Clothing Is Political - And Clothing Is Narrative

In March of 2020, when quarantine began, I found myself with increased free time and increased anxiety. To keep my hands busy, I sewed. By the end of 2020, I had a pile of wearable garments - each with a narrative and a name attached to it. Clothing is another text, another way of communicating character and story, so I leaned into the process. It took a while to admit to myself that I have been approaching garment construction as art. Here are the results.

What In The Mormon Pioneer Days - 2021

Burgundy floral poly sheer with iridescent pinstripe, narrow elastic, custom labels

1986 AMONG THE THORNS - 2021

Hot pink taffeta with black flocked roses, gathered into a wide waistband, with side seam pockets (black cotton), back zipper, and multiple hooks and eyes to complete the closure, and custom labels

Serious Business Trousers - 2021

Floral print heavy cotton canvas with knife pleats, pockets, a zipper fly, custom label with self-made leather belt with octopus buckle

Badass Hippie High School Art Teacher - 2021

Floral print heavy cotton canvas - dyed on the stove - with cocoon shaping, asymmetrical hem, matching tie belt, and custom label.

My Lovely Octopus Princess - 2021

Sequined purple taffeta sleeve, lined with purple satin, purple velvet ribbon, orchid tulle ruffle, custom label with glitter vinyl, chain, and heavy duty snap-on strap to match coordinating glitter vinyl belt, also self made.

The Poisoner’s Couch - 2021

Floral print heavy cotton canvas with box pleats in a maxi length with waist tab, zipper, pockets, and wide satin blanket binding hem.

This Is Femme Lumberjack (shirt) and All Your Cupcakes, Please (skirt) - 2020

Purple-dominant flannel with cuffed puffed sleeves with vintage floral buttons; ruffled tulle with golden elastic (because it’s visible at the waistband).

My Terrible Spider Prince - 2020

Silver and black faux-jacquard canvas with black pleather shoulder details, lined with purple satin and finished with black piping and 5 rhinestone hook and eye closures.