Seamstress portfolio
Ksenia Kheninen 2016 - 2023.
I am a technical seamstress with background in fashion design and arts. I work with patterns both constructed by myself (production size or made-for-measure) and with existing ones. I am familiar and comfortable with using different machines beyond the staple, such as heavy duty leather sewing machine, denim sewing machines (both two needle and folding seam), button hole machines, hemming machines, bar-tag making machines, embroidery machines and others.
I also know many couture sewing techniques and love hand-stitch finishings. I can read and create technical packages and instructions for garments, can do technical drawings and read sketches. I have experience in fittings working with single customers or production as well as with industry sized fitting models or runway models.
I also know many couture sewing techniques and love hand-stitch finishings. I can read and create technical packages and instructions for garments, can do technical drawings and read sketches. I have experience in fittings working with single customers or production as well as with industry sized fitting models or runway models.
Made of dead-stock fabrics with a lot of hand stitched elements
Vest in deconstructed style. 2020
This sleeveless mid-hip length garment constructed by myself and executed in heavy jacquard fabric. Ribbon finishings and closure, partially used in binding tape fashion.
Made of woollen tweed made using traditional tailoring techniques
Tailored women's blazer. 2018
This fitted lined blazer was made using a modern yet traditional women's blazer pattern. Sealed lining, flap pockets, and slimmer lapel.
Made using a combination of modern and traditional techniques
Tailored women's blazer. 2023
Custom made wool blazer designed for a customer. The construction and shape were inspired by the Dior silhouette and translated into a more modern and wearable style. The entirety of the garment is made personally such as designing, construction, and manufacturing.
Constructed with clean curves
Blazer with slit back. 2017
This a-line shorter-cut garment constructed by myself in 2017 and executed in combination of two left-over fabrics - light jacquard and deep green thin rubber covered cotton. Finished with bias tape on the inside it's decorated with contrast top-stitching on the back.
Variation of the 2017 blazer constructed with clean curves
Blazer with slit transparent back. 2018
This a-line shorter-cut garment constructed by myself in 2017 and here executed using different materials and more couture approach in 2018. Made using left-over jacquard fabric and transparent 100% cotton organza Finished with bias tape on the inside it's decorated with contrast top-stitching on the back.
Raw effect delicate silk vest with plastic closures
Silk vest padded with airy cotton knit. 2018
This silk top is made with puffy knitted cotton padding and is entirely hand stitched using different embroidery and stitching techniques.
Original design idea by Liisa Pesonen
Artificial lather performance dress. 2023
This dress made out of artificial leather I build and constructed after the original design of Liisa Pesonen, the costume designer I assisted at the production of play at Espoon Kaupunkiteatteri and Klockriketeatern
We worked together building it by taking advantage of the material properties and is supported by minimal inner construction that would allow for unrestricted movement on the stage during the performance.
We worked together building it by taking advantage of the material properties and is supported by minimal inner construction that would allow for unrestricted movement on the stage during the performance.
Variation of the 2017 blazer constructed with clean curves
Re-purposed wool theatrical coat. 2018
This lamb-wool coat I designed and made out of an blanket so with limited source material in mind. It has hand stitched rustic style finishings and a large decoration panel attached at the back. The decoration panel is made out of cotton organza with an illustration screen-printed on top. The garment was made for a runway show as a statement piece.
Made out of heavy twill cotton and hand painted blue on the outer front
Heavy twill theatrical bodysuit. 2018
This body suit I constructed by building and adjusting a pant pattern. It has lacing effect finishings made with heavy weight machine-made buttonholes and ribbons. Decorated with hand stitched embroidery on the front and various buttons. The garment was made for a runway show as a statement piece.
Made entirely out of white cotton sateen
Avant-garde wedding dress. 2017
This asymmetrical garment for an unconventional bride constructed by myself in 2017 and executed entirely in white sateen cotton.
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