Red Pink: Week 4

 This week the first look is really starting to take shape! The side front, pleated drape was used to draft the side front pattern.

And the entire back of the dress was also draped and patterned. Using a featherwale corduroy sample fabric, I pinched out, pinned, and marked a fisheye dart for waste shaping. The edges of the dart became the style line for the side and center panels of the dress back, finishing in a curve toward the center back. 

I tried laying a separate muslin piece over the side back drape and copying the style lines like I did for the front, but something just seemed off. 

And when I compared the style line on the corduroy with the style line copied onto the separate muslin piece they just weren't matching up. So I cut the style line on the corduroy to pattern both the side back and center back.

I layered the corduroy piece over the muslin with center backs and tops aligned to get the correct skirt length. And you can really see in the picture below how different the curved style lines were from each other on each piece. 

It all came together in the end though! I'm really pleased with the fit around the waist, bust and hips. And the resulting skirt shape and fullness was exactly what I was aiming for. The next step is meeting with my model for a test fit and adjustments, which will then be applied to the pattern. I can't wait to see this look in the final fabric!

VIER: Week 4

 

This week, I went to Tandy leather for the FIRST TIME! I felt like a kid in a candy store! I shopped around a bit and ended up buying a whole hide of peach colored leather for about $100. It was the perfect color and weight and I am very excited to work with real leather for the first time. 

On Wednesday the fourth, I worked in the lab all day on my patterns for my first ensemble. Luckily, my top’s design is very similar to the military jacket I made last semester. So I traced that pattern, made my adjustments, then made my mockup out of vinyl- which is not easy to work with. However, my mockup top and long circle skirt turned out very nice and minor alterations are needed. 

Today I plan on making the alterations to my patterns and then starting to cut and sew my final 1st ensemble.

CYRK: Transience in Bloom - Week 4

    I finished my prototype for the first ensemble. I definitely need to make some changes, but overall, I am extremely happy with how the silhouette is lying on the form. I also love how the box pleats on the pants turned out. So excited to see it in the final fabric.

    I'm planning to extend the length of the sleeve top layer and trim back the lower layer to expose more of the arm.

    While the top fit the dress form, it was not as fitted as I wanted. I turned the top inside out and pinned the excess fabric into the darts. I still need to smooth out the surrounding areas and evenly distribute the excess fabric so that it hangs evenly.

    After attaching the wrap/skirt component to the pants on one side, I decided to make this a separate garment and then secure it to the pants using hooks and eyes. Not only will this allow the garments to hang better on the body, but it will also make the pants more versatile when styling.

    When I was drafting the pattern for the pants, I removed a dart and absorbed it in the waist, but when I put it on the form, the back side of the pants was a little too small. I will add this amount back into the pattern.

 

Nicole: Week Four

 Hello!

    This past week I worked on starting a mock up for my first look. My first ensemble I’m making is my long cut out dress and fur bolero. I made the pattern for both and then cut the fabric out of a knit for the dress only to realize that the design was way too big. I then also realized I need a stabilizer for my fabric so the cut out isn't so flimsy, and possibly a mesh behind for extra support. I got muslin to remake the dress in to see if the pattern is the problem or if the knit stretched too much and that is the issue. I then realized with the bolero I want to have the circle in the back instead of the front because having it in the front makes putting it on and off much more difficult. 

    So I have the first mock up of the dress done, the second mockup cut out and ready to sew and the bolero mock up done and ready to move on to final for it. Next week I hope to finish my first look and start moving on to my second look.

(Dress mock up number one)

Have a great week everyone!

Week 4

 Week 4 

This week I started to work on my second ensemble! This dress is going to be white with beaded design details on the bodice and skirt. 

I had to take in the sides by 2” and then I pinned my skirt fabric to the bodice piece to get an idea of how I wanted the drape. 

This week I also had the wonderful opportunity to go to Disability Advocates of Kent County and see their wonderful building and learn more about how we as designers can be a part of the advocate movement. 

Week 2

 Working on my three main pieces!

Week #3 Drafting and fabric cutting for capstone

 As I begin the week working on my patterns for my first ensemble, my knit skirt and fur vest.  This week, as I will be cutting these out of the fabric today and starting to put this first look for my collection together. 

Here is a glimpse of my mood board for my capstone collection. The name for this collection is Divine Delicacy. 

I also have been working on my dress for my friends lexi"s wedding this Saturday! As I drafted it, the first pattern paper that you saw in the beginning was how this dress turned out. Fits me perfectly, and i excited to cut it out of the actual fabric. 

This is the fabric that i will be working with as i am trilled and feel this would be a fun challenge for me. I have made 2 garments within 2 weeks !