Katie Perry, a Dress, and Caitie's Major Work

I would have to say that I am always amazed, at the talent and dedication of the high school girls that sew with me at the studio. This is Caitie, who has been sewing with the studio for a few years and last year she was busy working on her Textiles and Design Major Work for the 2011 HSC.
Catie's major work was in the category of 'Costume' and was a very colourful gown with applique and beading. The inspiration for the gown coming from the Katie Perry video clip 'Californian Gurls'.

Confectionery inspired applique.

Pale pink sequins covered the gown and were stitched on, one by one.

Layers and layers of colourful organza.

Cupcakes with fabric scrunching and hand pleating.

Chocolate 'Freckles' created from hundreds of tiny beads stitched on one at a time.

 Satin stitched stars and sequins.

 Icecream cones.

Lollipops.

A lovely vibrant creation.The hard work and many late nights were worth it.

Well done Caitie! You really are very clever.

Simply Divine

..... is a good description for this beautiful beaded corset, made by Jess for her HSC, Textile and Design Major Work this year. Jess, during her final year of school has spent many, many hours working to create this lovely bodice and skirt, not an easy task in such a demanding year.

Thousands of hand sewn beads, amount to thousands and thousands of tiny hand stitches.

The bra cups are covered in sequins and at the centre of each sequin, a seed bead has been stitched.

Jess has embellished the bodice with sequins, bugle, seed and pearl beads, stitching them into a beautiful design. The bodice has been softened by the application of folded circles of fabric, and softly rouched bias strips of silk.

The skirt is made from half circle layers of silk chiffon and georgette, which were dyed by Jess in colours to compliment the bodice.

The hem edges are fluted and finished with a rolled hem.

The bottom layer of the skirt is trimmed with scattered fabric flowers and folded circles of fabric.

A beautiful piece of work, Jess! .