Creating Wearable Designs Ms. Watson Spring 2014

Types of Accessories

 Suited for corsages rather than large bows due to size  Used to :  Accent  Add color  Add texture  Unify the design  Without over powering it Ribbon Loops & Flags

 Net or netting and tulle are used to provide a background and/or to create fullness in the design.  Netting is a available is various colors, patterns, textures, and styles.  Try to find materials less “Scratchy” feeling for designs. Net & Lace Fans

 Novelties can range from cute, youthful bees to elegant pearls or rhinestones.  Holiday novelties are also available  Attached with a wire, low temperature glue, liquid or spray adhesive. Novelties

 Vary in size, color, texture and cluster groupings  Add texture and color accents throughout the design Artificial / Glamour Leaves

Types of Boutonnieres

 A simple boutonniere made of one flower, foliage and filler.  Flowers most requested are:  Roses  Carnations  Orchids  Stephanotis Single Flower Boutonniere

 A boutonniere made of two-three flowers clustered together,  Remember, to keep designs small so that the design does not remember a corsage. Multiple Flower Boutonniere

 Smaller flowers ( sweetheart roses, pixie buds, or tiny clusters of static) are inserted into the center of a carnation.  Knowledge of the construction is a must for a successful nestled boutonniere. Nestled Boutonniere

 Prom  Weddings  Mothers Day  Birthday  Easter Uses of Corsages

Types of Corsages

 “Less is more”  A single flower can often have more impact and beauty than a group of flowers  Less expensive  Easier to create Single Flower Corsage

 Often are made with several small flowers grouped together accented with foliage, ribbons net tufts and filler flowers.  A little more thought is required to create a harmonious design  Construction is similar to making several boutonnieres or a single flower corsage and then putting them all together  Can be triangle or diamond shaped Multiple Flower Corsage

 Also called epaulet designs  Made to be worn atop the shoulder and cascade down from both the front and back  Constructed similarly to other corsages with the exception of the flowers on the end, they will be wired with a lighter gauge wire (#28, #30 or finer) allowing them to cascade freely. Over the Shoulder

 A "vee" neckline will be enhanced better with a straight corsage line that lies parallel with the neckline.  An alternative corsage style is a triangular shape with its side parallel to the neckline.  For a curved or round neckline a curved corsage line is best, either in a crescent or Hogarth curve.  Be sure the corsage curve follows the neckline curve direction or there will be a conflict for attention. How to choose a shoulder corsage

 Is made from various sized gladiolus florets arranged in a way to resemble a camellia flower ( hence the name for the flower)  A time consuming corsage but are glamorous  Flowers are torn apart and wired back together Glamellia Corsage

 Designed to be worn while moving ( dancing at prom)  Must remain lightweight  Small  Unobtrusive Wrist Corsage

 Can be for:  High school or college football games, dances, parades or festivals  Are designed with 1, 2, or 3 “Incurve chrysanthemums” or “Football mums”  Mechanics are a major factor; due to the size and weight of the mum. Football Mum Corsage