Milena likthrev, Shai Gul

Kids are growing fast, which leads to buying and replacing clothes often. This work tries to use space-filling curves as a solution for this problem. My main idea is to use the property of these dense curves which tiles the plane, to define one fit all size tank top. I was wondering if this property of infinity `feel’ can be referred to as shrink or stretch and be adapted to design. To achieve this result, I had to find the right materials and technique, such that the fabric would shrink and extend to different sizes. I first considered Hilbert and Peano curves, but it did not produce the right result. After lots of tests and trials, I thought that the right approach was to print the curve in 3-d on the lycra fabric, where a material with extension properties is attached to the lycra. To achieve my goal, I used an old technique of screen printing for the construction, while folding paste (material) to define the curve. Addition experiments led me to space-filling curves such as zig-zag, contour parallel, and Fermat spiral which can be adapted better to the growing need. To achieve the effect of the multi-size I used hot press printing paste, which leads to the expansion effect and the desired reaction of folding. This process has been done twice- for the back and forward pattern. Moreover, to get flexibility I pierced the fabric. Lastly, these two patterns have been sewn together to this tank top.