I have had lots of fun creating this Blog and have found it a great way to record my work, feelings, achievements and interests.
I have really enjoyed my time on the course so far and feel I have accomplished a great deal and come so far!
I still have a lot to learn about the way the fashion world works and I am looking forward to one day being a part of it!! =]
CDDPI have now brought my fabric in a navy blue and have decided to use round bronze buttons and have started making my jumpsuit, i have really enjoyed making my own outfit and have learnt so much through the process.
Above is the picture of my toile outfit (without buttons)
and Lucy modelling my toile!*
My outfit will be made out of a royal Blue in a Crepe De Chine fabric, it will be loose and draping, down the centre front there will be round bronze buttons.
I was inspired by the old sixties tennis dresses and all in ones!
Info on Buying and Merchandising:
Documentation
Range Plan terminology
-Margin: The gross profit shown as a percentage (SP-CP/SPx100)
-Sell Value: The value of the garments at their selling price (SPxunits)
-Cost Value: The value of the garments at their cost price (CPxunits)
-Size breakdown: the number of garments bought in each size
-volume = units
-value = money
Sales Report terminology
-Current SP: the price in store for that week – taking in to
consideration any promotion or markdown activity
-Profit: SP-CP x units sold
-ROS: Rate of Sale (This weeks sales in volume/number of stores sold in)
-U: units
-Sales TW: Sales this week
-Sales units wk -1: Sales 1 week ago
-Branch Stock units: volume of stock in stores
-Total Stock units: volume of stock in stores and warehouse combined
-Total weeks cover: Total units/number units sold that week
Range Plan terminology
-Margin: The gross profit shown as a percentage (SP-CP/SPx100)
-Sell Value: The value of the garments at their selling price (SPxunits)
-Cost Value: The value of the garments at their cost price (CPxunits)
-Size breakdown: the number of garments bought in each size
-volume = units
-value = money
Sales Report terminology
-Current SP: the price in store for that week – taking in to
consideration any promotion or markdown activity
-Profit: SP-CP x units sold
-ROS: Rate of Sale (This weeks sales in volume/number of stores sold in)
-U: units
-Sales TW: Sales this week
-Sales units wk -1: Sales 1 week ago
-Branch Stock units: volume of stock in stores
-Total Stock units: volume of stock in stores and warehouse combined
-Total weeks cover: Total units/number units sold that week
Week 19 , 20
During the last couple of weeks I have been spending most of my time completing the toile of my outfit. I have now finished my jumpsuit and I am pleased with how it has turned out and now just cant wait to buy the correct fabric and make it in that, I am making it in crepe de chine as I think this will work best for the design.
During last week we also had a careers presentation which helped a lot with how to improve c.v’s and tips on interviews.
As the course of B&M has progressed I really feel I have gained a huge amount of knowledge in this area and have really enjoyed it so far.
We had our toile review and I felt this was extremely helpful and it was fun to see my outfit on a friend, I am proud of what I have accomplished and can’t wait to see it in the proper material.
Next week I am going to London with friends from the course so we can buy our fabric and then I can get on and make my jumpsuit.
B&M:
Sourcing the Product -
Eastern Europe: close but not the cheapest
Asia: low prices but distant
Middle East: politically unstable
Amercias: unknown market for Europeans
China can make practically anything! Between 40% and 50% of the worlds textile consumption comes out of China
India has a good reputation for highly embelished and embroidered woven cottons – yarn dyed checks, prints and plains
Bangledesh used to produce very basic jersey and woven products at very low prices e.g school polo shirts and shirts
Direct sourcing – going directly to the factory or through your own office in the country of source
Indirect sourcing – working with an Importer or Agent who then interface on your behalf with factories. They often manage the design process as well
During the last couple of weeks I have been spending most of my time completing the toile of my outfit. I have now finished my jumpsuit and I am pleased with how it has turned out and now just cant wait to buy the correct fabric and make it in that, I am making it in crepe de chine as I think this will work best for the design.
During last week we also had a careers presentation which helped a lot with how to improve c.v’s and tips on interviews.
As the course of B&M has progressed I really feel I have gained a huge amount of knowledge in this area and have really enjoyed it so far.
We had our toile review and I felt this was extremely helpful and it was fun to see my outfit on a friend, I am proud of what I have accomplished and can’t wait to see it in the proper material.
Next week I am going to London with friends from the course so we can buy our fabric and then I can get on and make my jumpsuit.
B&M:
Sourcing the Product -
Eastern Europe: close but not the cheapest
Asia: low prices but distant
Middle East: politically unstable
Amercias: unknown market for Europeans
China can make practically anything! Between 40% and 50% of the worlds textile consumption comes out of China
India has a good reputation for highly embelished and embroidered woven cottons – yarn dyed checks, prints and plains
Bangledesh used to produce very basic jersey and woven products at very low prices e.g school polo shirts and shirts
Direct sourcing – going directly to the factory or through your own office in the country of source
Indirect sourcing – working with an Importer or Agent who then interface on your behalf with factories. They often manage the design process as well
Week 18
This week is the deadline for Lectra and I have completed an essay on the topic and evaluated my learning experience, I feel I have gained a good understanding of computer generated pattern design and increased my awareness of industry methods. As part of the unit we had to produce a flat drawing of the garment we produced, using the software Illustrator.
The image is shown above.
Week 18
Lanvin Collection Fall 2008 style.com ----
'It's all about character driven clothing' Milla Jovovich
'Lanvin is completely about individualism' Style.com
‘The collection of the fragility of life, you felt love for the work’ Style.com
'The challenge was about taking a thread and making a dress out of a thread, without making it out of a fabric and I find it quite magical that you can not take a tree and make a chair out of a tree and not out of wood.' Lanvin
'It flows so easily, it’s unforced' Sarah Mower
'Why become beautiful at 5pm when you can become beautiful at 10am' Aliona Doletskaya
‘Fashion is not intellectual but yet it’s not just about sex and glam’ Lanvin
Marc Jacobs videos on style.com:
'What should be fun now is the idea that things don’t have to be practical and they don't have to make you pretty and don’t have to make you powerful they just have to make you, you, in your freaky imaginary place of mind.' Style.com
Donna Karren videos on Style.com:
‘She has a special way of cutting clothes, and draping clothes that are always so flattering to the body.’ Style.com
’She brings out the goddess in every woman’ Style.com
‘For me it’s about the soul its not about the fantasy of what’s new for the season’ Donna Karan
‘She’s all about lines and angles and a little bit of the unexpected’ Style.com
Alexander Wang videos on style.com:
‘I make clothes for girls to put them on and then know that they are going to go out that night and have the time of there life’ Alexander Wang
Lanvin Collection Fall 2008 style.com ----
'It's all about character driven clothing' Milla Jovovich
'Lanvin is completely about individualism' Style.com
‘The collection of the fragility of life, you felt love for the work’ Style.com
'The challenge was about taking a thread and making a dress out of a thread, without making it out of a fabric and I find it quite magical that you can not take a tree and make a chair out of a tree and not out of wood.' Lanvin
'It flows so easily, it’s unforced' Sarah Mower
'Why become beautiful at 5pm when you can become beautiful at 10am' Aliona Doletskaya
‘Fashion is not intellectual but yet it’s not just about sex and glam’ Lanvin
Marc Jacobs videos on style.com:
'What should be fun now is the idea that things don’t have to be practical and they don't have to make you pretty and don’t have to make you powerful they just have to make you, you, in your freaky imaginary place of mind.' Style.com
Donna Karren videos on Style.com:
‘She has a special way of cutting clothes, and draping clothes that are always so flattering to the body.’ Style.com
’She brings out the goddess in every woman’ Style.com
‘For me it’s about the soul its not about the fantasy of what’s new for the season’ Donna Karan
‘She’s all about lines and angles and a little bit of the unexpected’ Style.com
Alexander Wang videos on style.com:
‘I make clothes for girls to put them on and then know that they are going to go out that night and have the time of there life’ Alexander Wang
Week 17
During this week we continued making our pattern for our final piece and I managed to start making it in calico. We also put together the jersey top for Lectra, this was easier then I had imagined however jersey can be difficult to work with but I did enjoy it. (see below for image of completed jersey T-Shirt)
For buying and merchandising we created a customer profile board for Newlook, I really enjoyed this task (see below for customer profile board) and as part of homework we had to complete a SWOT analysis on a retail store, I chose H&M and also found this task very enjoyable. Work experience is getting close and I am hoping to have my placement with Topshop sorted soon, I'm not certain on what part of fashion I want to go into, I only know that I don’t want to do the design side, and so I have decided to carryout more then one placement and I am waiting for people to get back to me so I am able to sort dates, I am really eager to get out there and see what it is really like working in the fashion industry and think the more experience i get the better as it will help me decide which area i love most.
During this week we continued making our pattern for our final piece and I managed to start making it in calico. We also put together the jersey top for Lectra, this was easier then I had imagined however jersey can be difficult to work with but I did enjoy it. (see below for image of completed jersey T-Shirt)
For buying and merchandising we created a customer profile board for Newlook, I really enjoyed this task (see below for customer profile board) and as part of homework we had to complete a SWOT analysis on a retail store, I chose H&M and also found this task very enjoyable. Work experience is getting close and I am hoping to have my placement with Topshop sorted soon, I'm not certain on what part of fashion I want to go into, I only know that I don’t want to do the design side, and so I have decided to carryout more then one placement and I am waiting for people to get back to me so I am able to sort dates, I am really eager to get out there and see what it is really like working in the fashion industry and think the more experience i get the better as it will help me decide which area i love most.
Week 166,3,4,5,6/02/09
We started to create a pattern for our final outfit for the Fashion Vs Sport Project, I found this quite difficult as I am not very confident is this area however I did find it exciting and cant wait to see the finished result of my outfit.
We had another presentation on buying and merchandising, I love this section = ) and feel I am gaining a lot of knowledge.
We had two sessions of Lectra which I am starting to enjoy and I can feel myself progressing in.
We had another presentation on buying and merchandising, I love this section = ) and feel I am gaining a lot of knowledge.
We had two sessions of Lectra which I am starting to enjoy and I can feel myself progressing in.
SWOT – strengths weaknesses opportunities threats
Lead in price point = lowest price
Price Architecture – the range of prices, lowest to highest
SKU – stock keeping unit
The second years in Design asked a few of us to model the jackets they made, i was very impressed with the quailty of the jackets -
I found this extremely helpful as is showed me where the different options of Design or Promotion would take me in the second year as we were present during there critique.
Week 15
26,27/01/09
This week We had another tutorial with our design tutor Azleen, she helped me chose a final design for the sports project and told me to develop the idea.
We also got our results back from the work completed in pattern cutting, construction and design from the first term, i was pleased with my results and passed with 59 for PCCP and 61 for Design.
This week we started the topic of Buying and Merchandising which we are being taught by Joe Everett, I really enjoyed the presentation as this is the area I am most interested in and I am eager to learn more.
¡ 3 million people in the UK are involved in retail
¡ Over £600m per week is spent on clothing and footwear in the Uk
¡ Ladieswear is the biggest market, followed by Menswear, then Kidswear
Merchandiser - Buyer Accountant
26,27/01/09
This week We had another tutorial with our design tutor Azleen, she helped me chose a final design for the sports project and told me to develop the idea.
We also got our results back from the work completed in pattern cutting, construction and design from the first term, i was pleased with my results and passed with 59 for PCCP and 61 for Design.
This week we started the topic of Buying and Merchandising which we are being taught by Joe Everett, I really enjoyed the presentation as this is the area I am most interested in and I am eager to learn more.
¡ 3 million people in the UK are involved in retail
¡ Over £600m per week is spent on clothing and footwear in the Uk
¡ Ladieswear is the biggest market, followed by Menswear, then Kidswear
Critical Path- is the tool that makes sure the stock comes in on time.
Merchandiser - Buyer Accountant
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It is not where you start from that is important, it is where you end up!!!
‘Any era-defining cultural event, style or catchphrase will always reappear in some sartorial form or another. As well, when it does reappear whatever the form, the point is almost always different.’ - March 5th, 2008 Milan Fashion Week
It’s how you make use of what you have that will enhance your fashion statement.
Week 14
19,20.21,22,23
During this week we had another tutorial, the tutorials are extremely beneficial and help me a lot with my project, I am really enjoying the Sport Vs Fashion project, I have decided to collaborate with K-Swiss as they have a very small collection of women’s attire and I feel my designs will bring a new style to there collection. I have decided to design and make a jumpsuit getting inspiration from the sport tennis and the Yves Saint Laurent collection.
•Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who was considered one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century..
•"The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its sixties ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable".
•Yves Saint Laurent, who retired in 2002, changed the way women dressed when he launched his label in 1962. He put them in mannish pant-suits with square shoulders, smoking jackets, safari jackets, and tuxedos, but softened the androgyny with billowy peasant blouses and fitted, flouncy couture gowns in dramatic colours.
•New designer Stefano Pilati is bringing it all back home, returning to those YSL classics and making.
•The Past and the PresentIn 1954, Saint Laurent went immediately to work for Christian Dior. Saint Laurent became Haute Couture designer when Dior died in 1957.
Chanel
• "Coco" Chanel has signed new designs and revolutionized the fashion industry by going "back to basics", incorporating elegance, class, and originality.
• Under her tight reign from 1909-1971, Coco Chanel held the title as ‘Chief Designer’ until her death on January 10.
• In 1983, Lagerfeld took over as chief designer for Chanel.
• He changed Chanel's fashion lines from the old lines to shorter cuts and eye capturing designs.
• During the 1980s, more than 40 Chanel boutiques were opened up worldwide.
• Coco Chanel revolutionized haute couture fashion by replacing the traditional corseted silhouette with the comfort of simple suits and long, lean dresses.
• The years of the 1920s and 1930s will best be remembered as the era of Coco whose simpler lines of women's couture led to the popular "flat-chested" look of the 1920s.
• Her clothing was relaxed and changed the way women dressed for outdoor leisure.
• Coco omitted corsets, liberating women and creating more comfort. Contemporary Fashion states, "She dressed the modern woman in clothes for a lifestyle.“
• Coco is credited for making jersey (a soft elasticated knit used for undergarments) a new fashion fabric. Her jersey dresses in navy and gray were cut to flatter the figure rather than to emphasize and distort the natural body shape.
Louis Vuitton
• Is sometimes shortened to LV, it is a luxury fashion and leather goods brand and company.
• Known especially for bags and trunks, the company collaborates with prominent figures for marketing and design (most notably supermodel Gisele Bündchen and fashion designer Marc Jacobs).
• Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands.
19,20.21,22,23
During this week we had another tutorial, the tutorials are extremely beneficial and help me a lot with my project, I am really enjoying the Sport Vs Fashion project, I have decided to collaborate with K-Swiss as they have a very small collection of women’s attire and I feel my designs will bring a new style to there collection. I have decided to design and make a jumpsuit getting inspiration from the sport tennis and the Yves Saint Laurent collection.
We had the Presentations of the Fashion Capitals which I found very useful as I learnt a lot of new things about each country, we chose Paris and i researched the designers.
We started Lectra computer Pattern cutting Last week and I am enjoying learning the techniques and skills it involves, it can be confusing but I’m sure after time I will get the hang of it.
Presentation:
-Here is some of the information from the presention on paris:
French Designers
Yves Saint Laurent...”The King of Fashion”
•Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who was considered one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century..
•"The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its sixties ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable".
•Yves Saint Laurent, who retired in 2002, changed the way women dressed when he launched his label in 1962. He put them in mannish pant-suits with square shoulders, smoking jackets, safari jackets, and tuxedos, but softened the androgyny with billowy peasant blouses and fitted, flouncy couture gowns in dramatic colours.
•New designer Stefano Pilati is bringing it all back home, returning to those YSL classics and making.
•The Past and the PresentIn 1954, Saint Laurent went immediately to work for Christian Dior. Saint Laurent became Haute Couture designer when Dior died in 1957.
Chanel
• "Coco" Chanel has signed new designs and revolutionized the fashion industry by going "back to basics", incorporating elegance, class, and originality.
• Under her tight reign from 1909-1971, Coco Chanel held the title as ‘Chief Designer’ until her death on January 10.
• In 1983, Lagerfeld took over as chief designer for Chanel.
• He changed Chanel's fashion lines from the old lines to shorter cuts and eye capturing designs.
• During the 1980s, more than 40 Chanel boutiques were opened up worldwide.
• Coco Chanel revolutionized haute couture fashion by replacing the traditional corseted silhouette with the comfort of simple suits and long, lean dresses.
• The years of the 1920s and 1930s will best be remembered as the era of Coco whose simpler lines of women's couture led to the popular "flat-chested" look of the 1920s.
• Her clothing was relaxed and changed the way women dressed for outdoor leisure.
• Coco omitted corsets, liberating women and creating more comfort. Contemporary Fashion states, "She dressed the modern woman in clothes for a lifestyle.“
• Coco is credited for making jersey (a soft elasticated knit used for undergarments) a new fashion fabric. Her jersey dresses in navy and gray were cut to flatter the figure rather than to emphasize and distort the natural body shape.
Louis Vuitton
• Is sometimes shortened to LV, it is a luxury fashion and leather goods brand and company.
• Known especially for bags and trunks, the company collaborates with prominent figures for marketing and design (most notably supermodel Gisele Bündchen and fashion designer Marc Jacobs).
• Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands.
I really enjoyed researching into french fashion designers and feel i have gained a lot of knowledge from it.
week 13
12,13,14,15/01/09
During this week we had our deadline on Monday for all of our design work from the first term, which I had managed to complete and hand in on time which I was very pleased about!
On Tuesday we completed some work on the Paris presentation, Lucy and I researched into French designers, I like this presentation as it is increasing my knowledge on fashion in Paris. We also modelled the second year jackets which I found really useful as we got to see the work they have to do, and it gives me a chance to see what I will be doing next year.
Today our course leader talked to us about the importance of c.v's and letters when applying for a job, this was really helpful.
‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’
Curriculum vitae comes from the Latin meaning ‘the course of your life’
12,13,14,15/01/09
During this week we had our deadline on Monday for all of our design work from the first term, which I had managed to complete and hand in on time which I was very pleased about!
On Tuesday we completed some work on the Paris presentation, Lucy and I researched into French designers, I like this presentation as it is increasing my knowledge on fashion in Paris. We also modelled the second year jackets which I found really useful as we got to see the work they have to do, and it gives me a chance to see what I will be doing next year.
Today our course leader talked to us about the importance of c.v's and letters when applying for a job, this was really helpful.
‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’
Curriculum vitae comes from the Latin meaning ‘the course of your life’
week 12
4 , 5/01/09
The First week back feels strange returning after adjusting to life at home, although it’s nice to see friends.
On the first day back we had tutorials with our new tutor Azleen for the final project Fashion Vs Sport, we were in groups of 5 and I found it really helpful to share ideas and be pointed in the right direction, I have decided to look into sportswear for women’s tennis and research into appropriate fabrics.
On Tuesday we had PPRD, we were put into groups and were asked to complete a PowerPoint presentation either on New York, Paris, London, or Milan or any other fashion capitals of our choice. We chose Paris; I am going research French fashion designers.
French fashion sets the trends with icons such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Jean-Paul Gautier, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent.
PPRD
Clothes create a wordless means of communication that we all understand.
Function Form Fantasy Subliminal Comfort Identity Religion Self Expression
Popular fashion trends are close to impossible to trace
Does what we wear define us????
It does to a point. Although clothes can say a lot about a person, they don’t tell the whole story of who you are.
The choice in dressing up is as complicated as the person you are, I don’t think dressing up has to be only for special occasions.
I think it is typical for people to judge somebody by their appearance, however appearances can be deceiving.
I do think what you wear is both consciously and subconsciously a way of trying to express yourself, it tells us how you feel about yourself, if you are revealing a lot of your body then you feel comfortable with yourself if you cover up with a unflattering baggy jumper you clearly don’t like your body.
If you saw a person walking down the street in a bright pink jumpsuit then you would look twice, this would mean the person wants attention and wants to be noticed.
If you wear all black this portrays depression and an element of gloom.
Today people are labelled and categorised by the clothes they wear, such as Goth, Emo, Townie, chav and Trendy.
Experiment with clothes and use your imagination!
4 , 5/01/09
The First week back feels strange returning after adjusting to life at home, although it’s nice to see friends.
On the first day back we had tutorials with our new tutor Azleen for the final project Fashion Vs Sport, we were in groups of 5 and I found it really helpful to share ideas and be pointed in the right direction, I have decided to look into sportswear for women’s tennis and research into appropriate fabrics.
On Tuesday we had PPRD, we were put into groups and were asked to complete a PowerPoint presentation either on New York, Paris, London, or Milan or any other fashion capitals of our choice. We chose Paris; I am going research French fashion designers.
French fashion sets the trends with icons such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Jean-Paul Gautier, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent.
PPRD
Clothes create a wordless means of communication that we all understand.
Function Form Fantasy Subliminal Comfort Identity Religion Self Expression
Popular fashion trends are close to impossible to trace
Does what we wear define us????
It does to a point. Although clothes can say a lot about a person, they don’t tell the whole story of who you are.
The choice in dressing up is as complicated as the person you are, I don’t think dressing up has to be only for special occasions.
I think it is typical for people to judge somebody by their appearance, however appearances can be deceiving.
I do think what you wear is both consciously and subconsciously a way of trying to express yourself, it tells us how you feel about yourself, if you are revealing a lot of your body then you feel comfortable with yourself if you cover up with a unflattering baggy jumper you clearly don’t like your body.
If you saw a person walking down the street in a bright pink jumpsuit then you would look twice, this would mean the person wants attention and wants to be noticed.
If you wear all black this portrays depression and an element of gloom.
Today people are labelled and categorised by the clothes they wear, such as Goth, Emo, Townie, chav and Trendy.
Experiment with clothes and use your imagination!
week 11 8,9,10,11 / 12/08
Monday was hand in day for the shakers design project; we had tutorials which I found really helpful as there are a number of things I need to improve in my sketch book and final boards. We were given our final brief which will last up until April 23rd the title is Fashion v Sport, I am quite excited about this project as I was extremely inspired by the exhibition we saw at the V&A on Fashion v Sport. Tuesday I improved my work in design and on Wednesday I was finishing off my shirt and work for InDesign, I have found InDesign useful and feel I have gained a number of skills. So now all my garments are complete ready for the deadline on Thursday, I am happy I have managed to get everything done and now feel I am ready to go home for Christmas. Wednesday night myself and a friend Lucy modelled for the 2nd year’s work, the designers had made jackets and the promoters had to organise the photo shoot, it was so much fun I really enjoyed it ( see pictures below) the theme was masculine and feminine, I was masculine and Lucy was feminine! During the holidays I am going to complete some basic research on the new design brief Fashion v Sport.
Merry Christmas!! =)
Modelling for second years work -- Lucy:
Me:
Me and Lucy:
Monday was hand in day for the shakers design project; we had tutorials which I found really helpful as there are a number of things I need to improve in my sketch book and final boards. We were given our final brief which will last up until April 23rd the title is Fashion v Sport, I am quite excited about this project as I was extremely inspired by the exhibition we saw at the V&A on Fashion v Sport. Tuesday I improved my work in design and on Wednesday I was finishing off my shirt and work for InDesign, I have found InDesign useful and feel I have gained a number of skills. So now all my garments are complete ready for the deadline on Thursday, I am happy I have managed to get everything done and now feel I am ready to go home for Christmas. Wednesday night myself and a friend Lucy modelled for the 2nd year’s work, the designers had made jackets and the promoters had to organise the photo shoot, it was so much fun I really enjoyed it ( see pictures below) the theme was masculine and feminine, I was masculine and Lucy was feminine! During the holidays I am going to complete some basic research on the new design brief Fashion v Sport.
Merry Christmas!! =)
Modelling for second years work -- Lucy:
Me:
Me and Lucy:
Week 11
Completed Shakers Project -
Title Page in sketch book:
Theme Board:
Final Board:
I really enjoyed this project, my final design was a dress which you can wear during the day with flat shoes or dress it up with a pair of heals, i decided to use textured material as the idea was simple i thought this would make it more interesting.
Completed Shakers Project -
Title Page in sketch book:
Theme Board:
Final Board:
I really enjoyed this project, my final design was a dress which you can wear during the day with flat shoes or dress it up with a pair of heals, i decided to use textured material as the idea was simple i thought this would make it more interesting.I looked into sustainability and eco fashion and found this really interesting and appealing.
week 10 2,3,4,5 /12/08
On Tuesday and Wednesday we had private study so I completed some work on the shakers design project, this i feel is going well.
Thursday and today we had the studios to make the shirt, when we had finished on the sewing machines myself and a friend from the course decided to do a pattern for the shorts as we had not been asked to this and wanted to see what it was like, it was hard but we followed the instructions and it was useful to see how it was created, we also made an extra pattern for a shirt collar to gain further knowledge, as I struggle in pattern cutting I found this extremely useful.
I have managed to get quite far with my shirt and feel that I should hopefully be finished by the deadline next week, I found constructing the collar very confusing at first but when I completed it, I felt I had learnt a lot.
A girl in the second year, Amy, has asked me and Lucy, a friend from the course to model for their photo shoot next week for their jackets, it is an androgynous and feminine theme, it should be so much fun I can’t wait!
On Tuesday and Wednesday we had private study so I completed some work on the shakers design project, this i feel is going well.
Thursday and today we had the studios to make the shirt, when we had finished on the sewing machines myself and a friend from the course decided to do a pattern for the shorts as we had not been asked to this and wanted to see what it was like, it was hard but we followed the instructions and it was useful to see how it was created, we also made an extra pattern for a shirt collar to gain further knowledge, as I struggle in pattern cutting I found this extremely useful.
I have managed to get quite far with my shirt and feel that I should hopefully be finished by the deadline next week, I found constructing the collar very confusing at first but when I completed it, I felt I had learnt a lot.
A girl in the second year, Amy, has asked me and Lucy, a friend from the course to model for their photo shoot next week for their jackets, it is an androgynous and feminine theme, it should be so much fun I can’t wait!
week 10 1/12/08
London =)
Today we went to London to see the exhibition Sport vs. Fashion and to complete additional research on the topic.
The exhibition was incredible here is some information i got from it -
'BODISME -the body as a tool of invisible communication' - V&A Website
‘This exhibition explores the creative connections between the two worlds fashion and sport. Recent developments have seen an increasing number of collaborations and hybrids, from fashion designers producing collections with sportswear brands to sports personalities heading fashion campaigns or even designing their own collections Fashion V Sport will reveal the complexities and tensions between the two industries.’
‘Sportswear has become an essential part of the modern wardrobe. Trainers and tracksuits are often more readily worn than suits, and high performance textiles developed for competition are being integrated into high-end fashion. Fashion V Sport examines the way that sports styles are adapted to make fashion statements, both on the street and through high fashion, and how sports and fashion products are consumed, customised and worn.’
Dare: Technical Innovation
Function and high performance are of primary concern in the design of sportswear. Companies invest a considerable amount of time and money into researching performance-enhancing garments and footwear. Recently, fashion designers have integrated many of these technologies into their designs, often in direct collaboration with sports corporations. At the same time, sportswear has become increasingly fashionable and self-aware, often looking back at its own design history.
Display: Individuality and Uniformity
Sportswear or sports-inspired fashion may seem a uniform mode of dress. There is nothing more ubiquitous than a pair of trainers, a hooded jersey top and a pair of tracksuit bottoms. However, individuality is expressed through subtle differences and modifications. This section explores how homemade street adaptations - such as how laces are tied and adorned, or how tracksuits are worn - have inspired designers to reinterpret trainers and the tracksuit. It also looks at how the practice of customising has motivated the production of industrially customised goods sold by major sports companies.
Play: Exaggeration and Vibrancy
Sportswear first crossed over into casual wear because it was comfortable and affordable. Since then it has increasingly acquired its own sartorial language, one that is based on patterns and colours of performance sportswear but is often playful and highly exaggerated. In manipulating the idea of sportswear, designers have pushed the boundaries of what trainers and sports clothes can look like. Witty, ironic and sophisticated, their work reflects the equally inventive customisation of sportswear that can be seen on the street.
Desire: Obsessive Behaviour
The area where fashion and sportswear coexist most comfortably is in the advertising and consumption of menswear and sport-related products. From case studies of a designer's obsession with football, via one-off, limited edition or cult design pieces, to expensive trainer and tracksuit collections, this section pinpoints the place in which sportswear's function has become almost redundant and instead its fashionability has become the key feature.
London =)
Today we went to London to see the exhibition Sport vs. Fashion and to complete additional research on the topic.
The exhibition was incredible here is some information i got from it -
'BODISME -the body as a tool of invisible communication' - V&A Website
‘This exhibition explores the creative connections between the two worlds fashion and sport. Recent developments have seen an increasing number of collaborations and hybrids, from fashion designers producing collections with sportswear brands to sports personalities heading fashion campaigns or even designing their own collections Fashion V Sport will reveal the complexities and tensions between the two industries.’
‘Sportswear has become an essential part of the modern wardrobe. Trainers and tracksuits are often more readily worn than suits, and high performance textiles developed for competition are being integrated into high-end fashion. Fashion V Sport examines the way that sports styles are adapted to make fashion statements, both on the street and through high fashion, and how sports and fashion products are consumed, customised and worn.’
Dare: Technical Innovation
Function and high performance are of primary concern in the design of sportswear. Companies invest a considerable amount of time and money into researching performance-enhancing garments and footwear. Recently, fashion designers have integrated many of these technologies into their designs, often in direct collaboration with sports corporations. At the same time, sportswear has become increasingly fashionable and self-aware, often looking back at its own design history.
Display: Individuality and Uniformity
Sportswear or sports-inspired fashion may seem a uniform mode of dress. There is nothing more ubiquitous than a pair of trainers, a hooded jersey top and a pair of tracksuit bottoms. However, individuality is expressed through subtle differences and modifications. This section explores how homemade street adaptations - such as how laces are tied and adorned, or how tracksuits are worn - have inspired designers to reinterpret trainers and the tracksuit. It also looks at how the practice of customising has motivated the production of industrially customised goods sold by major sports companies.
Play: Exaggeration and Vibrancy
Sportswear first crossed over into casual wear because it was comfortable and affordable. Since then it has increasingly acquired its own sartorial language, one that is based on patterns and colours of performance sportswear but is often playful and highly exaggerated. In manipulating the idea of sportswear, designers have pushed the boundaries of what trainers and sports clothes can look like. Witty, ironic and sophisticated, their work reflects the equally inventive customisation of sportswear that can be seen on the street.
Desire: Obsessive Behaviour
The area where fashion and sportswear coexist most comfortably is in the advertising and consumption of menswear and sport-related products. From case studies of a designer's obsession with football, via one-off, limited edition or cult design pieces, to expensive trainer and tracksuit collections, this section pinpoints the place in which sportswear's function has become almost redundant and instead its fashionability has become the key feature.
- All the above information was collected from the V&A Website.
I really enjoyed this exhibition and think it will help massively towards our project after Christmas!
During the trip to London we also visited Dover Street Market it was great to see the displays and look at the detail of the garments, it definitely gave me inspiration for ideas on visual merchandising. After this I went to Camden market with my friend Lucy from the course, this was so much fun; I have never been before, and…. I brought boots yay :D!
During the trip to London we also visited Dover Street Market it was great to see the displays and look at the detail of the garments, it definitely gave me inspiration for ideas on visual merchandising. After this I went to Camden market with my friend Lucy from the course, this was so much fun; I have never been before, and…. I brought boots yay :D!
week 9 28/11/08
Today we had both groups in the studios at the same time this was a bit manic but we managed to get things done. We were given instructions for both completing the pattern and constructing the shirt, this is to help us to become more independent, it was scary but will give us more confidence in the future. I got to start sewing the shirt together which was good and meant I wasn’t behind; I get extremely stressed when I fall behind. There is only two weeks left so now I am concentrating on getting everything up to date so when it comes to the deadline I am not under pressure.
This is me pinning the pattern onto the shirt fabric, this has to be accurate otherwise it can ruin the finished piece.
Today we had both groups in the studios at the same time this was a bit manic but we managed to get things done. We were given instructions for both completing the pattern and constructing the shirt, this is to help us to become more independent, it was scary but will give us more confidence in the future. I got to start sewing the shirt together which was good and meant I wasn’t behind; I get extremely stressed when I fall behind. There is only two weeks left so now I am concentrating on getting everything up to date so when it comes to the deadline I am not under pressure.
This is me pinning the pattern onto the shirt fabric, this has to be accurate otherwise it can ruin the finished piece.
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Week 9
I’ve just realised I never wrote about my first day, there has to be something about my first day so here we go…
I had been to the arts institute before in the summer holidays for the ‘Summer Study Course’ this was a great opportunity, I got to meet people on my course, get to know Bournemouth and the campus of the Arts Institute.
So anyway when I arrived the whole fear of not knowing where I was going wasn’t there, I even had people to meet that I had met from the course and also online through trying to find a house. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that it wasn’t the nerve-racking day its conventionally suppose to be, however I still was scared about the whole moving away from home, starting the course, which was entirely knew to me, but I guess it was more excitement then fear. When we all went into the studio for the first time, I was shocked, I mean, there was loads of us, so many faces so many names, millions of thoughts were going through my mind, some of these people are going to be life long friends, this course is going to get me my future career which will ultimately last for the entire duration of my life.
Since that first day I have learnt so much, made so many good friends and become a whole lot more independent and i still can’t wait for the rest to come!!!
I’ve just realised I never wrote about my first day, there has to be something about my first day so here we go…
I had been to the arts institute before in the summer holidays for the ‘Summer Study Course’ this was a great opportunity, I got to meet people on my course, get to know Bournemouth and the campus of the Arts Institute.
So anyway when I arrived the whole fear of not knowing where I was going wasn’t there, I even had people to meet that I had met from the course and also online through trying to find a house. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that it wasn’t the nerve-racking day its conventionally suppose to be, however I still was scared about the whole moving away from home, starting the course, which was entirely knew to me, but I guess it was more excitement then fear. When we all went into the studio for the first time, I was shocked, I mean, there was loads of us, so many faces so many names, millions of thoughts were going through my mind, some of these people are going to be life long friends, this course is going to get me my future career which will ultimately last for the entire duration of my life.
Since that first day I have learnt so much, made so many good friends and become a whole lot more independent and i still can’t wait for the rest to come!!!
Week 9 continued
The design topic at the moment is the shaker project!
I have decided to concentrate on sustainability and ethical fashion, the shakers strongly believed in quality of their work and I want to take the same approach by using all organic materials and make my outfit timeless to help fast fashion! I have decided to design a dress; I think I am going to enjoy the process of this project!
The design topic at the moment is the shaker project!
I have decided to concentrate on sustainability and ethical fashion, the shakers strongly believed in quality of their work and I want to take the same approach by using all organic materials and make my outfit timeless to help fast fashion! I have decided to design a dress; I think I am going to enjoy the process of this project!
week 9 27/11/08
Today we finished our shorts; this is the third garment we have made and I was so happy with the level of my improvement I have felt masses of satisfaction during my journey in construction and feel my hard work has paid off! We now only have one more item of clothing to make and it is a shirt, I am really excited about this and love the fact I am no longer scared about coming into a construction lesson! HAPPY! :D
We also made the pattern for the shirt today and I stayed behind to finish it so I am not behind tomorrow, some friends stay to finish to and helped me when I was struggling, I have made great friendships on my course!
Today there was a presentation on ‘Red or Dead’ by Wayne Andrew Hemingway but I felt I would get too behind in pattern cutting if I went to watch it so I decided to give it a miss, I felt I missed out but know I can watch it on the internet so its not so bad!
Sarah Charles asked the group if anyone would be interested in dressing for London Fashion Week and my hand was straight in the air, this would be a fantastic experience and I do not want to miss it, it would be hard work but I know I would love it, it would be a massive adrenaline rush! It would also be great experience as I am interested in styling and promotion.
Today we finished our shorts; this is the third garment we have made and I was so happy with the level of my improvement I have felt masses of satisfaction during my journey in construction and feel my hard work has paid off! We now only have one more item of clothing to make and it is a shirt, I am really excited about this and love the fact I am no longer scared about coming into a construction lesson! HAPPY! :D
We also made the pattern for the shirt today and I stayed behind to finish it so I am not behind tomorrow, some friends stay to finish to and helped me when I was struggling, I have made great friendships on my course!
Today there was a presentation on ‘Red or Dead’ by Wayne Andrew Hemingway but I felt I would get too behind in pattern cutting if I went to watch it so I decided to give it a miss, I felt I missed out but know I can watch it on the internet so its not so bad!
Sarah Charles asked the group if anyone would be interested in dressing for London Fashion Week and my hand was straight in the air, this would be a fantastic experience and I do not want to miss it, it would be hard work but I know I would love it, it would be a massive adrenaline rush! It would also be great experience as I am interested in styling and promotion.
Week 9 26/11/08
Today we were supposed to have illustration but it was cancelled due to no computers, so me and a couple of friends decided to go and look at the museum in the library, ‘modip’ this was really useful as we know that our project for after Christmas is going to be based around sport and the exhibition the museum was showing was sport, I jotted down a few notes on popular fabrics used for sportswear as it might come in handy!
Today we were supposed to have illustration but it was cancelled due to no computers, so me and a couple of friends decided to go and look at the museum in the library, ‘modip’ this was really useful as we know that our project for after Christmas is going to be based around sport and the exhibition the museum was showing was sport, I jotted down a few notes on popular fabrics used for sportswear as it might come in handy!
Week 8 18/11/08
During today myself and a friend from my course modelled a couple of the second year's work, they were really friendly and helpful with any questions i had, one if the girls Sarah, told me all about the Fashion Show they hold every year, it sounds great, and i think it will be so much fun to help out with dressing! They had made jackets, I modelled two and I really liked both of the designs, one had an overstated hood, very theatrical and the other was a cape, it gave me a chance to see what sort of things you do in the second year if you choose design, it looked fun but hard work, there work was being shown to the tutors. During the presentation there were also 2nd years from the promotion side taking part as well, this aspect is still more appealing to me.
I’m sorting out work experience at the moment and I’m hoping to work for Topshop on Oxford Street and want to work in the buying department, this would be great experience and I cant wait!
During today myself and a friend from my course modelled a couple of the second year's work, they were really friendly and helpful with any questions i had, one if the girls Sarah, told me all about the Fashion Show they hold every year, it sounds great, and i think it will be so much fun to help out with dressing! They had made jackets, I modelled two and I really liked both of the designs, one had an overstated hood, very theatrical and the other was a cape, it gave me a chance to see what sort of things you do in the second year if you choose design, it looked fun but hard work, there work was being shown to the tutors. During the presentation there were also 2nd years from the promotion side taking part as well, this aspect is still more appealing to me.
I’m sorting out work experience at the moment and I’m hoping to work for Topshop on Oxford Street and want to work in the buying department, this would be great experience and I cant wait!
Week 8 17/11/08
Today was the deadline for the folk projects, and we had to do a presentation of our work to the class. When it comes to presentations I'm not totally neurotic its just the fear of not knowing what to say and having a massive group of people watching you, I’m a loud person anyway so I think this helps, I just need to practice more and become more confident in front if a large group of people. Overall I was happy with the finished result of my folk shirt.
We were set our new brief:
'necessary, useful and beautiful' focussing on the designers 'Shakers',
-Explore the shaker movement and originate your own philosophy and design theme from this inspiration to design a full outfit.
I am looking forward to researching into the shakers, and think there concepts are inspiring.
Today was the deadline for the folk projects, and we had to do a presentation of our work to the class. When it comes to presentations I'm not totally neurotic its just the fear of not knowing what to say and having a massive group of people watching you, I’m a loud person anyway so I think this helps, I just need to practice more and become more confident in front if a large group of people. Overall I was happy with the finished result of my folk shirt.
We were set our new brief:
'necessary, useful and beautiful' focussing on the designers 'Shakers',
-Explore the shaker movement and originate your own philosophy and design theme from this inspiration to design a full outfit.
I am looking forward to researching into the shakers, and think there concepts are inspiring.
14/11/08
Week 7
Today was a catch up day in the studios, i love these days, its such a good way for me to get everything done and get my work up-to-date. I completed the shorts up to the stage we have to have done by next lesson, i have enjoyed making the shorts and prefered them to the skirt! I also re-made my sample seams from the first ever lesson in construction, it was so good to see how much i have improved by comparing the samples against eachother, i couldnt even sew in a straight line when i first started, was not good, and now i feel so much more confident on the machine! Happy times =)!!!!
Week 7
Today was a catch up day in the studios, i love these days, its such a good way for me to get everything done and get my work up-to-date. I completed the shorts up to the stage we have to have done by next lesson, i have enjoyed making the shorts and prefered them to the skirt! I also re-made my sample seams from the first ever lesson in construction, it was so good to see how much i have improved by comparing the samples against eachother, i couldnt even sew in a straight line when i first started, was not good, and now i feel so much more confident on the machine! Happy times =)!!!!
Week 7 11/11/08
Today was the debate ‘for’ and ‘against’ Ethical and Couture Fashion and I really enjoyed it!I was in the team ‘For’ Ethical and Couture Fashion. I really felt I learnt a great deal on the two subjects in dispute and liked the idea of a debate; we had judges, an audience and even a whip! :) Was a good experience.
Here are some of the arguments i researched and used:
Arguments for ethical fashion
Organic Materials
-Synthetic materials are made from petrochemicals polluting to the environment causing global warming
-Non biodegradable and difficult to dispose off
-Can cause serious illnesses and even death to cotton farmers.
-Pesticides also affect local eco-systems, killing certain plants and animals causing an imbalance.
-Hazardous chemicals are also used on wool for example sheep dips where they have been linked to illnesses with sheep farmers.
-In many parts of the world garments are dyed or bleached using toxic chemicals without proper precautions affecting workers, and flow into sewers and rivers damaging local eco-systems.
-Organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical pesticides these are expensive and can result in damaged to health and environment.
-While organic farming is more difficult it saves lives from not using pesticides, we no longer have debt problems, income is more profit at the end of the season and farmers land and soil are preserved.
-One cup of pesticides and fertilisers is used in the production of a typical T-shirt and up to a third of the weight of the t-shirt is made up from chemical residues which can irritate the skin.
In the UK we sort approximately 250,000 tonnes of textile waste every year and this is sorted into five categories
The top 5% are described as ‘cream’ or ‘as new’ and are usually sold in charity shops in this country. A further 45% are classified as ‘second hand’ and are sent to third world countries or those experiencing situations resulting in extreme poverty. 25% of clothes recycling goes for fibre reclamation and are made into new clothes or other textiles. 15% of the textiles are used for wiping cloths by various industries and the remaining 10% are actual waste.
Quote:
The secret behind selling ethical fashion is that 5% of the market will buy it, being eco, regardless of aesthetic, 45% sit on the fence but could be convinced and the other 50% don’t give a fuck. Do you give a fuck?
The world of fashion may be stylish, glamorous and exciting. But have you ever stopped to think about its wider impact?
Week 7 10/11/08
Today we were doing sketchbook work for our project folk, I really enjoy recording my ideas in a sketchbook. We were learning how to do flat drawings, this is something I need to practice as I find it hard to produce accurate drawings, but I found books in the library and have brought a couple from Amazon so I am all set! After uni, we were allowed to stay behind to catch up with our skirts, so I got that done, and I didn’t mess it up, I love the feeling of satisfaction, its so rewarding!
Today was the debate ‘for’ and ‘against’ Ethical and Couture Fashion and I really enjoyed it!I was in the team ‘For’ Ethical and Couture Fashion. I really felt I learnt a great deal on the two subjects in dispute and liked the idea of a debate; we had judges, an audience and even a whip! :) Was a good experience.
Here are some of the arguments i researched and used:
Arguments for ethical fashion
Organic Materials
-Synthetic materials are made from petrochemicals polluting to the environment causing global warming
-Non biodegradable and difficult to dispose off
-Can cause serious illnesses and even death to cotton farmers.
-Pesticides also affect local eco-systems, killing certain plants and animals causing an imbalance.
-Hazardous chemicals are also used on wool for example sheep dips where they have been linked to illnesses with sheep farmers.
-In many parts of the world garments are dyed or bleached using toxic chemicals without proper precautions affecting workers, and flow into sewers and rivers damaging local eco-systems.
-Organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical pesticides these are expensive and can result in damaged to health and environment.
-While organic farming is more difficult it saves lives from not using pesticides, we no longer have debt problems, income is more profit at the end of the season and farmers land and soil are preserved.
-One cup of pesticides and fertilisers is used in the production of a typical T-shirt and up to a third of the weight of the t-shirt is made up from chemical residues which can irritate the skin.
In the UK we sort approximately 250,000 tonnes of textile waste every year and this is sorted into five categories
The top 5% are described as ‘cream’ or ‘as new’ and are usually sold in charity shops in this country. A further 45% are classified as ‘second hand’ and are sent to third world countries or those experiencing situations resulting in extreme poverty. 25% of clothes recycling goes for fibre reclamation and are made into new clothes or other textiles. 15% of the textiles are used for wiping cloths by various industries and the remaining 10% are actual waste.
Quote:
The secret behind selling ethical fashion is that 5% of the market will buy it, being eco, regardless of aesthetic, 45% sit on the fence but could be convinced and the other 50% don’t give a fuck. Do you give a fuck?
The world of fashion may be stylish, glamorous and exciting. But have you ever stopped to think about its wider impact?
Week 7 10/11/08
Today we were doing sketchbook work for our project folk, I really enjoy recording my ideas in a sketchbook. We were learning how to do flat drawings, this is something I need to practice as I find it hard to produce accurate drawings, but I found books in the library and have brought a couple from Amazon so I am all set! After uni, we were allowed to stay behind to catch up with our skirts, so I got that done, and I didn’t mess it up, I love the feeling of satisfaction, its so rewarding!
9/11/08
New York Trip
When I found out the course trip was to New York, I was sooo happy, I have always wanted to visit New York, i mean, its NEW YORK!!!
But........I can't afford it this year, which is i such a shame but i have decided to wait until I leave uni and visit New York whilst travelling to other places to.
I have always wanted to explore the world, and I can’t wait to have the opportunity to do so when I have finished education and have saved up enough money to enable a fantastic experience.
New York Trip
When I found out the course trip was to New York, I was sooo happy, I have always wanted to visit New York, i mean, its NEW YORK!!!
But........I can't afford it this year, which is i such a shame but i have decided to wait until I leave uni and visit New York whilst travelling to other places to.
I have always wanted to explore the world, and I can’t wait to have the opportunity to do so when I have finished education and have saved up enough money to enable a fantastic experience.
Finished work in construction -
Shirt:
With the shorts I felt it was a shame to make them in calico and whish we had made them in denim.
I learnt how to apply another zip but this time it was a different type, I can see my improvement in each garment I make which gives me great pleasure, I really enjoyed making the shorts and I feel this is down to my progression and think the more I enhance my skills the more I enjoy construction, I really took my time and wanted to reach perfection with the shorts, ok so it wasn’t perfection, but I feel it was close, close enough anyway :D!
Skirt:
The skirt was the second completed garment, and I found it much easier to follow the steps and could feel myself developing to a great extent, it was the first time I had done a zip and found this difficult but great to learn, I enjoyed using a real fabric as we had only ever sewn onto calico before. Again I was pleased with the result and felt i had achieved a lot.
Bodice -
The bodice was the first garment we made so naturally I found it the hardest, I struggled a lot and found myself redoing parts over 5 times, yes this was extremely annoying, I think I perhaps may have been near tears, sounds silly, but it can be so frustrating! But anyway eventually I finished and I was pleased with the outcome for a first construction of clothing!
Shirt:
The shirt was final garment to make and the most difficult, as we had to both complete the pattern and make it independently, it was hard work but it was good to see how much I was able to do, I was pleased with the outcome and feel much more confident after this task!
With the shorts I felt it was a shame to make them in calico and whish we had made them in denim.I learnt how to apply another zip but this time it was a different type, I can see my improvement in each garment I make which gives me great pleasure, I really enjoyed making the shorts and I feel this is down to my progression and think the more I enhance my skills the more I enjoy construction, I really took my time and wanted to reach perfection with the shorts, ok so it wasn’t perfection, but I feel it was close, close enough anyway :D!
Skirt:
The skirt was the second completed garment, and I found it much easier to follow the steps and could feel myself developing to a great extent, it was the first time I had done a zip and found this difficult but great to learn, I enjoyed using a real fabric as we had only ever sewn onto calico before. Again I was pleased with the result and felt i had achieved a lot.Bodice -
The bodice was the first garment we made so naturally I found it the hardest, I struggled a lot and found myself redoing parts over 5 times, yes this was extremely annoying, I think I perhaps may have been near tears, sounds silly, but it can be so frustrating! But anyway eventually I finished and I was pleased with the outcome for a first construction of clothing!
Monday 27/09/08
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j'adore London.....
Fabric sourcing
Brief: Explore the fabric shop areas to aid your design work for future projects and gain fabric understanding.
Applied Fabrics - printed fabric, textured fabric, pleated or quilted fabrics, embroided or beaded fabrics.
When I found out we were researching applied fabrics I was pleased because I knew this is a popular fabric. We collected an ample amount of swatches, however we were limited to how much we could spend, during our research we found out just how expensive applied fabrics are. We spent £10 on a swatch of 10cm from The Silk Society, and the rest we managed to flutter our eyelashes and get a small sample for free.
Here are some pictures I took whilst exploring the fabrics shops:
London London London London London London London London
j'adore London.....
Fabric sourcing
Brief: Explore the fabric shop areas to aid your design work for future projects and gain fabric understanding.
Applied Fabrics - printed fabric, textured fabric, pleated or quilted fabrics, embroided or beaded fabrics.
When I found out we were researching applied fabrics I was pleased because I knew this is a popular fabric. We collected an ample amount of swatches, however we were limited to how much we could spend, during our research we found out just how expensive applied fabrics are. We spent £10 on a swatch of 10cm from The Silk Society, and the rest we managed to flutter our eyelashes and get a small sample for free.
Here are some pictures I took whilst exploring the fabrics shops:
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