Pre Thesis Collection: Crafting Community, Community Crafting

2024

Photographed by Lulu Schneider

This collection was designed with and for Asian Americans, utilizing traditional craft techniques and referencing lived experiences to bring a sense of togetherness, representation, and inspiration to our community.

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"Chinese-Canadian Tuxedo" made from 100% cotton canvas, jacket is lined with 100% cotton shirting, Pants and Jacket have Antique Brass button closure.

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Hand knit merino wool and mohair top with attached scarf for personalized draping. 100% Wool pants, lined with Italian rayon lining.

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Jersey cowl neck top and silk organza skirt embellished with handmade organza peonies.

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Free-motion quilted corset with antique brass grommet lace up back. Quilted intuitively, stitching in floral motifs that are significant in Chinese culture. Skirt made from ten yards of fabric sourced from FABSCRAP with adjustable ties at the front to personalize length.

For more project information, see attached PDF below.

Look 1 "Chinese-Canadian Tuxedo" made from 100% cotton canvas, jacket is lined with 100% cotton shirting, Pants and Jacket have Antique Brass button closure.

Look 2 Hand knit merino wool and mohair top with attached scarf for personalized draping. 100% Wool pants, lined with Italian rayon lining.

Look 3 Jersey cowl neck top and silk organza skirt embellished with handmade organza peonies.

Look 4 Free-motion quilted corset with antique brass grommet lace up back. Quilted intuitively, stitching in floral motifs that are significant in Chinese culture. Skirt made from ten yards of fabric sourced from FABSCRAP with adjustable ties at the front to personalize length.

For more project information, see attached PDF below.

Look 1
"Chinese-Canadian Tuxedo" made from 100% cotton canvas, jacket is lined with 100% cotton shirting, Pants and Jacket have Antique Brass button closure.

Look 2
Hand knit merino wool and mohair top with attached scarf for personalized draping. 100% Wool pants, lined with Italian rayon lining.

Look 3
Jersey cowl neck top and silk organza skirt embellished with handmade organza peonies.

Look 4
Free-motion quilted corset with antique brass grommet lace up back. Quilted intuitively, stitching in floral motifs that are significant in Chinese culture. Skirt made from ten yards of fabric sourced from FABSCRAP with adjustable ties at the front to personalize length.