Velvet Gown
University of Texas at Austin, Spring 2021
Draping Class Final
Model: Rebecca Rowlett
12 yards of velvet
7 yards of blue faille
15 yards of steel hooping
75 yards of rigilene
model: 6 foot 3 inches
24 horsehair cones
circumference of skirt: 28 feet
understructure: 120 hours
gown construction: 24 hours
beading: 180 hours