The Iconic Pocket

It started in 2019 when I drew out some embroidery designs for 18th century pockets. I began the thistle embroidery, and soon after, it inspired the new name for my instagram account.

More than two years after that, I finally finished the pocket. (Just the one, it didn’t take long into the intense hand-embroidery process for me to scrap the idea of making a second) It continues to be the namesake and rarely photographed mascot of Pocket Full of Thistles.

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    Sewing and costuming projects throughout the eras, from historically accurate to historically inspired.

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    Take a look at the details of antique clothing from my collection.

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closer look at my third and final fashion week design -beaded linen stays -tattered net skirt -organza ruff shown with @thecutdesignacademy at @vanfashionweek model: @chaljang #fashionillustration #fashiondesigner #vancouverfashionweek #vfw #runwa
closer look at my second fashion week design -beaded linen skeleton corset with sequin front -3 tier cartridge pleat skirt with ribbon hem shown with @thecutdesignacademy at @vanfashionweek model: @_tiffanysu #fashionillustration #fashiondesigner
closer look at my first fashion week design -beaded linen jacket with silk lining, net capes, and detachable sleeves -organza shirt -puffy linen shorts shown with @thecutdesignacademy at @vanfashionweek model: @stushkax #fashionillustration #fashi
sketches vs final runway looks there were a few changes here and there (and these weren't my first sketches) but I am very pleased with how well I executed my vision designs for show with @thecutdesignacademy at @vanfashionweek #fashionillustrati
I'll never get enough of my designs on the runway @thecutdesignacademy @vanfashionweek #fashiondesigner #vancouverfashionweek #corset #vfw #runway
on the runway with @thecutdesignacademy at Vancouver Fashion Week the process to get to this point was very rocky and exhausting, but I am incredibly proud of my work. Seeing my designs on the runway made all the effort so worth it. thanks to @gin