E C O - C O L L E C T I O N
August 2019 - May 2020
Manufacturing process for eco production of 3 garments in my collection - shirt, pants, unstructured jacket. This collection is inspired by dried flowers and pastel colour scheme. Eco dyeing and eco printing are main techniques showcased in the construction of the garments which refers to a natural process of adding colour to the fabric as well as creating pattern using natural objects. I have chosen to gather natural ingredients such as red onions, spinach, turmeric powder, walnut husks and coffee powder to create the vibrant colours. Dried flowers, stems and leaves are pressed between two sheet organza and interfaced in order to create an innovative textile chosen for the as well as pocket and waistband for the pants.
S K E T C H E S
D R A P I N G
The top for the shirt and pants were draped and transferred to paper for patterning out.
Jacket was adjusted from template.
External overlocking for top
E C O - D Y E I N G
It is essential to soak all fabric in mordant before dyeing in order to optimise colouring results.
Natural ingredients went boiled in water with salt for over 24 hours in order to extract the pigment.
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Red - Red onion skins
Yellow - Turmeric and sunflower roots
Blue - Spinach and kale
Brown - Coffee grounds and walnut husks
e x p e r i m e n t i n g w i t h
E C O - P R I N T I N G
Eco-printing refers to a technique that uses natural ingredients
and imprinting the shape and pigment onto the fabric by hammering or steaming
after rolling the flowers between the fabric pieces.
F I N A L G A R M E N T S
SOYUL eco-printed unstructured jacket
SOYUL shirt attached with eco-dyed top
SOYUL eco-printed pants
