I found the two tutor
review that we had recently has really helped me learn to discuss my work at a
professional level. This style of tutorial helped me understand the importance
of explaining processes and outcomes throughout the unit to individuals who
have never seen my work before, as well as being selective with presentation
and discussing key elements. The feedback I got from this tutorial was to move
forward with garment preparation, as my aim is to have a garment made by the
end of the term. I needed to change my illustration style so they reflect the
way I work, and also to start working on a stand to see what kind of shapes and
styles of garments work best on the body with the fine silk yarn I plan to use.
Using Jersey fabric I
started to pin and drape material, designing the vest top I plan to knit.
I plan to make a sleeveless knitted top with a high neck and loose fitting around the body, with lace holes in an off circular shape at the front of the top over the breasts and also small lace hole details on the back panels. The bottom of the top will overlap and fasten. The lace holes will communicate encasement of the body by revealing areas.
I have been
conducting garment research to gain inspiration for the style of straps to
fasten my design. I was inspired by this dress (source: Pinterest) and how the straps are the only
detail on the top of the back, creating a sophisticated summer style.
Reflecting upon my
silhouette I am happy with the outcome, however in order to represent the detail in my collection of samples I need to create another silhouette such as the waistcoat which will add
texture and volume to the look. In tutorials I was encouraged to look back at
my sketchbook and find the colours I design with that are missing in my
samples.
I am particularly
drawn to the elements of gold as it adds a sense of sophistication &
excitement. In order to push my designs forward I plan to paint gold ink onto
my knits and foil sections. Furthermore, I want to play more with texture and
delicacy & think about how I can add a higher volume of feathers into my
knits. Zuhair Murads’ feathered jacket (below) has really intrigued me, I am encouraged
me to see whether feathers in my knits could work on garment.
