Textiles

Sayuri Binaragama

Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, Canterbury
Virtual School Victoria, Thornbury

A person with long, dark hair is shown wearing a garment made from emerald green silk. The garment has gold and navy blue embellishments around the neckline. The wearer is holding their hands together as if in prayer.
Sayuri Binaragama designed and produced a garment inspired by the island of Sri Lanka. The end-user is a young woman aged 16, who is proud of their Sri Lankan heritage and requires a formal garment to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

Monarā – Emerald Peacock

100% silk, 100% cotton, various embellishments

The end-user required a formal garment to wear to a celebration of Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day. My dress was inspired by the island’s diverse wildlife, landscape and culture, particularly its abundance of peacocks. I was intrigued by the peacock’s vibrant colours and extravagance, which I utilised as a foundation on which to portray Sri Lanka. The rich colours of the silk and the gold accents of the embellishments, which glisten in their movement, convey the tropical sunshine and surrounding ocean of Sri Lanka.

Holly Buckley

Newhaven College, Rhyll

A close-up of several small gold coins, shown hanging from a laced hem on a garment. The garment is made of a blue fabric with a modern floral pattern.
Holly Buckley’s look was created for a musician performing at a festival. It has been designed to be both durable and eye-catching, with a focus on the end-user being comfortable on stage.

Festival Performer Set

Digitally printed twill weave 95% polyester 5% Spandex, crystal organza, 100% polyester satin

I developed my design brief to identify the needs of an individual end-user, a professional musician, for a festival performance. I took into consideration the high level of activity, heat and strain of the individual in this setting. Research included end-user interviews and observations of other professional festival musicians’ outfits and styles. One of my main design considerations was for the garment to be durable and stand out from the crowd.

Jenna Franks

Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Bacchus Marsh

A person is shown wearing a necklace that has a large Tiki pendant made of plywood. They also wear a sleeveless red top with a zip in the centre, which has a circular bone adornment on its closure.
Jenna Franks created garments and a necklace which incorporate Maori design elements. The items were produced for New Zealand citizens living abroad, who want to wear something that connects them to their cultural identity and promotes their heritage.

Maori-inspired Clothing

Linen, cotton linen blends, greenstone, plywood, paua veneer PLA filament, metal zipper, elastic

I developed my design brief to allow New Zealand citizens living abroad to be connected to their nationality. As a Kiwi I am incredibly proud of my culture and often wished to have a way to express this in my everyday attire. The design includes modern interpretations of traditional elements of Maori culture to ensure it was representative, without cultural appropriation, while appealing to a wide contemporary audience.

Charlotte Hunter

Christian College Geelong, Waurn Ponds

A baby’s hand is in the picture, holding onto the ear of a toy rabbit. The rabbit is made of brown felt, with buttons for eyes and a silky pink ribbon around its neck.
‘Petite Wilderness’ is a sustainable, vintage-inspired clothing line for children aged 2-4 years old. The clothing was designed to be timeless and functional. Children’s toys were also produced from leftover fabrics to reduce waste.

Petite Wilderness

Viscos cotton, flannelette, satin lining, velvet, lace trim, embroidery thread, metal press studs, ribbon, elastic, beeswax, fabric/wooden/plastic buttons, Velcro, wool blend, fabric linen lining

Taking the timeless aesthetic of yesteryear and viewing it through a modern filter, I developed my design brief to incorporate beautiful children’s clothing with a sustainable and practical application. Using age-old techniques, I have connected the needs and wants of my end-user by providing garments that are durable, timeless, practical and visually unique.

Ondine Olsson

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Warragul

The back of a black leather coat is pictured, which has an eagle emblem in the center made out of snakeskin. There is also snakeskin on the shoulders of the coat, with some spike embellishments and lacing.
Ondine Olsson created a leather coat to suit the end-user’s personality and interests. The coat is intended to be worn at rodeo events, and takes design cues from biker and western styles.

Riot

Butter-suede, bemsilk, faux leather, authentic python snakeskin

I developed my design brief with the intention of representing the enduser’s unique style and personality, while taking into consideration the desired western and rodeo influences. My garment was made to be comfortable and durable, with many aesthetic features and convenient functions, such as pockets, western symbols and other contrasting details.

Emer Rafferty

Eltham High School, Eltham
Virtual School Victoria, Thornbury

A person is seen front-on, wearing a pair of purple and green trousers with a checked waistband. The trousers have large exterior pockets on each side which are holding various small tools.
Emer Rafferty identified a gap in the market for women’s workwear that was well fitting and durable. These workpants were designed to be both comfortable and practical, with the ability to withstand long durations of physical activity.

Women’s Workpants

Cotton duck, cotton drill, weather resistant canvas

I chose to develop my product after identifying that there was an insufficient amount of women’s workpants on the market. My research and end-user feedback identified that a range of physical work was being carried by women who were wearing men’s workpants. The pants were designed to be comfortable for a women’s body and practical for carrying out a variety of work or physical activities.

Mary Ryan

Genazzano FCJ College, Kew

A person wears a multicoloured jacket with a blue feather trim. They hold plastic toys with tactile features that are attached to the drawstring of a pair of pants. The pants have colourful pockets adorned with sequins and furry fabrics.
Mary Ryan’s textile designs were produced to destigmatise Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). The final products are sensory-friendly, with tactile features and soft fabrics used to help reduce anxiety in children with SPD.

Destigmatising Clothing for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Aspen wood, organic stretch jersey, merino wool, cotton, silicone fidget toys, oral motor toy, polyester ribbing

My design brief aimed to identify the needs of children with Sensory Processing Disorder, offering them sensory-friendly alternatives to childrenswear on today’s market. A range of primary and secondary research was analysed, which revealed the shortcomings of currently available sensory outfits. I identified how these design problems could be solved through innovative solutions, such as making inconspicuous tactile additions to the garments.

Prudence Spencer

Genazzano FCJ College, Kew

A person wears a light pink, long sleeved top with faux fur trim on the sleeves. Various geometric shapes adorn the top, made from different fabrics. The person also wears a pair of denim pants with colourful patches on both legs.
Prudence Spencer has produced clothing and a bag for young adult women who are visually impaired. The design intends to make the end-user feel fashionable and empowered. There are various practical features integrated into the design.

Clothing for Vision-impaired Young Adults

ZQ merino wool, vintage weft denim, digitally printed panama canvas, digitally printed cotton, polyester felt, tinsel mesh, faux fur, cotton twill, Velcro, neodymium discs, ripstop nylon, birch zips, cotton canvas webbing, No Vac Fabric Deodoriser, Scotchgard, iron on and rivet studs, button, foam sheets, d-ring, leather buckle

I developed my design brief to identify the needs and wants of visionimpaired teenagers. Research into these needs involved interviews with blind teenagers and disability workers. The outfit includes a bag, a top and pants that focus on tactility and practicality. All garments are waterproof and have many functions to help the end-users navigate their world, while expressing their unique style.

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