the first project – creating for a customer profile
08 Feb 2010 Leave a Comment
this project consisted of creating a collection of evening wear and day/work wear for a specific customer profile..i chose frances..a high profile cosmetic surgeon. we had to take inspiration for this collection from a non- trend based idea.. i chose the victorian era, period costume. i enjoyed this project because we had to look at alot of primary sources to gain inspiration. the project was very different to what i have done before because we could not use current trends which meant no magazine/internet images in our sketchbooks, instead we made a trend board and referred to that when we needed to make our looks contemporary. below i have pasted some images of part of the technical side of the project..creating samples. here is a pagoda sleeve i created..these were very popular on costume during the victorian period.
working with the manequin/moulage
08 Feb 2010 Leave a Comment
when we first had a lesson on how to do moulage on a mannequin in order to get patterns to create the clothes, we learnt where to positon the mannequin tape, how to take the darts out/ put them in, the best way to get a good fit etc
so far on the mannequin we have created the following using moulage…a straight skirt, a bodice with sleeve, a fitted bodice in a variety of different styles(different seams etc).
below i have pasted pictures of the moulage process in action.
techniques learnt on photoshop
08 Feb 2010 Leave a Comment
below i have pasted some screen captures of what i have learnt on photoshop.. these techniques were very useful when it comes to creating the boards i have done for my projets. 
End of jan/feb.
08 Feb 2010 Leave a Comment
the finish of the japanese sashiko project was successful i created a sketchbook full of samples, design ideas and exploration, i also created ten design developments in which i formed new illustrations – 3 different poses, i was very proud of these as i had changed my illustrative style quite a bit and learnt how to elongate my drawing so that the figures look more “fashiony” (very long legs etc). the rest of the project consisted of a storyboard representing the theme of the project and the style of my designs, and three final design/illustration boards which also carried the same theme (like elements of the background etc). below are the images off my memory stick of a board in process.
beginning college again after christmas holidays…sashiko project
11 Jan 2010 Leave a Comment
We were given a new brief just before the christmas holidays which concentrates on japanese sashiko techniques from the 18th century through to present.
The aim of this project is to explore the techniques and experiment with them so that we can incorporate it into our own design work, creating a spring/summer collection of the same type of garments, for example, 10 coats or 10 dresses.
So far, i am enjoying this project and like investigating the different textile techniques that the japanese used to make different garments like kimonos, waistcoats ad fire fighting jackets. the spiritual protection that some of the symbols represent on the garments make it more interesting.
Sarah Todd BA Fashion Student York!!!:)x
05 Oct 2009 1 Comment
Hey, I’m Sarah Todd, a Fashion BA student living in York, studying my degree at York College. My blog shows actions from my Foundation Degree which i graduated from in July 2011. It progresses heavily in to my level 6 work produced during the time in which i will be completing my BA. Below i have listed the exciting modules and activities you will be able to look through on my blog…
Module 1: working for a client…The Yorkshire Museum
- With a theme of Medieval York (project title TBC)
- an independent, self-negotiated brief in which students are expected to write their own statement of intent, outlining pieces for production.
- the only thing set in stone is for a garment to be produced for and exhibited in the museum.
- my statement of intent includes:
- The garment!!!
- A textile and process book
- A CAD produced design and concept portfolio (including Story board, Final board, Statement of intent and 10 Design developments)
- A mini moulage book
Module 2: Preparing for the real world!!!
- building professional business knowledge, contacts and CV skills is a fundamental part of this course, as this time next I will be in my first job within the bustling Fashion industry, or slowing working my way in to it!
- Building contacts – this will be pleaters, printers, embroiderers, fabric and harbedashery stores and other general textile based contacts. Through my present and future work and work experience i will produce a valuable list of contacts also.
- Business knowledge. Building a general knowledge by using business templates offered by banks for example and by other websites, will prepare me along with producing notes on other areas if i ever consider setting up my own label or selling within a store.
Module 3: Fashion Proposal
- a module within another….producing a visual diary and a statement of intent, both reflecting over my final collection for Foundation Degree and preparing for my final collection for BA.
Module 4: Final Collection!!!!!
- scary times, final collection for BA needs to be fabulous, i will make sure it is just that!!…here are my initial ideas!!!….
- La dolce vita, all things glamorous, luxurious and italiano, during the 50s and 60s!
