My first job this evening was to correct the skirt 'swag' pattern. Which I did by adding on the 2cm it was out by the first time around. The second toile was successful.
This evening I also cut out all my fabric for the Alternative Fashion Week garments.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Monday 8th March
Today I worked on my skirt for outfit four.
After my last toile, there was something off about the back measurements so I re-checked all the measurements and discovered that a couple of them were slighty out so I amended the pattern and remade the garment. This time it was fully successful but upon the fit, I realised there was a need for some kind of slit the ensure that the model could walk properly so I added in a vent.
After this, I began working on my swag for the back section of the skirt. I managed to get the right amount of drape on it but it was about 2cm too thin.
Following the submission of the toiles for the critique assessment evening, my garments were selected to go on the alterntive fashion week catwalk in London.
http://www.lth-hotels.com/london_events/alternative_fashion_week.htm
So today we were also assigned the fabric for this. The fabrics are a collection of grey/silver tones.
After my last toile, there was something off about the back measurements so I re-checked all the measurements and discovered that a couple of them were slighty out so I amended the pattern and remade the garment. This time it was fully successful but upon the fit, I realised there was a need for some kind of slit the ensure that the model could walk properly so I added in a vent.
After this, I began working on my swag for the back section of the skirt. I managed to get the right amount of drape on it but it was about 2cm too thin.
Following the submission of the toiles for the critique assessment evening, my garments were selected to go on the alterntive fashion week catwalk in London.
http://www.lth-hotels.com/london_events/alternative_fashion_week.htm
So today we were also assigned the fabric for this. The fabrics are a collection of grey/silver tones.
Saturday 6th March
Today I set about fixing the playsuit toile. Initially I tried it on the 'leg mannequin' which it fit perfectly, highlighting the sizing issue with the mannequins being outdated size wise.
From this, I amended the pattern by adding 1cm either side from the hip line and re-shaping the seam. I then made a toile of the lower half (effectively the lining) to see what the fit was like. This fit was much better.
From this fit, I made the rest of the garment again to check it worked ok. It seems to be fine, I need to insert the zip and have a fit.
From this, I amended the pattern by adding 1cm either side from the hip line and re-shaping the seam. I then made a toile of the lower half (effectively the lining) to see what the fit was like. This fit was much better.
From this fit, I made the rest of the garment again to check it worked ok. It seems to be fine, I need to insert the zip and have a fit.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday 4th March
Today was a very long and stessful day.
I began by beginning my third toile for the jacket on outfit four whilst waiting for my tutor to come and advise me on outfit 3.
When my tutor arrived we assessed my playsuit and decided it would be beneficial for me to line the suit fully. So after recieving some direction, I lined the suit. When lined, I had a fitting with one of my colleagues. The fit was perfect, however upon showing my other tutor, she reminded me that the models will be around 5'11" rather than the shorter girl I was using so advised that I add in 5inches to the waist line and redraft the pattern. After trying the playsuit on a girl closer to the height of the model I will be using it became apparent how right she was. See below.
I redrafted the pattern and made a very basic toile to check the amendements.
From this toile, I decided the length was perfect, as was the fit however my tutor did not like the flared nature of the leg so I redrafted the pattern and am now in the process of making my fourth toile.
I began by beginning my third toile for the jacket on outfit four whilst waiting for my tutor to come and advise me on outfit 3.
When my tutor arrived we assessed my playsuit and decided it would be beneficial for me to line the suit fully. So after recieving some direction, I lined the suit. When lined, I had a fitting with one of my colleagues. The fit was perfect, however upon showing my other tutor, she reminded me that the models will be around 5'11" rather than the shorter girl I was using so advised that I add in 5inches to the waist line and redraft the pattern. After trying the playsuit on a girl closer to the height of the model I will be using it became apparent how right she was. See below.
I redrafted the pattern and made a very basic toile to check the amendements.
From this toile, I decided the length was perfect, as was the fit however my tutor did not like the flared nature of the leg so I redrafted the pattern and am now in the process of making my fourth toile.
Wednesday 3rd March
After re-assessing my current point of manufacturing my garments, I realised that I am further behind than I need to be and became concerned that this might become problematic down the line. As a result I had a tutorial with my course leader to come up with an action plan.
The outcome of the meeting was that I need to ask for help and guidance from my tutors and the technicians to ensure that I am able to get back on target, rather than working off my own back and my own initiative and to use their experience and expertise.
I worked on redoing my designs with more appropriate figures to make them more appealing and aesthetically appealing.
You can see my updated designs below.
These are still not my final complete designs but they are progressing nicely.
The outcome of the meeting was that I need to ask for help and guidance from my tutors and the technicians to ensure that I am able to get back on target, rather than working off my own back and my own initiative and to use their experience and expertise.
I worked on redoing my designs with more appropriate figures to make them more appealing and aesthetically appealing.
You can see my updated designs below.
These are still not my final complete designs but they are progressing nicely.
Tuesday 2nd March
This evening I spent a couple of hours pinning adjustments to my tailored jacket on outfit 4 and readjusting the pattern ready for me to make a third toile for it.
Monday 1st March
This week I am mainly focusing on outfit 2 which is the playsuit. I made my first toile which was too tight around the leg area.
Following amending the patterns I made the second toile and the fit was spot on.
Following amending the patterns I made the second toile and the fit was spot on.
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