This week I made a dress out of a transparent Plastic/PVC, the transparency was initially problematic as you couldn't see the fabric...I lost it on numerous occasions.
The nature of the composition of the fabric meant that when stitched, it broke and this happened as he dress was worn and handled.
I tried to work with the fabric to create something with shape, which i thought the fabric was well suited too...I found out that whilst it held its shape well, it did damage easily.
Another issue I had was that it stuck together quite allot meaning it was not easily Maneuverable.
I think it would be suited to much simpler shapes to give great impact. shapes that required little seaming and excessive handling.
I added some Black marker drawing to add detail and interest...
Overall, I think the fabric is quite a daring choice. Some may argue that a fabric such as this is 'radical' or 'provoking' in the style of Vivienne Westwood in her early days, or perhaps Alexander Mcqueen in his early days, something that raised an eyebrow...
But in my opinion it was quite boring, and perhaps a bit of a useless fabric for garments other than Rain Macs and Umbrellas...
The Majority of PVC garments are bonded, rather than sewn to allow a certain flexibility to remain...I don't think it is Fashion, Fashion should be Wearable, to an extent.It should however ignite our imaginations and be transformative.
This dress is the former but certainly not the latter...it creates no mask.
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