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High Sheriff of Bedfordshire
Project type
In-House Internship working with other students
Date
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
Role
A member of a team of makers
Skills
- Working with silk velvet
- Plunging and tying off embroidery technique
- Tailoring
- Hand sewing
- Historical accuracy
- Multiple hidden pockets
As part of a team of seven, we spent five months (working one day a week) constructing the traditional three-piece worn by High Sheriffs, along with lace accessories. This project allowed me to develop key teamwork and time management skills while also gaining valuable experience working with challenging fabrics such as silk velvet.
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