FRINGING

I thought I would get a sample of fringing to see what it looks like and if it could be adapted to feature on my final design. I like the effect that it created and I thought it could add volume and shape to the accessory I was making at the bust line to accentuate curves. In this image it creates movement within the garment and I could aim for this if I were to feature it on my final accessory. I think it looks nice but I don't think it would work with the detail and shapes that are on my design it would over complicate my design and make it look too busy.

ZIP MANIPULATIONS

Instead of destroying the zips that we were given we got given another to experiment with so I chose experimented with different zips to see which colours would go well together and what techniques or ways that I could change the zip to make it look interesting. I deconstructed, slashed layered and sewed into these zips anything to make it look good and effective. Out of all these experiments I would choose either the layering up of the zips as it would add volume and texture to the accessory. Also where the knitting is inserted behind the zip could create an impact as it could be sewn in using reverse applique revealing it from behind. The colours that I have used are within my original colours scheme but only the grey shades feature in my final colour scheme.

SUFFOLK PUFFS

On top of all the workshops I attended I thought I would learn some of my own so I decided to create Suffolk Puffs. This wasn't the first time creating them so I was confident with the outcome. I made them using different colours, textures and patterns giving me a better idea of what I would want on my final design. I would definitely consider using this technique in my design as I like the bulk of the material and how they create shapes to embody the full shape of the circle.I found this technique quite soothing compared to lace making which I found stressful and very time consuming.If I were to use this in my final design it would have to be in my colour theme which in this case the cream and brown Suffolk Puffs would feature in my design.

FEEDBACK

Today we took part in a peer marking exercise reading through each others blogs and my overall comments we really good but a common improvement was that the colour scheme was too bright so I have decided to stitch to one colour font instead of changing it each blog post. Do you think that will be better? I don't have a problem with changing but I prefer bright colours for some reason but I can understand why some people find it difficult. I think this gave me critical feedback tat I could take on board so my fellow readers found it easier to read my thoughts and feelings or else there would be no point in a blog would there?

What do you think about it now?

SKIRT WITH A WAISTBAND

MANUFACTURE PLAN FOR SKIRT WITH WAISTBAND

1. Fuse the fabric and interfacing of waistband together

2. Fold in half on the fold line and make sure correct sides are together.

3. Sew 1.5cm seam allowance at either side.

4. To create button stand we need to sew 1.5cm seam allowance from the notch to the end of the waistband.

5. Reduce Bulk on either end of the button stand.

6. Bag out either end by turning it the correct way.

7. Attach the back of the skirt to the front of the waistband using 1.5cm seam allowance.

8. Iron over the seam allowance on the front of the waistband and finish by topstitching the waistband down and over lock bottom of the skirt.

SAMPLES OF DESIGNS OF ACCESSORY

FIT FOR A DOLL

I thought I would be good and do a bit of independent work and sample my design in quarter scales so I drafted a pattern of a circular shape with a smaller circle inside cut on the fold. I then extracted design 3 and design 7 and replicated the shapes in a smaller scale to see if the colour scheme and the techniques went well together.

Design 7
The techniques used within this design is Suffolk puffs, applique and reverse applique. Obviously I haven't sampled the whole design just a few techniques to get an idea as I have found it difficult to choose what design to create.
Design 3

This design was more simplistic with pom pom and and an open ended zip allocated on the fold in the front with reverse applique and applique techniques. I like both of the outcomes of both samples and might merge the techniques together and see what the outcome look like in future sampling.The shape of this coat inspired all these designs.

I might sample more of my designs so then I believe strongly in one and see what techniques I could attempt and give a positive outcome.
I'll keep you posted on my progress in this unit

LACE MAKING WITH WASHAWAY

MAKING A LACE TYPE FABRIC USING WASH AWAY

EQUIPMENT

• DOMESTIC MACHINE
• WASH AWAY
• EMBROIDERY HOOP

1. Put the fabric into the embroidery hoop and pull tight until the fabric or hoop will not more. Try to remove as much ease as possible.
2. Drop the teeth and take off the ordinary foot and replace with a clear embroidery foot.
3. Bring spool thread up to the top of your work and place threads around fingers loosely.
4.cut loos thread off avoiding them tangling within the lace sample.
5. Shapes need to interlock or else they will wash away with the remaining glue.
6. Wash sample in hot soapy water and then rinse with cold water and hang up to dry until all glue and water it absorbed into the lace type.

As you can see my samples aren't the best! I found this workshop the most difficult as you have to have:
Patience
Control
Focus
Which I have none of !
I attempted this technique twice and the last attempt worked better than the first as I got used to the speed of the machine which was an improvement to when I first started. I added different scraps of material in white to contrast with the vibrant colour scheme of turquoise, purple and orange I used. I definitely wouldn't use this technique again unless I practised and got better at it or else I would just ruin my work.