For Kent State’s production of Parade , I draped and constructed this fun look for the character, Sally Slaton. It involved a button down shell top worn under a jacket with a vest front attached and wrap around bands that closed at the center back
Front view of the mock-up. The notes for the mock-up were fairly straight forward. I had had to drape and pattern the garment before we had a chance to fit the corset on the actress so much of the adjustment was due to getting the chance to see th
Side view of the mock-up. This top with the wrap around was based on a piece of research that the designer had found. I love the lines of this piece. Photograph by Grace Cochran Keenan.
Back view of mock-up. Photograph by Grace Cochran Keenan.
Front view of fabric fitting. It worked great, it just needed some adjustment as it ended up a little tight across the back as you can see in the back view. Photograph by Grace Cochran Keenan.
Side view of fabric fitting. Photograph by Grace Cochran Keenan.
Back view of fabric fitting. Here you can see where the pull is occurring. I just let out the center back a little so that it hung better. Photograph by Grace Cochran Keenan.
Photograph by Kent State University.
Photograph by Kent State University.
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