LIVE PROJECT - WEEK 10 - Cutting out / Final garment

PROBLEM SOLVING

Unfortunately, we couldn't find the fabric that was originality selected for my dress so I had to improvise with what we had. This is another really useful lesson to learn when it comes to studying fashion. 9 times out of 10, things will not go the way you expected them to! I find it really helpful to get used to this idea, because then I'm less surprised or stressed when this does happen. I was looking forward to using the white linen fabric but I'm also just as happy to use these two new ones (shown above).

Me and Iain were trying to chose between the two and we both agreed to just use both! We discussed using the bottom fabric for the ruffled sleeves and skirt as it has a quality that holds the fabric when you scrunch it.

FINAL GARMENT 

Putting together the final garment was such an exciting process for me. This dress isn't what I'd usually design because I'm obviously designing for Bolongaro Trevor but I'm still proud of it none the less.

I think its the small details that come together that make this garment exciting for me. I particularly love the box pleated collar and button hole feature. I also think that the edge stitching along the front and back bodice panels add a bit of 'extra' that just shows the garment hasn't been rushed.

REPORT

Layouts using indesign isn't one of my strengths but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I quite enjoyed putting it together and I hope that it makes my report more interesting to read.

I quite enjoy the writing side of this course and I think that my approach to research for this part of the project was effective for me and I will definitely be using it for my dissertation next year. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to practice both my writing and layout skills. 

Here is the final outcome of my report. I'm really pleased with it and I think that the wooden pegs are very Bolongaro Trevor!

CV

I used Pinterest to inspire me with 'creative' CV's. I really wanted to experiment with making a CV that was interesting at first glance, easy to read and reflective of my personality and of me as a designer. I think that I achieved this and I'm happy with how it turned out.

CONCLUSION

Although this project hasn’t been an entirely enjoyable experience for me, I do feel that I have learned a lot. I strongly feel that my pattern making and garment engineering skills have improved and I now feel much more confident about third year. Being asked to speak in front of the entire class about my ideas and stepping up to direct the group was extremely invaluable to me, even if it scared me to death. I have also built so many friendships within the group that I had never anticipated for which is just as valuable to me as any skills learned. My confidence has grown after coming to university but this project alone has done so much for me in terms of confidence, self esteem and drive and for that, I am thankful.