Cotton Taffeta

Sustainable

Shirring, using elastic thread in the bobbin inspired by flowers from botanical gardens

Material

Fiber

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Forming and shaping

Specific Technique

Shirring technique

Properties & Qualities

Application

Clothing

Qualities

Textured/Tactile

Colour

Pink

Sample Information

Date of creation

January 21, 2023

Dimensions

15000 mm x 80000 mm x 0.5 mm

Weight

700g

Culture & Context

I made a dress

Process & Production

Firstly I made a textile using a shirring technique, then designed it into a dress

Recipe Details

Shirring technique is about using elastic thread in the bobbin.

Inspired by flowers from botanical gardens, I drew with shirring technique organic shapes on fabric.

Credits

Craft Maker

Mila Burov

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Mila Burov Luda Voronina