Publication Date
Spring 3-17-2026
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
O'More College of Architecture & Design
Department
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Jenny Kemala
Presentation Type
Gallery
Summary
This cowl neck design showcases the art of dart manipulation and how it can transform one pattern into another. The project began with a basic bodice block and skirt pattern, which are developed into an asymmetrical drop-waist dress. The bodice darts adjusted using the Slashing method and re-traced at half scale, resulting in a cowl neckline with two pleats and a dart. The bodice is then extended to achieve the desired length and asymmetrical dropped waistline. The skirt was developed through draping and hand-pleated to create the intended effect. The addition of 3D flowers along the waistline and scattered throughout the skirt provides a cohesive finishing touch, tying the entire design together.
Recommended Citation
Ellyson, Sophie, "From Flat To Form- Cowl Neck" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 1158.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/1158
