When we were given the project to think of our own philosophy, like the Shakers, I assumed it would be easy. Virtually a chance to play with what you believe in.
But I found the whole task quite strange. It was difficult to settle on a logical, beautiful philosophy.
After a thought process (which took longer than planned)I came up with the idea of comfort.
'You can only truly feel beautiful, when you are comfortable'.
I tried so hard with the project. I wanted it to be completely professional, much like the work I'd seen in the group critique.
Today was the tutorials with Sarah Lees and Sarah James.
I expained to them about my initaial problems with the philosophy and they commended me for questions and hard work.
From their advice I confidently know what i need to do to improve my work for January. I want to research more and more to get a more rounded view of my own philosophy.
This day, Monday 8th December, was the most beneficial days for my design work. I know what I need to do to improve.
See wasn't so bad after all eh??
08/12/2008
18/11/2008
Is that why they call it 'flat' drawing? :(
HUFF!
Isn't it annoying when you just can't get the hang of something straight away??
To honest, I'm finding the whole Illustrator/In design part of the course very hard. I just can't seem to remember all the little things that makes Jamie be able to copy my design in minutes.
Honestly, today I was playing with Illustrator for about 2 hours and I didn't even finish my Folk design.
Trying to have a complete blog meltdown, but I'm finding the whole importance of IT skills quite disheartening.
I know the help is there if I need it, but i just tend to panic.
On a more positive note, Zoe, Harriet and I had our first meeting about our 'Frock Exchange' fundraisor for the second years fashion show. We have decided to do it in the last week of Januray and advertise EVERYWHERE!
I shall definately keep you posted on the latest news!! V exciting isn't it??
Isn't it annoying when you just can't get the hang of something straight away??
To honest, I'm finding the whole Illustrator/In design part of the course very hard. I just can't seem to remember all the little things that makes Jamie be able to copy my design in minutes.
Honestly, today I was playing with Illustrator for about 2 hours and I didn't even finish my Folk design.
Trying to have a complete blog meltdown, but I'm finding the whole importance of IT skills quite disheartening.
I know the help is there if I need it, but i just tend to panic.
On a more positive note, Zoe, Harriet and I had our first meeting about our 'Frock Exchange' fundraisor for the second years fashion show. We have decided to do it in the last week of Januray and advertise EVERYWHERE!
I shall definately keep you posted on the latest news!! V exciting isn't it??
13/11/2008
MASS DEBATORS!
Oh my goodness I havn't discussed the Fahion debate that we did yesterday yet!
For our PPRD project, we were asked to prepare for a debate about the contraversial topics of;
'What is the point of Ethical Fashion?'
and
'What is the point of Couture?'
Being on the AGAINST team, we had a very challenging task to reserch. We had to argue the downfalls and disadvantages of Ethical Manufacture and Haute Coutute.
We gathered information, facts and figures to throw back at the FOR team for Tuesday.
All in all the debate went brilliantly! The other team came so prepared and put up a real and engaging debate.
In the end we lost the arguments against couture (which I'm a bit knarked about...obviously) and we won the Ethical arguement.
The other team were awesome. They stuck to their arguments and it was evident that both teams had researched all areas of the topics.
For someone who HATES confrontation, I loved it!! Thanks PPRD!
For our PPRD project, we were asked to prepare for a debate about the contraversial topics of;
'What is the point of Ethical Fashion?'
and
'What is the point of Couture?'
Being on the AGAINST team, we had a very challenging task to reserch. We had to argue the downfalls and disadvantages of Ethical Manufacture and Haute Coutute.
We gathered information, facts and figures to throw back at the FOR team for Tuesday.
All in all the debate went brilliantly! The other team came so prepared and put up a real and engaging debate.
In the end we lost the arguments against couture (which I'm a bit knarked about...obviously) and we won the Ethical arguement.
The other team were awesome. They stuck to their arguments and it was evident that both teams had researched all areas of the topics.
For someone who HATES confrontation, I loved it!! Thanks PPRD!
More of a low, to be honest...:(
Construction!
Please, before I explain today's lesson, don't think that I don't love constructing garments because I do.
But.....OH MY GOD!!!!!
It can be done I am sure, BUT mine was never perfect and I did start to panic and eventualy I fell a bit behind!
I will have to go in tomorrow on the studio day to catch up.
I have to learn to listen correctly the first time and not to panivc when things go wrong!
Thank goodness for Jane and Caroline.
lkadhWpiuFHPIuhf GRR!!!!
Please, before I explain today's lesson, don't think that I don't love constructing garments because I do.
But.....OH MY GOD!!!!!
It can be done I am sure, BUT mine was never perfect and I did start to panic and eventualy I fell a bit behind!
I will have to go in tomorrow on the studio day to catch up.
I have to learn to listen correctly the first time and not to panivc when things go wrong!
Thank goodness for Jane and Caroline.
lkadhWpiuFHPIuhf GRR!!!!
28/10/2008
LONDON BABY!
On Monday 27th we all took a trip up to London to do some Fabric Sourcing!
Zoe, Amelia, Sam, Tanya and I headed down to Goldhawk Road to get some samples of some heavier fabrics.
At first I was a bit annoyed that the first shop I went in refused to give us any samples. This became a problem as we realised that most heavier fabrics, like wool and leather, were expensive. Some shopkeepers were reluctant to sell us less than 1/2 a metre!
But once we did a bit of roleplaying and smiled ever so sweetly, we got some really nice samples!
We found it was effective to search for the fabrics ourselves, show an interest in its composition and not baffle them by all crowding around (like typical students!)
Oh, and we proundly got some shopping in too!! HAHA!
Zoe, Amelia, Sam, Tanya and I headed down to Goldhawk Road to get some samples of some heavier fabrics.
At first I was a bit annoyed that the first shop I went in refused to give us any samples. This became a problem as we realised that most heavier fabrics, like wool and leather, were expensive. Some shopkeepers were reluctant to sell us less than 1/2 a metre!
But once we did a bit of roleplaying and smiled ever so sweetly, we got some really nice samples!
We found it was effective to search for the fabrics ourselves, show an interest in its composition and not baffle them by all crowding around (like typical students!)
Oh, and we proundly got some shopping in too!! HAHA!
25/10/2008
Pattern Cutting POWERRR!
Just had two days of pattern cutting with Patricia and Jodie and let me tell you, it is alot harder than I thought!
I have only had experience cutting and very slightly altering vogue patterns etc. so I knew this was going to be hard.
I learnt alot from pattern cutting actually. It takes a lot of patience. It also found it helped me to make notes while Patricia was demonstrating, which I think I need to work on. Hopefully soon I'll be able to just whizz off after the demo and produce a completely accurate and awesome pattern!
I also learnt how effective the Pattern Master is and how to use it.
I felt a bit silly asking Patricia and Jodie for help for what seems like every 5 seconds! I know I need to work on this. I need to trust my own inital instincts.
It's very reassuring having Pat and Jodie there though, they are very lovely people.
I have only had experience cutting and very slightly altering vogue patterns etc. so I knew this was going to be hard.
I learnt alot from pattern cutting actually. It takes a lot of patience. It also found it helped me to make notes while Patricia was demonstrating, which I think I need to work on. Hopefully soon I'll be able to just whizz off after the demo and produce a completely accurate and awesome pattern!
I also learnt how effective the Pattern Master is and how to use it.
I felt a bit silly asking Patricia and Jodie for help for what seems like every 5 seconds! I know I need to work on this. I need to trust my own inital instincts.
It's very reassuring having Pat and Jodie there though, they are very lovely people.
20/10/2008
Folkin' Hell!
Well, the next project sounds brilliant!
We have been given the task to think about Folk costume. We need to sketch and design ideas for a shirt based on Eastern Euopean cultural fashions.
I think it's going to be fun to interpret these folk inspirations in our own ways. It's going to be really exciting looking into the different costume from various cultures.
I must say that I am very impressed by the library. I spent the entire day in there researching using Russian and Hungarian books, and books about Folklore costume. I found myself wrapped up in there!
Also, I think I've already chosen to focus on Russian Folk costume as I visited Russia in March 08. I got to see magnificent architecture from St. Petersburg and Moscow and I even saw a Folklore Show with authentic costume and music and everything. I'm going to try and use as much research from the Russia trip as I can.
EEEEEE this is going to be gooood.
We have been given the task to think about Folk costume. We need to sketch and design ideas for a shirt based on Eastern Euopean cultural fashions.
I think it's going to be fun to interpret these folk inspirations in our own ways. It's going to be really exciting looking into the different costume from various cultures.
I must say that I am very impressed by the library. I spent the entire day in there researching using Russian and Hungarian books, and books about Folklore costume. I found myself wrapped up in there!
Also, I think I've already chosen to focus on Russian Folk costume as I visited Russia in March 08. I got to see magnificent architecture from St. Petersburg and Moscow and I even saw a Folklore Show with authentic costume and music and everything. I'm going to try and use as much research from the Russia trip as I can.
EEEEEE this is going to be gooood.
16/10/2008
Construction Envy :(
Grrrr!
We had another session of construction today and I am really pushing myself work efficiently.
Although I have done lots and lots of machine work at Corfe Hills, I still am struggling to keep my work accurate at such a fast pace! At times I was a few stages behing Jane and Caroline.
But...I am prepared that this is a part of learning how things are done in industry. I hope everyone feels like this....? I am confident. I beleieve I can do it well. Its still early days I guess right??
Dalton out!
We had another session of construction today and I am really pushing myself work efficiently.
Although I have done lots and lots of machine work at Corfe Hills, I still am struggling to keep my work accurate at such a fast pace! At times I was a few stages behing Jane and Caroline.
But...I am prepared that this is a part of learning how things are done in industry. I hope everyone feels like this....? I am confident. I beleieve I can do it well. Its still early days I guess right??
Dalton out!
14/10/2008
Get in there, ruffle some fabric...
Project 2 was a 'Ruffle and Fold' Project. It was spread over two days, in which we had to put together a themeboard, compile a sketchbook and make a visual representation of our ruffle etc. on the stands.
>> At first I was thinking....OHMYGOD. I have never worked with natural forms before (the main theme of the project). I had no idea how to approach it. I always thought they were dull and ridiculous really.
But by experimenting on the stands, I found it easier to follow the brief and not go off into a wierd direction....
But even though this helped, I was lead to think this was the wrong way of working.
I wil bear this project in mind when I sruggle in the future, but I will definately spend more time on my sketchbook and themeboard work.
I was fairly proud with the result in a way...meh...
>> At first I was thinking....OHMYGOD. I have never worked with natural forms before (the main theme of the project). I had no idea how to approach it. I always thought they were dull and ridiculous really.
But by experimenting on the stands, I found it easier to follow the brief and not go off into a wierd direction....
But even though this helped, I was lead to think this was the wrong way of working.
I wil bear this project in mind when I sruggle in the future, but I will definately spend more time on my sketchbook and themeboard work.
I was fairly proud with the result in a way...meh...
07/10/2008
06/10/2008
Sugar and Spice......and Spray Mount...
Hello bloggers!
Monday again and I had lots of fun putting together the themeboard!
I've always enjoyed stuff like that and I felt that I did the job well.
If you're completely bewildered by the title, I chose to do my theme based on Spice......yeah ok it was the 'easiest' one, but needless to say it wasn't a challenege!
That annoys me actually. I guess it is the most obvious theme......I don't know.
I was so embarrassed speaking aloud. It's something I need to work on I think. I need to realise it's not such a daunting task, but I get all nervous. Honestly, I feel it is a major downfall not being as bold as others in class.
However, my ridiculously ulta organisational preps paid off! I always plan everything, especially my work. Maybe I need to be a bit more spontaneous? A bit more scrappy??
Just the thought of that idea makes me feel uneasy. I felt like I needed to bring every bit of crafty thing I could. I am such nerd sometimes......plan plan plan aaahhh.
Monday again and I had lots of fun putting together the themeboard!
I've always enjoyed stuff like that and I felt that I did the job well.
If you're completely bewildered by the title, I chose to do my theme based on Spice......yeah ok it was the 'easiest' one, but needless to say it wasn't a challenege!
That annoys me actually. I guess it is the most obvious theme......I don't know.
I was so embarrassed speaking aloud. It's something I need to work on I think. I need to realise it's not such a daunting task, but I get all nervous. Honestly, I feel it is a major downfall not being as bold as others in class.
However, my ridiculously ulta organisational preps paid off! I always plan everything, especially my work. Maybe I need to be a bit more spontaneous? A bit more scrappy??
Just the thought of that idea makes me feel uneasy. I felt like I needed to bring every bit of crafty thing I could. I am such nerd sometimes......plan plan plan aaahhh.
02/10/2008
Big girl sewing session!
Whooah! Been using the industrial machines today wehey!!
I felt fairly uneasy at first today as I wasn't sure if the knowledge that I had from sixth form would help me at the Arts Institute, machining-wise, but it went really well. I had done most of the seam practices before but it's a totally different ball game on these chunky machines! Pressing is brillliant.
Honestly i can't wait to use this amazing equipment on my own garments etc.
Seem to be getting used to the jam-packed, information-filled days now.
Sarah and Patricia brought out the dreaded ballet box out today :S
Not really feeling very confident to be honest but leading the group would be really great. I've never done anything like this before and I reckon that I would really enjoy it. Eeeek it's all very serious isn't it??!!
Off to work on the moodboard before I go out.
Dalton, out!
I felt fairly uneasy at first today as I wasn't sure if the knowledge that I had from sixth form would help me at the Arts Institute, machining-wise, but it went really well. I had done most of the seam practices before but it's a totally different ball game on these chunky machines! Pressing is brillliant.
Honestly i can't wait to use this amazing equipment on my own garments etc.
Seem to be getting used to the jam-packed, information-filled days now.
Sarah and Patricia brought out the dreaded ballet box out today :S
Not really feeling very confident to be honest but leading the group would be really great. I've never done anything like this before and I reckon that I would really enjoy it. Eeeek it's all very serious isn't it??!!
Off to work on the moodboard before I go out.
Dalton, out!
30/09/2008
Welcome to Fda Fashion, AAAH!
I guess now I'm a grown up and all that I should be used to doing things like this blog malarky!
Hello by the way, and welcome to my first accomplishment of university life, well apart from meeting some awesome fashionistas!
I'm so excited to be starting to pursue a real passion in my life, with a real shiny Fashion Degree! EEEK!
Anyway, today, aside from setting my own blog (how cool is that??), I am learning (slowly) to use an Apple Mac! I'll probably be unable to make another post for another 2 years until I master how to turn it on etc.
All the tutors have restored the confidence in my work that I lost over the summer. I think I benefited a lot from the Holiday Project Critique we did yesterday. I realised that it helps to have other people's feedback on your work. It did help calm my nerves!
Got given our first project yesterday. Themeboards! It's something that I feels excited about-i love doing stuff like that. I'm eager to see how i can make them look more professional though!
Alreeeet, well I'll be sure to keep you posted on my journey, if you're interested in that sort of thing!
Oh and by the way, did I mention.... Fresher's week is seriously cool.
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