Handwork in Modern Dress
Sewing
Modern clothing is most often made by machine in a factory or at home with a domestic sewing machine. However, high-quality clothing, made entirely by hand can be joyous to create. If you don’t have a sewing machine and still want a new outfit or garment, nothing should stand in your way.
Decoration
Whether it is embroidery, beading, fringe or applied hardware, decoration of a design can make your work stand out. While plain clothing is common in the world today because it is cheap to make, there is no reason that something you make yourself shouldn’t be glorious. Learn to create simple or complex decoration with a variety of techniques.
Special Techniques
Some kinds of modern clothing and costume require a different approach. Mesh, neoprene, Fosshape, Spandex, latex, and wearable plastics all have unique needs when it comes to constructing clothes by hand. In this section, we will approach these materials in a general way so that you can explore the boundless variety of your vision.