Tailoring

What started out as a hobby, has turned into part of my design practice. I am able to design and produce garments of professional quality, and currently working on getting formal diplomas.

I already passed the Textile Expertise exam (MBO 3 level), which shows I am knowledgeable on sourcing textiles and their materials, as well as their production processes.

Karin Versavel, my teacher: “Tijdens de Costumière Opleiding heeft Minne laten zien dat zij goed technisch inzicht heeft in het patroontekenen. Ze denkt stappen vooruit, ook in de bijbehorende naaitechnieken, en legt verbanden tussen de aangeleerde tekentechnieken. Ze kan goed zelfstandig werken en is daarbij niet bang om zelf te ontdekken, te onderzoeken en van fouten te leren. Dit resulteert in mooie, vakkundig en ambachtelijke afgewerkte kledingstukken.”

Seam-lines

turn in, open and turn over seam - front

Bridal sleeve

Raglan mouw

Skirt and top

The sketch shows where I started. The other photos show different details of the set which prove just how much handiwork was put into this.

Figure Finishes

Necklines

Finished sleeveless

Gala gown

A silk gala gown which I made for myself.

Ruffles

Part skirt - bellows pleat

Jacket sleeve

Sleeves for a costume

The process of making very goofy sleeved for a costume, inlcuding drawings and a 1/4 scale test. This shows the process of pattern making very well.

Blouse sleeve

Fly

Morning Coat

Costume Waffenrock

I was asked to design a 16th century German “waffenrock”, a garment worn by merchenaries at the time. The garment, as well as the shirt and shorts, are custom tailored to the man in the picture.

The design and pattern were made from scratch using multiple techniques. The garment is completely lined. Finished April 2020