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Stitching work from the Santa Fe Opera summers 2013 and 2014. Position title: Apprentice stitcher, non dressing
Doublet | pattern matched center back | |
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The majority of this doublet needed to be hand sewn due to the nature of it's construction | Each piece needed to be hand flat lined on a curve to help reinforce the curve of the body | Each tab had to be exact with pattern detail in the center and piping sewn in and showing the exact amount around the entire tab |
Doublet had to have five layers, lining, horsehair canvas, cotton, white silk and sheer outer layer so that the horsehair canvas would not change the color of the outside. Pattern matching happened while maintaining the layers | Tabs were sewn on by hand and reinforced with stitching in the ditch along the bottom edge of piping | |
Marionette Jacket - created for a scene where the toys came alive and sang to Oscar | ||
Center back had to have keyhole opening that was reinforced and appeared seamless for pole | ||
Elbow "joints" had to appear wooden but were made with lycra for ease of movement | ||
Armhole was completed like a tailored jacket for structure and support | ||
Each piece was hand flat lined on a rolled surface to account for the natural curve of the body | set in lining | |
Elbow joint interior | each piece was hand sewn neoprene to create the look and structure of the wooden puppet | |
seams were cross stitched and double reinforced by hand to maintain structure and stability | cheerleader jacket | |
dickie detail under jacket | shoulder detail | Silk Jacket made for The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein |
Detail picture | seams had to be pressed and stretched on curve of ham to create a better hang and drape of the outter jacket | |
before and after prick stitch reinforcement to stabilize hem and adjust so outer layer could not sag (After is on the left, before is on the right) | Interfacing to stabilize and add structure to the hem | |
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