island crinoline

This illustration has been my most influential for my final piece of my FMP. The simplicity of the colours and the balance of shape works well throughout the illustration. So now I'm researching ways of bringing this design to life as one of my final garments. The fabric I'll use will be chiffon as it works so well with my prints, lightweight so it will move well on the catwalk and its so delicate even when its tied in knots. To achieve the gathering on the skirt I want to make crinoline cages to accentuate the waist and attach them in areas that are going to be gathered. The crinoline cage will give a nice structure to gather the fabric and also have a lobster pot look. Which is something I've also been researching to use as accessories to really capture the shipwrecked and survivor look. I want to make a crinoline cage like the one the photograph below but I will alter the shape and length. I'll also use boning covered in muslin to make the crinoline cage. Everyday I do something towards this project it makes me even more excited about it and I just can't wait to see the finished results!