Family and Consumer Sciences Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising
Wisteria Alani Alexander Project Mentor(s): Andrea Eklund
The name of this design is Wisteria, and the purpose is to display the delicate and flowy elements of feminine fashion, reminiscent of a pink Wisteria tree. A central aspect of my collection is revisiting classic and vintage styles. I developed this design by gathering and combining elements from various garments I was drawn to, then refining my sketches. This design is inspired by my love for regency fashion and dresses. After completing my sketch, I took my model’s measurements and began draping the garment. I started with the bodice and upper overlay, which feature princess seams on both the front and back, and then moved on to the skirt, designed as a straight silhouette. I then developed the sleeves through flat patterning and used the skirt pattern pieces to create the overlay patterns. After constructing a sample, I conducted a fitting, made pattern adjustments, and began producing the final garment. One of the key techniques I used was gathering to create the ruffles The fabric for the base of the dress is a crepe back satin, the sheer overlay chiffon, and the lining is a polyester fabric. I used a button for the back closure. This is one of three designs for my spring collection. My collection can be seen at the 30th Annual CWU Fashion Show brought to you by the Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising program in conjunction with the Theatre Department on June 6th at 3pm and 7pm in Milo Smith Theatre. More information on ticketing @cwu_atm. Presentation Type: Fashion Show (May 20, 11:30am–12:00pm), Poster (May 20, 12:00–12:30pm) Keywords : Delicate, Elegant, Soulful, Resilient, Vintage SOURCE Form ID: 244 My design, Esperanza , is a soft interpretation of the whimsy goth aesthetic, inspired by rain and emotion. It explores the contrast between structure and movement while remaining wearable. Influences include the song La Gata Bajo La Lluvia , the Romantic era, and Vivienne Westwood’s corsetry and tailoring, along with personal references to my mother’s 1990s style through puff sleeves and unique necklines. The overall concept evokes a quiet, rain-soaked atmosphere through darker tones and softened textures. My process began with research on romantic silhouettes and corsetry, followed by sketch development and selection of a final look. I draped the bodice and skirt to achieve a natural fit and shape, and flat patterned the ruffles for consistency. The design balances fitted and loose elements for visual harmony. Construction techniques include draping, flat patterning, gathering, and full lining for clean finishes. The corset-inspired bodice uses interfacing and lining for structure instead of boning, maintaining comfort. The tiered skirt features gathered layers to add movement. Materials include a polyester blend twill with a high sheen finish for the bodice, 100% polyester lining, and a 100% polyester crepe-back satin for the skirt. The color palette features muted purples, greys, and deep tones. Esperanza is one of four designs in my spring collection. My collection can be seen at the 30th Annual CWU Fashion Show brought to you by the Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising program in conjunction with the Theatre Department on June 6th at 3pm and 7pm in Milo Smith Theatre. More information on ticketing @cwu_atm. Presentation Type: Fashion Show (May 20, 11:30am–12:00pm), Poster (May 20, 12:00–12:30pm) Keywords : Whimsical, Romantic, Dreamy, Delicate, Pensive SOURCE Form ID: 196 Esperanza Mariana Benitez Project Mentor(s): Andrea Eklund
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