Week 5!

 Hello loves, 

This week I completed my first look!! I am very happy with how it turned out.  I also had another meeting with Bella, the jewelry student I am collaborating with.  Things are moving ahead very quickly and going well!

I have been having a lot of trouble finding the right fabric to print off my own fabrics for this collection.  I talked with Phil Renato and was able to figure out the best way to achieve the look I want!  I am going to use a heat transfer paper and essentially print a decal of my engineered print for my jumpsuit.  

I have a final fitting for my first look with Daphne and a first fitting for my second look with Andii next week!  We are also meeting Tuesday with the photography program to make a plan for a photoshoot to capture our collections. 

I am excited about all of the collaborations that are happening with capstone this year! 

WEEK 5

 Hi all, 

This weeks' agenda consisted of finishing ensemble 1 and starting the prototype fitting of ensemble 2. 

Here is the outer shell and lining pieces of the front and back of ensemble 1 and the finished garment after being fully constructed. 

Here is the first prototype fitting for ensemble 2. There were visible fit issues within the bust, neckline, and shoulders. Revisions have been made and the new prototype will be fitted to the model next week to ensure the seamless fit of the finished garment. 

Until next time,

Salina

Week 5!

This week I finished look number 1! I then worked on shirts for looks number 5 and 8, and started patterning for look 7 as well as look 4. I then cut out the skirt for look 4, and started playing around with the fit.

Week 5 - FLO

 Hello everyone!

This week marks the completion of the first ensemble of this spring’s capstone collections!

What a joy it has been to work alongside such talented people, sharing this milestone was an inspiring experience for me.  

It was slow going at first, but with the final look under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities to finish the rest of my looks.

Ensemble 1 involved creating a silk bodice with organza bubble sleeves and a pair of adjustable stretch pants.  It took lots of planning and mockups of the pants to get the right proportions and construction techniques to achieve the look I envisioned.  I even used the final fabric I had in a different color to test how the fabric behaved.  I am most proud of the closure for the pants, 3 soft elastics were sewn to each side of the back waist extensions, this eliminates bulk while providing secure support for the wearer.  The front waist has sewn ties in self fabric to keep the pants on the body and self-ties elevate the construction.  

I have yet to finish the beaded belt for this look, but I plan to make the accessories once the bulk of my looks are finished.

 

Thanks for tuning in this week! 

(scroll to end to see final ensemble)

Hand-stitched lining

Rolled baby hem on sleeves

Pants toile #2 in final fabric

Final construction of pants

Completed ensemble

Week 4

Wow time is flying by.  I can't believe it's already week four! 

 Tuesday: This week I had my first fitting!  Daphne is modeling my final look in my collection (which is the first look I am turning in).  I made a few changes to the pattern and I'm starting in final fabric!

I am excited to get this finished and ready to turn in on Tuesday!

Thursday: Yesterday and today I worked hard getting everything cut and ready to sew in final fabric.  I finished my bodice and got my lining cut and pinned.  All that is left to finish is sewing the lining, adding the zipper and doing a hand rolled hem on the peplum.  I am so happy with the way this is turning out. I can't wait to share the final garment with you!  

Happy weekend! You will find me sewing in a corner somewhere in northern MI :) 

Week 4!

This week my aunt came down from Traverse City to try on the mock-up from look one. From there I adjusted the patterns to fit her perfectly before cutting and sewing the dress.

I hand picked the zipper, and I plan on hand sewing the hem as well. Other than the hem, and adding a hook and eye closure, the dress for look one is complete! 

I completed the vest and shorts for look 5, and patterned the shirt. After patterning the shirt for look 5, I made a mock-up of the sleeve just to make sure I was happy with the fit and fullness that I had added. And I was! So after fitting the mock-up sleeve to the form, I cut out the entire shirt pattern in the pink silk. 

I also changed my design for look 8, and decided on using the pleated fabric from my collection to make a relaxed collared shirt. I cut out the patterns for that shirt as well. Next week I will focus on sewing both shirts as well as working on patterns for look 7, the men’s tailored suit!

WEEK 4

 Greetings,

This week consisted of holding my final prototype fitting for ensemble 1, hand painting my print onto my fabric, and working on finishing my design board.

The overall shape and fit on the model is to my liking so now I can create it in my final fabric. 

She practiced walking and noticed that the hem limits her step slightly, so I will either widen the hem or add a slit for better walking ability. 

Here I am painting my Hebrew lettering onto my fabric. After some feedback in class I decided to go with a metallic paint. I roughly traced out the letters in pen and I am going over it with the paint.  

Here is my design board featured on the wall of our sewing lab. 

Thank you for tuning in,

xoxo, Salina