On Monday 28 October Year 9 and 10 Textiles students participated in a fashion parade, exhibiting the beautiful garments they had upcycled from bedsheets. Old sheets were donated by staff or sourced from local op-shops. Students then trialled fabric decorating techniques before selecting their chosen decoration method. They used tie-dying, dip-dyeing, bleach printing or machine embroidery to rejuvenate the fabric. They then used their own body measurements, together with garments that they already owned, to self-draft a kimono that fitted their personal dimensions. It was amazing to see all the different variations that students managed to create.
Here are some student reflections on the garments they created:
Yellow/orange coloured kimono:
It is bright and sunny, radiating beach vibes. The kimono is stylish and flowy and can be easily imagined over the top of a pair of bathers.
— Steph Schlueter (Year 9 Bronze)
Orange/pink kimono with fringe:
It is perfect for a Christmas barbecue to keep you warm when the night gets cool. It is made from 100% cotton and is recycled from an old doona cover. It has gorgeous pinks and light orange using the shibori tie-dye technique to brighten up the garment. You can see a champagne fringe at the bottom hem and golden lace around the forearm of the bell sleeves.
— Tiana King (Year 10 Blue)
Pink/grey kimono:
It has a pastel colour pallete in mind. The grey and pink colours were inspired by the early morning. I created this garment with a 16-year-old's birthday party in mind.
— Olivia Savini (Year 10 Orange)
