The Origami design: clothing as architecture housing the body.
Folded from a single piece of cloth; starting with a triangular shape from folding down a corner; only three cuts – armholes and neckline; minimum of sewing (to anchor folds); pockets, kick pleats, form on their own; edges left (mostly) free, unfettered; each one different.
Tunic from a piece of Balinese material.
Lounger. Soft cotton 'tablecloth'.
Japanese blocks print; polished cotton.
Indigo blue heavyweight denim.
Cotton / linen 'tablecloth'.
Zimbabwe hand printed cloth.
Cotton blend 'tablecloth'.
Rough silk.
Latest : cotton canvas.
(This is a re-post from many years ago. I came across some interesting material at the Friday church thrift store and decided to make another of my Origami original-design dress. Blogging across many years has produced several posts on fibre art – a worthwhile record of the work. And I came across these. Most I still have but a few are gone - nice to see them and remember.