All Shook Up: Chiton Draping & Dress Distressing
The College Light Opera Company (2022)

Front view of our first draped chiton, pre sewing

Back view of our first draped chiton, pre sewing
Final chitons

dress pre distressing- in the show, the main character Natalie uses this dress as an oil rag while working as a mechanic. In order to impress the newcomer chad, she dons this, as it is the only dress she has

Front of dress in process of distressing

detail of large oil stain. In the show, another character comments a grease stain "the size of Alaska"

Final product of distressing

Final product of distressing