Sea Skirt
The concept
Custom Map Fabric
This skirt takes inspiration from Cheswick Sands, the beach located near to the House. The blue organdie holds its shape as the wearer moves, with the ruffled textiles at the hem portraying the sea foam from the rolling waves.
Taken from High Quality Images of the original maps that sit in the study at Cheswick House, this material was printed with reactive inks for bright colour and strong wash fastness. The maps depict the lands that Cheswick House's estate once covered. There is a mix of Fine Cotton Muslin (50gsm) that was Repeat Printed with a Mirror Effect, and Pima Lawn 100% Cotton (75gsm) that was a Basic Repeat Print. Both fabrics are certified with EU Ecolabel Certified Recycled and Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
Care Instructions
Reclaimed Materials
A large majority of the materials (all besides the Custom Printed Map Fabric) in this garment were sourced from the Salvation Army Trading Company. The main items that have been reused include Bed Sheets and Table Linens, but items of clothing and homeware have been repurposed here.
A nod to victorian silhouettes
This garment should be washed at 30°C, low tumble dry heat or hung to dry. It can be ironed with a low heat.
Only wash when needed to prolong life.
Material Breakdown
Base Skirt:
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100% Cotton Organdie in Cornflower Blue
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Stable Spun Polyester Thread in Blue
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Copper Clover Metal Shank Buttons
Gathered Frills:
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Reclaimed Table Cloth - 100% Cotton (dyed in a weak solution to appear aged)
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Reclaimed Embroidered Table Cloth in white - 100% Cotton
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Custom Fine Cotton Muslin (50gsm), Repeat Printed with a Mirror Effect
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Custom Pima Lawn 100% Cotton (75gsm), Basic Repeat Print
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Reclaimed Cream Flat Bedsheet - 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
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Reclaimed Polyester Net Lace Curtain in White
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Reclaimed Polyester Net Lace Curtain in Cream
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Stable Spun Polyester Thread in White
This look plays on constraint versus fullness, especially identifiable from the side view. The Frilly Top and Shorts exaggerate the wearer's figure, whilst the Sea Skirt pulls the waist in.
