Arashi Shibori Cloak

Initial sketch for fabric dye intention

PVC poles wrapped with fabric and twine - finger bleed bigtime! I learned this technique from Adrienne Sack, my Shibori mentor!

After a boiling bath in purplish navy dye, the beast comes out:

this material has its own intent. So I flexed to it.

Winning the argument with my sewing machine

A couple of simple silk covered hooks under the arms for sleeves

And finally... modeled by Anita Ragusa at the Cooper Union Donor dinner:

Made from Missoni remnant Fabric

Summer night rider outfit

Pattern for Missoni fabric

Pattern organized so it could be assembled from a single cut piece