PINTEREST

During our session with Gill , we got introduced to Pinterest. It is a type of website were pin-board style photos are posted that allows users to create and manage theme-based images collections such as events organising, your interests and hobbies. I found this site very helpful and decided to join too.  Pinterest has not only helped me with my research for Gill's module but with my other support module's too. I have managed to discover so many new artists, trends and designers through fashion pin-boards. Since then I get most of my photos sources from this site. It is also fun way of sharing inspiring photos and other users re-pinning them . I was able to find to many inspiring images from art movements like cubism, most-modernism , renaissance and even with my other support modules were we had to research about fabric manipulation . It helped me develop my creative skills by looking at the images as an inspiration.  

CREATING MY JUMPSUIT

Finally after 2 weeks I managed to finish my jumpsuit just in time before easter break which was a relief as I wanted to concentrate on my other modules. I was very pleased with my final outcome which involved changes which I had already mentioned in my previous post. We were given 3 different fabric choices to work on to enhance the design . I chosen grey, blue and white which I thought would look much  better together. I enjoyed the making the jump-suit and feel like I have really achieved something plus I have never made a garment to this extend so I must say it was a successful task. I always had an interest in making garments but never really knew the construction part so it was helpful I took this course as it has helped me with something I am passionate about. 

POCKETS, ZIPS AND COLLARS

Friday support module has been really interesting for me. I have learned how to make zips, pockets, and collars so far . I have made zips and collars before on my foundation course last year but completely forgot the technique so it was good everything had to be recorded on a technical file for this year plus the work looked more presentable on a file . I am quite a perfectionist therefore I wanted all my samples to look neat and tidy so overall I was quite pleased . During this exercise we also had to research on historical and contemporary pockets, collars and zips so it was interesting to discover about how, when and who made them . 

                                           INVISIBLE ZIPS                            

OFF CENTRE ZIPS

       

                                                             STAND COLLAR                                                  

SHIRT COLLAR

                                                                POCKET IN A SEAM

 
                                                         SKIRT FRONT POCKET

PRESENTATION

                   

:Image of helmut newton photography                                      :Helmut Newton 

On wednesday we had our presentation which had to about a designer or an artist that is relevant to our essay question. I chose Helmut Newton , a well known prolific fashion photographer during the 1950s and 1960s . Reflecting on my presentation , I made so many errors due to my nervousness and due to that I started fidgeting and forgot what I was meant to say properly even though I had made notes on my iPad. I should have made more eye-contact and researched about the background of my chosen topic. I have always come across as shy person so perhaps because of that I found it tough to speak in front of the class . My aim is to be more prepared and be more confident when speaking next time .

JUMPSUIT JOURNEY

For my jumpsuit ideas I had successfully construct a silhouette based on Renaissance. I designed my jumpsuit inspired by the 16th century costumes. The costumes in those period were very flamboyant with larger than life frilled collars with big volume puffy sleeves and I wanted to incorporate that into my own concept. We had to make changes to a basic jumpsuit so I made few alteration starting from the neckline by having big frilled collars with mandarin collar and press stud underneath at the back. The centre front is a raglan sleeves with elastic waist. I also changed the back into bodice style with invisible zip fastening. 
    For past few weeks, we have been busy with pattern cutting exercise using basic suit block pattern. I found it quite tough at the beggining when I had to manipulate the shape even though my jumpsuit design was in front of me because pattern cutting is still a new experience for me even though we made the shirt on our last semester. I found the task quite challenging as I had to make so many alteration and I felt nervous thinking I will make mistakes despite the tutors walking around eager to help . Nevertheless I was just glad i managed to finish the whole jumpsuit pattern in one day which was an achievement for someone who works quite slow. I am excited to see the final outcome and actually enjoying pushing myself everyday with new challenges waiting ahead of me.

 

 

 

REPEAT PATTERNS

                      

Image of a vase with baroque patterns                              Research image of a baroque patterns                                  

This monday we have been working on repeat patterns for our wallpaper designs. I had been looking through my renaissance research of baroques because as soon as renaissance word popped in my head , I thought about baroques. I am not really a huge fan of the baroques if i am being honest because i find the patterns quite heavy meaning they look quite over the top anyway I picked a couple of drawings I  had done and merged them together to create a repeat pattern .  I than had to cut up and photocopy my repeat pattern and stick them back together using masking tape to seal . I find this technique not only quicker but i am able to create wonderful patterns and I surprised myself once I painted the designs using colours from my colour palette. The patterns looked more alive and interesting so I am eager to experiment with more colours and techniques in upcoming sessions.

RENAISSANCE

For my monday module, I was working on colour palettes for wallpaper designs . We had to choose one of the themes from 4 art movements based on Renaissance, Cubism, Surrealism & Pop-Art. I decided go for Renaissance because I wanted to do something completely different to my comfort zone. I felt like in the past all the colours I had worked on seemed too familiar however this time I wanted to experiment on new concepts .  I looked at my Renaissance Research and chose 5 colours from both Fashion and Historical related to Contemporary Artists.  I than made 6 boxes that had been divided into 5 uneven lines and painted in a line of each colour .This exercise helped me to get more idea of how my colours may look next to each other and with an accent colour. I went for gold as my accent colour because as you know renaissance period was all about rich and glamour.