Today DOY tells you about a DIY project created by Dutch designer Mary van Lipzig – a graduate from Design Academy of Eindhoven – who decided to launch her pattern-based line fusing prints and fashion.
My interest in prints started growing when I designed a print for the collection of Hussein Chalayan, while interning there for 8 months. Another work experience at the print and textile development department of Jonathan Saunders confirmed that this was my field of specialization, says Marly.
Being fashinated by turning 2D prints into 3D shapes, she found a way to design a 3D print where the pattern is part of the print and the print is part of the pattern, just in order to become one.
Sounds interesting, but let’s find out more….
Each print is built up by photographs and has a blue print (patterns) for two, sometimes three different garments to choose from. A personal favorite can be picked to cut out and wear… But how?
The graphics on the flat piece of fabric, guide you. By following the cutting lines, (highlighted by different colors), the chosen garment can be cut out, then only a few points need to be connected (by buttons – attached by hand) and the garment is ready to wear.
The “Do-It-Yourself-kit” comes with the packaging, the printed fabric, a scissor, a needle &threat and a few buttons. It’s up to you which line to choose, and then cut, fold and wear! Ready to go for it?
Mary van Lipzig‘s collection will be on show during Fashionclash 2012 next June
Photo Credits: Photography: *Bas van den Boom* Hair and Make-up: *Lisette van Lipzig* Model: *Yvette Serton @ cachetmodels*
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