in relation to artistic design.

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Western CEDAR (Western Washington University)
Published
2025-04-01
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Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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Silk Silhouettes: A Practical Exploration of Fabric Drape and its Applications

Western CEDAR (Western Washington University)
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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Silk Silhouettes: A Practical Exploration of Fabric Drape and its Applications

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Abstract

This capstone explores the construction techniques of women’s fashion. Focusing on bias-cut garments, I took inspiration from designers who popularized this technique. The project encompasses the design and construction of two bias-cut dresses while considering fabric drape and movement in relation to artistic design.

Western CEDAR (Western Washington University)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 24%
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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