1776 - Elon University 2014
Construction and finishing of John Hancock’s jacket, vest, and trousers (dark green)
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson
Trimming of Thomas Jefferson’s jacket and vest.
Construction and finishing of Benjamin Franklin’s jacket, vest, and trousers.
Construction of Abigail Adams’ bodice and alterations to the skirt.
Construction of Roger Sherman’s (above, green) and Andrew McNair’s (below) jackets and trousers.
TITANIC - Elon University 2014
First Class passenger's ballgown bodice construction breakdown.
1. Cut the three layers: Canvas base, peach satin, pink silk charmeuse
2. Serge all layers together and picot lace sleeve to charmeuse lining
3. Base bodice assembled with darts
4. Finished base bodice with turned neckline and armholes with bias tape
5. Mock final bodice, lace pinned in place but not attached
Maids’ aprons, First Class passengers’ night gowns
WILD PARTY - Elon University 2013
Ensemble ladies; alterations to dresses, reconfiguring stock into 20’s silhouette, undergarments (not pictured)
Queenie; finished beaded skirt (not pictured)
