Jen Eugley
Challenge One
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Challenge Two
The shoes that inspired me are simple, but include two elements that I was excited to mirror in my outfit: the asymmetry of both the shape and embellishment, and the juxtaposition of casual, top stitched, "rock'n'roll" leather with the elegance and femininity of diamonds. She is a woman that loves to keep everyone around her guessing as to whether she's one to beware of, or one to be captivated by...
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Challenge Three
This design was inspired by a kimono exhibit that came to our local museum this summer. Along with some traditional kimono details like hand-painting, I added some elements that normally aren't included: lace, buttons, beads, tassels, grommets, lacing and a non-crossover front. Let's just say it's my own interpretation of a "classic" (and made in my favorite color, no less).
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Challenge Four
I drew my inspiration from my recent discovery that the swan was used to symbolize Napoleon's wife, Josephine. As I was also dying to make a dramatic neck ruff, I changed the "shape" of the swan a little bit to indulge this. This challenge "challenged" me to learn how to trim and sew with feathers, and also covered my house with a thin layer of white feathers and down! (I dedicate this creation to my poor husband, who is apparently allergic to these feathers and has been congested and sneezing all week!)
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Challenge Five
I wanted my celebrity to have a long, formal gown for an event like the Oscars, but made the long skirt detachable so that she could dance and have fun at the after party without being inhibited by the extra fabric. Her beaded, one-shoulder straps give her a bit of interest, without being so over-the-top that she would risk landing on the "what was she thinking?" list.I used a Fashion Royalty doll (this is the first time I've ever sewn for one!) for this challenge. I think she has such a glamorous Halle Berry-meets-Marilyn Monroe look about her, and will be sure to turn heads in this gown.
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Challenge Six
In this outfit, Audrey is headed to her New England cottage for a weekend of rest and relaxation. The shirtdress shows off her trim figure, stunning shoulders and collarbone, and the comfy leggings show off her beautiful, long legs. She's ready to kick off her heals and walk on the beach in the afternoon, and throw on her sweater when the night air gets a little chillier.
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Challenge Seven
This stunning character is Dolores, a 1960s housewife who is taking a rare and much-needed evening off from her 5 adoring children to accompany her husband to his company Christmas party. Although Dolores is conservative, and somewhat of a wallflower, she still revels in the excitement of dressing up in something a little fancier than her plain, cotton dress and apron.
Dolores is inspired by my maternal grandmother (of the same name), whom I never did have the privilege of meeting, but who I can imagine fitting this image pretty closely.
The gold fabric of the dress was from a vintage 1960s dress that I found at a thrift shop.
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Challenge Eight