Chelsea Davis
Illustration
Steam Trunk
Vagabond
Lux
American Native
Barbra
American Native
Apparel
Tailored
Bustled Vest
Bustle It Up
Tailored Vest with Bustle
- Shawl collar extended to shoulders - Open CF closure with belt in casing - Two darts from bust to hip - One dart is tuck that releases at waist - Two 4” double welt pockets 1.5” before SS - Short front extends 9” at SS to back Back - 5” yoke on upper back - 13” mid back section - Faux lacing on 1” extended panels - Two darts from mid back to low waist - Belt concealed in WB casing until SS - Triangular section pleated to fit WB (see pattern callout) - Circle skirt starting at SS fits WB (see pattern callout) Virgin Wool, Polyester Rayon Lining
Activewear
Full Coverage Swim
Full coverage swimwear is often bulky, or frumpy and unattractive. I wanted to streamline the sihouette and add a sport feeling with the lighter textiles. I was widely inspired by the one-piece swimsuits of the early 1900’s that were feminine and playful while also covering most of the body.
Full Coverage Swim
Bolero - Modified neckline - Netting with 2.5” double zipper Tank Dress - Princess line - Cover stitch on neckline and armholes - 10” zipper to waist - Piping on hem Pants - 2.5” wide waistband - Dropped crotch - 1” wide elastic casing at hem
Nylon Spandex Polyester Spandex Polyester Double Knit
Finding Beauty Tunic Dress
Linen A-line dress with attached layers at bust and waist. Draped sleeve detail starting at left underarm seam and extending to CB An expression of the womanly beauty, strength, and peace that comes from within.
Button keyhole at CF Hook/eye closures at shoulders with faux buttons CB zipper closure
Red Heart
Corseted Ballgown Inspired by the intricate veins and inner workings of the human heart, and its aesthetic similarities to dripping wax.
Cotton sateen corset with hand-appliqued cotton lace and stretch chiffon sleeves Linen cartridge-pleated ballgown skirt Burlap interfaced hem Cotton lace and linen skirt were naturally dyed using red beet powder and hibiscus powder.
Draping Exercises
Interpersonal
Hard working. Fast learner. Calm. Persevering. Reliable. Cooperative. Confident.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Natori Co. | New York, NY Design Intern
45 hrs/wk August - - December 2015 Assisted the Josie Natori Couture and Sleepwear brands. Created trend and mood boards. Prepared garments and presentation boards for company meetings. Prepared lab dip and pitch sheet charts. Colorized/recolored prints and graphics. Ideated embroidery and embellishment layouts. CAD’s and technical flats.
Art of Cloth | Chagrin Falls, OH Design Intern and Inventory Assistant
40 hrs/wk January - - May 2015 Included: Counting/sorting inventory. Steaming garments. Learning about grading, pattern development, production and small business. Intern design project: Learning about dyeing techniques. Customer research. Design for online sale. Patterning. Cutting. Constructing/repairing garments.
Internship Experience
Williamstown Theatre Festival | Williamstown, MA Costume Intern
54 hrs/wk June - - August 2014 Stitching. Wardrobe. Costume Design. Assistant Costume Design.
Garan Inc. | New York, NY Design and Graphics Intern
40+ hrs/wk August - - December 2013 Included: Assembling color cards. Swatching textiles. Purchasing fabric/trims. Steaming and hanging garments. Assisting in pattern grading. Creating trend boards. Editing line sheets. Creating/editing spec books and garment folding instructions. Creating lab dip charts. Preparing mannequins, garments, and presentation boards for company meetings.
Mam-Luft & Co. Dance | Costume Intern and Assistant to Manager
30 hrs/wk January - - May 2013 Included: Assisting company supervisor. Purchasing materials. Editing video. Creating spreadsheets. On-call at performances. Dyeing fabric. Constructing mock-ups. Pricing fabric and retail options. Budgeting, ordering, and fitting children’s’ dance class costumes. Creating/updating/managing costume inventory. Fitting and repairing existing garments. Creating mood boards/sketches/ideations. Collaborating with choreographer. Patterning garments.
HONORS
College Two Ten Footwear Foundation Scholarship - - 2012-15
Art of Cloth Intern Project Objective: Research the Art of Cloth customer; their preferences and buying habits. Design a garment that reflects the customer, which will be sold online for S/S 16.
Penelope Vest Prototype
Cotton Mesh Seersucker SIlk Gauze
Reversible Long Vest - Yoke without shoulder seams - Handkerchief hemline - Silk hem 1/4� serge and turn - Cotton hem raw
A-Line Tunic
- Mesh overlay at upper bust, sleeves, and hem - Boat neck - Hi-lo hemline Cotton Seersucker Cotton Box Mesh
Leila Tunic Prototype
Leila Tunic
Final Product Sold Online
Chelsea Davis
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