Creative Design: Graduate
Author: Elizabeth Enoch (University of North Texas)
The artist successfully captured a spirit of youthful whimsy via this dress’ full flirty skirt and fun print. Traditional foundation piecing techniques (borrowed from the world of quilting) were modified to create an engaging secondary pattern while transitioning from a stylized heart print to solid black. Sheer black silk gores cleverly inserted into the pieced design at the sweep add movement and interest.
Keywords: Hearts, dress, design, Quilt
How to Cite: Enoch, E. (2014) “Pieces of my Heart”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 71(1).