Today was filled with experimentation. The major challenge I tackled today was the addition of a zipper to my garment. In my ADV Art class, I was creating a top made of recycled plastic bags. This idea stemmed from the act of littering and how wasteful humans have become. To add a component of contrast, I wanted to add a zipper to my piece. I also aligned the zipper to an asymmetric direction to interrupt the flowing rhythm of the top. The reason this was a challenge was because the plastic is so delicate, so I had to hand sew the zipper. Not only was it challenging to implement a clean stitch, but it was also extremely time consuming. I am very close to finishing the zipper, so stay tuned for images of the finished garment!
