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1/2 Scale Experiments

half scale experiments

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man Shirt Sleeve and Justacorps Front Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man Vest Back Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man Breeches Side Front Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man Back

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Front Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Back Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Bodice Back Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Skirt Back Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Bodice Front Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Corset and Pannier Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Corset Detail

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Woman Corset Back

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man and Woman Underclothing

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Steve Lichak

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man and Woman Underclothing, with Lining Views of Other Garments

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Steve Lichak

18th Century Ensemble

18th Century Ensemble

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Builder - 18th Century Man and Woman

Spring 2015 - Lehigh University Apprenticeship - Inspired by Pietro Longhi painting Il Ridotto

Photo Credit: Steve Lichak

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Breast Plate in Construction

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Belt in Construction

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Pauldrons, Vambraces, and Knee, and Lower Leg Armor Pieces in Construction

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Belt, Pauldrons, Vambraces, and Knee, and Lower Leg Armor Pieces in painting process

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Vambraces, with and without layer of distress paint

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Knee and Lower Leg Armor Pieces; Patterned and Constructed 1/2 scale dressform leg

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Armor and Vinyl Belt pieces; Patterned and Constructed 1/2 scale dressform arms and legs

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Worbla and Fun Foam Armor, with Gold-painted washers and Vinyl laces; Back View

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Queen Hippolyta

Queen Hippolyta

Completed Queen Hippolyta Costume

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Based on Design from Wonder Woman (2017)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Embroiderer and Stitcher - Elizabethan Smock Sleeve Detail

Costuming Class - Spring 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Pattern from Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion 4 (Scaled to 1/2 size)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Stitcher - Elizabethan Ruff In Process Detail

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Pattern from Utah Shakespearean Festival (Scaled to 1/2 size)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Stitcher - Elizabethan Ruff In Process

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Pattern from Utah Shakespearean Festival (Adapted to 1/2 size)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, and Stitcher - Corset Detail

Advanced Crafts Class - Fall 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Pattern Adapted from Jean Hunnisett's Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800 (scaled to 1/2 size)

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, Stitcher, and Embroiderer - Elizabethan Ensemble, Front Detail

Various Classes - 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, Stitcher, and Embroiderer - Elizabethan Ensemble, Front Detail

Various Classes - 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, Stitcher, and Embroiderer - Elizabethan Ensemble, Back Detail

Various Classes - 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, Stitcher, and Embroiderer - Elizabethan Ensemble, Front

Various Classes - 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Elizabethan Ensemble

Elizabethan Ensemble

Pattermaker, Cutter, Stitcher, and Embroiderer - Elizabethan Ensemble, Side

Various Classes - 2017 - CCM-University of Cincinnati

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Stitcher - Madeleine Vionnet Dress Detail

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Madeleine Vionnet book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Stitcher - Madeleine Vionnet Dress Detail

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Madeleine Vionnet book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Stitcher - Madeleine Vionnet Dress

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Madeleine Vionnet book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Madeleine Vionnet

Madeleine Vionnet

Patternmaker, Cutter, and Stitcher - Madeleine Vionnet Dress Pattern

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Madeleine Vionnet book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Drape Detail

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Drape Detail

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Front

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Side Front View

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Back View

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Right Side View

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale

Charles James Dress

Charles James Dress

Draper, Cutter, and Stitcher - Charles James Dress Pattern

Patterning Class - Fall 2015 - CCM-University of Cincinnati - Adapted from pattern in Charles James book

Photo Credit: Jessica Barksdale