The made design showing the skirt and the top conversion.
Clever Clothing
An invention idea by Charlotte Stothard, age 10, made real by Kate Eccles.
“My invention is a dress that turns into a top. Buy one get one free outfit. The button holes at the bottom fold to attach to the buttons underneath the skirt. Then unfold the hidden straps and wear it as a top.” Charlotte Stothard
Charlotte met with maker Kate Eccles and explained her design in more detail.
“Charlotte, the inventor of Clever Clothes met me to explain the function of her invention. She had designed a skirt that turns into a top. She was very clear the blue stripes were designed to cover buttonholes and she described the exact colours and weight of fabric she wanted.
I sourced the fabric, I crated a toile (first version). The design became 3D. I tweaked the positions of buttons then made a final version with the real fabric.
How to use: Tuck half the fabric under, button inside. Take orange fabric from inside the skirt, use as straps. Charlotte’s invention is a brilliant design. I would love one myself!” Kate Eccles
