Victorian Day Dress
This striking piece transforms pattern paper into a historied artifact, featuring a delicate long-sleeved bodice in translucent cream paired with a golden skirt dyed with eucalyptus leaves. The natural botanical dyeing process has imparted warm amber tones that evoke the aged patina of cherished heirlooms, enhancing the work's theme of preserved memory.
The dress beautifully preserves the technical language of dressmaking, displaying multilingual construction notes including "CULOT'S BACK," "Ligne de Cutina," and precise measurement indicators for the crotch line and seam allowances. These elements, set against the rich burgundy backdrop, create a compelling dialogue between the intimate process of garment construction and the historical resonance of Victorian-era fashion.
The intentional fragility of the paper captures a sense of temporal vulnerability, suggesting both the ephemeral nature of fashion and the persistence of craft knowledge passed through generations. This miniature garment stands as both document and art object—a meditation on the hidden architecture of clothing and the fading imprints of domestic histories.
This striking piece transforms pattern paper into a historied artifact, featuring a delicate long-sleeved bodice in translucent cream paired with a golden skirt dyed with eucalyptus leaves. The natural botanical dyeing process has imparted warm amber tones that evoke the aged patina of cherished heirlooms, enhancing the work's theme of preserved memory.
The dress beautifully preserves the technical language of dressmaking, displaying multilingual construction notes including "CULOT'S BACK," "Ligne de Cutina," and precise measurement indicators for the crotch line and seam allowances. These elements, set against the rich burgundy backdrop, create a compelling dialogue between the intimate process of garment construction and the historical resonance of Victorian-era fashion.
The intentional fragility of the paper captures a sense of temporal vulnerability, suggesting both the ephemeral nature of fashion and the persistence of craft knowledge passed through generations. This miniature garment stands as both document and art object—a meditation on the hidden architecture of clothing and the fading imprints of domestic histories.
This striking piece transforms pattern paper into a historied artifact, featuring a delicate long-sleeved bodice in translucent cream paired with a golden skirt dyed with eucalyptus leaves. The natural botanical dyeing process has imparted warm amber tones that evoke the aged patina of cherished heirlooms, enhancing the work's theme of preserved memory.
The dress beautifully preserves the technical language of dressmaking, displaying multilingual construction notes including "CULOT'S BACK," "Ligne de Cutina," and precise measurement indicators for the crotch line and seam allowances. These elements, set against the rich burgundy backdrop, create a compelling dialogue between the intimate process of garment construction and the historical resonance of Victorian-era fashion.
The intentional fragility of the paper captures a sense of temporal vulnerability, suggesting both the ephemeral nature of fashion and the persistence of craft knowledge passed through generations. This miniature garment stands as both document and art object—a meditation on the hidden architecture of clothing and the fading imprints of domestic histories.
Dimensions: 30cm x 40 cm x 6cm
Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, natural dyes, board, velvet
Frame: Fibreboard, Polystyrene plastic
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours