period pattern project: utility dresses of the 1940s

I've had these photos for a while, but neglected to post them due to the aforementioned root canal taking up 110% of my time and energy. The period pattern class did a project on the utility dress styles of the wartime 1940s, dress patterns designed to use no more than 3 yards of fabric due to rationing. It was an interesting challenge, i'm sure!

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I'm hoping to get all the photos from the showcase up today, so it's possible i'll make it a two-post day; if not, definitely tomorrow.

Photoessay: Graduate Showcase of UNC MFA candidates' artwork

The Graduate Students Association of the Department of Dramatic Art hosted a showcase on Saturday, April 27th, featuring work from students in all three areas of focus--costume production, technical direction, and acting. I attended (albeit on a pile of pain meds due to my dental emergency) and took some photos of the displays. All costume pieces displayed are draped or drafted 100% by the artists (meaning, nothing from an extant/commercial pattern--we don't produce any costume or project from commercial patterns). All props items are 100% handmade via carpentry, carving, woodturning, welding, brazing, electrical wiring, etc.



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