a bit late...

Ok so all of these posts were supposed to be yesterday but that didn't seem to happen. I had to cover a shift at work and then the scanner in the library wasn't doing what I wanted and yes..you get the picture.

I've been working almost non-stop on my RSA as the deadline is Monday but I have had a few ideas about my FMP. Mainly that I'd like to base my collection around stories, particularly the 'Puddle Lane' series, my only worry with this is copyright.

I'm also enjoying working with sportswear fabric in my RSA so that may be another route I could explore. But really instead of narrowing down my ideas they seem to be ever expanding which is good but ever so slightly annoying.






















The stitched camera images I did for my RSA but I really like them and I've realized my sewing machine can do more than I thought.

I did my trend research board but theres not much info on Spring/Summer 2008 yet which is what I want my collection to be for. Hopefully the next Textile View (after xmas?) will have what I'm looking for. I did find a bit on Summer 2008 sportswear predictions though






















On another note, major thumbs down: Derby isn't having a catwalk show at Graduate Fashion Week. Not good.

playing with print

Although this dress shape is taken from my RSA I really like it. Combined with a print developement from my sketchbook I think it looks rather nice...

sketchbook update

vintage doillies, a silk collar and some crocheted gloves

some new purchases from ebay....

Tutorial

I had a tutorial today where I talked through my sketchbook and blog about my intitial ideas for my FMP. I realized that there's quite a lot of things which are insipring me which I haven't actually documented anywhere yet.

So far after talking I came to various decisions:

- collection aimed at under 25's, not really tailored, more casual/streetwear
- looking at garments cut from one peice of fabric so one size fits all taken from Japanese Kimono ideas (PHOTOCOPY INFO FROM NEW FASHION JAPAN FOR SKETCHBOOK). I'm not sure my pattern cutting skills are advanced enough for this idea but i'm planning on going into the studio over Christmas to work on this.
- majority of collection from re-used fabrics and textiles
- to print, patch, applique, embroider fabric before being cut
- collection of one-off bespoke pieces - look at audience and retail environment I could be designing for
- using textiles which aren't neccessarily clothing fabric - curtains, bedsheets, tablecloths, tent fabrics etc.















As my whole collection will be made from scratch if this proposal goes ahead then I really need to start designing a time scale and plan sheets for this so as everything is achieved by the deadline.

I also need to decide on a colour pallete so I can start aquiring materials asap.

RSA shapes and garments

Although these aren't for my final collection or planning for my FMP I really like the way they look, the simple unfussy lines etc. Also I'm quite proud of them...

Inspiration Sketchbook (In Progress)

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I did make this slideshow in PowerPoint and made it look all lovely and professional and then I couldn't find any way of uploading it onto Blogger. Not impressed. But I suppose this one does the trick.And I got to play with PowerPoint. Not a whole morning wasted.

If this is the fifth most popular blog in Europe, then god help us all.: Chutzpha

If this is the fifth most popular blog in Europe, then god help us all.: Chutzpha

i've been getting a lot done for my RSA recently but have been kind of neglecting my research development sketchbook. I have lots of images and ideas in it but so far too many different conflicting elements which equal about 5 collections instead of one! my problem is deciding what ideas and when and refining my ideas. i just want to use everything all together and all at once and now! and that really isnt that productive and the more research i do the more ideas i get and ahhh! yes. its driving me a bit mad...