ORiGAMI SHIRT

19/8/24

A PROJECT FOCUSED ON DRAPING AND RECoNSTRUCTION.

I have a growing interest in origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding to create shapes and animals and Shibari/kinbaku the art of erotic binding and restraints Conceived in Japan.

This made me want to do a project where i create something that is in its core Feminine and technical, where i can Insinuate the Feminine curves and Characteristics while it being Equally Alluring and Beautiful while also showing a Degree of skill and Cleanliness both in the garment and the wearer.

with this in mind i landed on reconstructing a xl mens shirt to a womens size 36 using the technique of draping on a Mannequin.

to give my self a Challenge i wanted to not cut anything off the shirt while draping. This would also show more of the origami Inspiration Because if you look at the inside of the shirt you can se every fold and crease i created.

the finished product had 4 cuts in its Entirety, one to crop the shirt, two to shorten the Sleeves and one to cut out the chest window.

otherwise every Detail is created with folds where

i fold parts to bring in the waist, chest and back to make the shirt grip the curves more.
create designs and give the shirt a Distinct look.
hide away and or move Excess fabric.

I also did a handfull of Detail seams ex. the backs bar tac designs that hold the folds together and the bar tac on the front pen holder pocket.

(INSIDE FOLD/ SEAM SHOWCASE AFTER EXTERIOR PICTURES)