Amy J. Vogelaar

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Amy J. Vogelaar

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  • Fabrication
  • Exhibitions

My Recent Shows and Exhibitions

Vetement De RueHokie DesignersJaponisme Explained

Vetement de rue - March 2024

Concept Art

Measurements and Patterns

Fabric and Findings

Show Theme: Bloom

I took my inspiration from different Asian cultures and adapted them to the theme through the use of fabrics and bright contrasting colors.

Fabric and Findings

Measurements and Patterns

Fabric and Findings

The fabrics I chose were ones I'd picked up over the years and went well with the coloration of the models I'd chosen. The green and pink of a rose, and the white and orange shock of a bud's first bloom.

Measurements and Patterns

Measurements and Patterns

Measurements and Patterns

I had already made a mock-up of the patterns and one garment, but needed more accurate measurements. My models tried on the first sample for me to make adjustments.

Construction

Construction

Measurements and Patterns

I learned during this process how to drape fabric properly (special thanks to Professors Sally Di Marco and Sarah Wilmot for the seminar). This was a definite challenge to my sewing skills and showed me places where I could improve.

Try-ons

Construction

Finished

We had a few scheduled try-on dates, one right before a pre-photoshoot for the VDR website. Thankfully, I only had to make minor adjustments to ensure the bandeau was snug to my model's chest.

Finished

Construction

Finished

The show was March 29th at the Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center. 

VDR Designer Profile

Solo Walks

Group Walk

Vetement De Rue - Photo Gallery

    Hokie Designers Show - April 2024

    Concept Art

    Measurements and Patterns

    Fabric Choices

    Show Theme: Spring Fever

    To challenge myself, I jumped in with both feet to make my first outfit for a male model. I wanted to give him a royal appearance using rose coloration. My female model's look is a hyacinth fairy with the floral details made to represent all stages of the flower's life.

    Fabric Choices

    Measurements and Patterns

    Fabric Choices

    This is the first step that required major design changes due to available materials and time constraints. I decided to use recycled fabric from my local thrift store for my rose look, which meant I had to be very careful to find complimentary colors, patterns, and material. For the hyacinth fairy, I couldn't find or make ombre sheer fabric in my time frame, especially not in the colors I was wanting, so I wound up having to create a modified ombre through layered sheer fabrics.

    Measurements and Patterns

    Measurements and Patterns

    Measurements and Patterns

    During this time I was consumed with constructing my outfits for VDR, so when I met with my models, I took every measurement that I thought could possibly be needed. I was hoping I wouldn't need to call on them any more than necessary (they're busy people).

    Try-ons

    Finished

    Measurements and Patterns

    With how tight my scheduling became, I had to prioritize. The rose design became simpler, and I made a backup plan to have my other model wear my green VDR look. The only adjustment needed was at the neckline (it was too small), so I gave him an open neck tied together with cord.

    Finished

    Finished

    Finished

    The show was April 10th on the Virginia Tech Drillfield.


    *One of my models quit the week before the show, so I ended up wearing a simplified/styled hyacinth fairy look I made the night before the show.

    Solo Walks

    Each model had a few solo walks.

    Pair Walks

    My design was paired with my friend's, Whitney Jackim's, design for the paired walks - affectionately called "The Princess and the Frog" pairing. I also walked out with my model for bows in my hyacinth fairy look.

    Japonisme Explained - October 2023-February 2024

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    Makings of Kimono

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    Wedding Couture

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    Traditional

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    Contemporary

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