Tessuti Awards 2010

Linen and Lace, by Sammi Burley

Pattern Used: My own design
Fabrics Used: Heavy White Enzyme Washed Linen & scrap lace
Time To Create: 1 week on and off
Dress Influenced By: Firstly I started with an all white palette, to add a clean, fresh and modern spin on the linen and lace combination. Deriving some inspiration from the 60’s & 70’s, I then added clean design lines and a stripe pattern of block and sheer with the 2 fabrics. I wanted to create a cute, pretty dress, with an ever so slightly sexy and edgy feel... perfect for summer.
Additional Information: i would have liked to face the bodice, however i didn't want to take away from the sheer stripes of the lace.

Name: Sammi Burley
State: QLD
Sewing Since: about 17
My Experience: I tried to teach myself to sew when i was about 5, and make outfits for my trolls... but the sewing machine needle ended up through my finger instead... so it wasn't until after highschool when i decided to give sewing another go. I am now currently studying fashion design at MSIT.
My Sewing Goals: My ulitmate goal is to have my own fashion label, and be up there with the likes of other famous Aussie fashion designers such as Camilla and Marc, Dion Lee and Kirrily Johnston.. just to name a few!
Additional Information: Everything fashion related.... from clothes to hair and makeup, photography and blogging.