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Seam inserts are used to add more interest where two pieces of a garment
join. Seam inserts are generally made out of contrasting fabrics to liven
up a garment. Some examples of seam inserts are prairie points, graduating
free-form shapes and stuffed piping. Practically any garment can be brightened
with the use of seam inserts.
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Navajo Pony
Meets Yin and Yang
"My design inspiration comes from a silver
and turquoise necklace created by the Navajo silversmith Teddy Goodluck
that my husband gave me several years ago. I wanted fabric with
a faintly Navajo look, so I chose the velvet fabric that Navajo
women often choose for their blouses. While theirs are usually black
and true velvet, I chose a brown, velvet knit polyester. I wanted
the yoke to have a "pony skin" Appaloosa look without
being too obvious. I combined this idea with a sort of oriental
"Yin/Yang" comma motif. The curving motif is repeated
throughout the design."
Judy Knight |
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Child’s Play
"My inspiration for this jacket came from my
love of being young and young at heart. The 100% lightweight wool
will make this jacket perfect for a formal occasion while the vivid
ultra-suede prairie points will liven up any scene. The lining is
marbled painted silk which creates a sense of spontaneity. This
jacket is fun and reminiscent of youth. The elementary shapes and
colors lend themselves to childhood."
Erin Mangan |
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Denim to Tie For
"My inspiration for this piece of wearable
art came from an article I read about the art of recycling old neckties.
The ties I used to assemble this jacket were gathered from a variety
of sources; old ties from my husband, father, father-in-law and
purchases from an estate sale. This beautiful jacket can be worn
in the spring or fall. It will be especially nice for the weather
in the Northeast where I am relocating. The colors in this piece
reflect the wonderful hues of a New England autumn and the subtle
colors of the awakening that takes place in spring. I will enjoy
this jacket for years to come."
Alisa Cochrane |
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Nitelife
"The richness of fabrics and detail popular
in the late 1800’s inspired this project. The main fabric used
is microfiber polyester, which unlike Victorian clothing, is easy
to care for. The deep purple and dark green colors of this jacket
suits itself to after five activities. The subtle multi-colored
twin needle topstitching moves around like a stream of water on
the surface of this deep green jacket. Velvet appliqué blooms across
the back yoke and again on the collar and pockets. This jacket will
be a versatile unit to my wardrobe which can be worn to both formal
and semi-formal events."
Debbie Popp |
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Landsat Legacy
"My design inspiration for this jacket comes
from my fascination with mapping the earth’s surface. NASA
satellite images of earth offer a new perspective of the surface
of our planet. In this piece, I was interested in presenting the
textures created by geologic landforms combined with a color scheme
taken from infrared photographs. From Landsat photos, one can piece
together an understanding of the earth’s surface just as I’ve
pieced together my fabric manipulations. The 100% silk lining is
also based on map images and landforms."
Lydia Dambekalns |
Texture
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