AFTER PARTY

For my senior collection, I upcycled vintage table linens and various home textiles that have been used and loved for decades and may be deemed no longer useful to the owner. Throughout the first half of my senior year, I collected pieces from women in my family, friends, and other members of the Raleigh community. My plan was to not only repurpose these textiles in a sustainable effort, but to also restore their beauty, historical and sentimental value. Most of my pieces vary in shades of ivory and incorporate embroidery and prints of organic, soft shapes such as flowers, leaves and animals. This collection would not be possible without the help of the women who not only donated textiles, but have supported me tremendously along the way and I am honored to

incorporate them into my designs.

​

The COVID-19 outbreak caused me to withstand numerous changes to my final semester at the Wilson College of Textiles. The second half of my collection was finished from my home while social distancing. Therefore, I lost access to certain resources, machinery and a proper studio space. This challenge did not stop me from completing all six of my intended looks.