So as you know I study Textiles and for my garment construction class we were given the brief Friller. We had to research frills and ruffles which I was not too sold on because I'm not from the French Renascence and therefore don't really like over the top garments wit frills and bows. However we could research anything and in fact were encouraged not to look at frills which gave us freedom. I looked at a lot of different things for inspiration from cabbage to fire but predominately underwater things like fish, jellyfish and coral. My final design which was chosen to make was inspired by the fighting fish. Their beautiful gradient colour, flowing fins and beautiful textures.

I have made my sewing pattern and ordered my fabric so I am all set to make it. After I make it I then have to hand spray the fabric in or to get the unique ombre affect. I am using the Simply Spray soft fabric spray in Poppy Red and Blue Jay to achieve the look. I am using white jersey fabric to make the tube under dress and plain white organza to create the drapes dress and dramatic frill wing. I will keep you up to date with the construction. 

White organza fabric

White Jersey fabric

Lets hope it turns out well.