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Print Room print placement

the prints I have been developing in my studio module I have been placing onto various denim garments to practise and suggest how my prints could work. print design and textiles isn't my desired area of work however I have really stuck in with this module, freely working and openly taking in the techniques and processes. this module is to gain confidence and knowledge of this room and processes I now believe I could confidently produce exciting work. I also understand how to use everything in this room safely and effectively creating exciting samples.

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Portfolio Development

I have been pursuing my portfolio for a number of days / weeks now and I am extremely pleased with my final outcome and pages. I have gone for a minimal yet layered and exciting portfolio. colour has been important when making this portfolio Aswell as considering scale and font. I have sent of my portfolio to be printed by doxdirect which I should receive a clean and polished final outcome. finally this is my most successful portfolio and I believe I have achieved my own style.

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PDP Presentation

today I performed my PDP presentation and I could have improved extremely on my use of research and presentation skills. I am not pleased or proud of this presentation however all I can now do is learn from my mistakes and take this further for my later presentations and future.

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Instagram Development

as part of my second semester modules and projects instagram is a part of it and networking and showcasing our work regularly. I want to put more effort into my blog and instagram to network myself better as this is essential to the industry and success.

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Water Soluble

My water-soluble experience-

·     To create and sew with water soluble fabric, it requires a domestic sewing machine or an embroidery machine. A hoop is also used to keep the water-soluble fabric taught, as well as securing the sewn/ embroidered area. I used a small hoop as I wanted as tight as possible and I was starting with practising small samples.

·     I have been inspired by the patterns on insects or the wings, using this technique recreates a delicate and intricate stitch work similar to my inspired insects.

·     Both samples created were free and experimental, focusing on creating a structure as the threads need to overlap to hold. My more regimented crossed embroidery worked very well and stayed in its original form once washed out.

·     I found the samples need thoroughly washing out twice, otherwise equalling in stiff and sticky stitching.

·     I am very pleased with the results of the water-soluble fabric; it would work well as embroidery onto a garment or printed area as a 3D element. In addition to motifs and fabrics can be produced, however I believe that would be highly time consuming.

·     This technique is unique and unusual, I would like to experiment further with to push the boundaries of what can be created using this fabric.

Water soluble Stabilizer, Cold water-soluble fabric & Water-soluble fibre-

Dissolvable fabric or water-soluble fabric is traditionally used in commercial machinery embroidery to prevent stiches from sinking into high pile fabrics like towels and fleeces.

When using dissolvable fabric, you need make sure that you are careful to overlap your stiches before dissolving the fabric to ensure that you don’t end up with a long string of thread.

At Whaleys there are 3 different types of water-soluble fabric with 2 which are affected by cold water and one which is used with hot water.

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Reverse applique

·      I decided that reverse applique would be an extremely interesting way of show casing and creating my butterfly prints. This is a technique I have previously practised and is fairly simple, laying fabrics, stitching/sewing design and cut through specific areas to reveal the layered fabrics. I like to break the boundrys and experimented with more than 2 layers of fabrics ( many layers can be used, as many as wanted or deisgned). I also wanted to use the embriodery machine to create the sewn design to cut through I thought this would create a unique and interesting effect.

·      I created 2 very different designs both inspired by butterfly print. I believe both worked really well as is a technique I will be using futher and use on my final range plan. Working with a more specific design. Contrasting fabrics is another variant id like to explore eg using a toile or a meshy fabric, delicate and similar to a butterfly wing. I want to explore with cutting away and leaving areas. I used a multicoloured thread to create these designs, this works well and looks invative and intricate however different threads would be interesting in addition to cording.

Placemats, bedspreads and more can all be decorated with appliqués.

The word"appliqué" is derived from the French verb "appliquer,"meaning "to put on." It refers to a textile craft in which one pieceof fabric is sewn over another for a decorative effect. Appliqué is found inmany forms of folk art, from Gujarati Indian tent fabrics to American colonialquilts. Appliqués range from the purely decorative to the symbolic, as inAfrican funereal cloth.

Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration, especially on garments. The technique is accomplished either by hand or machine. Appliqué is commonly practised with textiles

Reverse applique, as the name suggests, is just that – Applique done in reverse. Where, in applique, the applique pieces are kept on the face of the fabric, in reverse applique the applique pieces are kept on the back of the fabric and stitched in place and then the top fabric is cut to expose the applique pieces underneath. The peek of the applique fabric through the cut windows in the fabric is beautiful and fascinating.

You can use any fabric compatible with the main fabric as the applique pieces. Contrasting texture, colour etc are preferred. Velvet, sequin fabric and other textured fabric and lace and such sheer fabrics. When the applique pieces are sheer or transparent like lace, eyelet fabric etc it can result in a peekaboo look which is intriguing.

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Internship research

as I have found from research personal styling mostly requires experience however there are personal styling courses on offer which would boost success.

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Internship Research

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Iris Van Herpen

after seeing iris van herpens latest 3D printing collections and use of technolodgy it has inspired me to proceed in my ambitions as a Avant Gaurde fashion designer and to look more into new technology. I will be looking at 3D printing during my DR essay and presentation.

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Design from the streets

In today’s lecture and seminar with Meera we spoke about subcultures such as skinheads, punk, metal heads. these are subcultures and movement I am interested in and are inspired by. I have previously done a presentation and essay on the punk movement gaining much understanding of what I meant to be a punk. subcultures are still an important part in the modern world I wouldn't say are so impacting socially as the punks were, because self expression is much more accepted. 

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Self Reflection

I found this session and workshop highly useful for my own learning and development as well as for our reflective report. it has helped me identify areas in myself 

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SWOT evaluation of myself

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MY ILLUSION , YOUR DELUSION collection a/w18 mix&match double coat, print designed and printed also by me - collection inspired surrealism / Tokyo street style https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMvWWpACfD/?igshid=w5f06xxvfec9

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Industry Contacts

in our session we listed contacts we have already made on the course and through out life and experience so far. the companies that come into our uni to promote their business, we can now use as a contact. as well as lecturers we have had the privilege  to experience. I have many links and contacts in around London in a variety of areas for instance Head Costume Designer at the royal college of London, which I have already had a work experience day, working with and on costumes for the latest production. I have contacts specifically linked to photoshop and illustrator great contacts to build my knowledge and skills for industry. 

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CV Development

I have started to develop my creative CV however I am struggling with the personal statement part of the cv as well as I haven't had much experience in the industry and my retail experience Is sports based.  I listed my skill set that would tell a employer that I am the perfect candidate as I hold all the skills needed and hold many skills. in addition to being extremely passionate. 

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Identifying Job Roles

my main job role and ambition is becoming a high level Avant Gaurde fashion designer, however personal styling is another field I am passionate about and area I could possibly proceed in. I have been researching personal stylists and company and brands which offer a personal stylist service. this is an area in industry which requires high levels of experience, which I would need to build after the course. this job role doesn't require education however social and communication skills are key. 

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No Rights

I found this lecture extremely confusing however when linking it back to fashion there are extremely important points made and lessons learnt about the industry. I have learnt when working under a a large brand that no designs or work is yours or your own. all work belongs under the brand name. there is also no copyright against fashion designs so any brand or designer can rip them off. finally company's and brands can buy designs for a low price and hold the rights to that and not giving any recognition to the work behind. this is a lot to think about when heading into my own career in a design based role, I was extremely shocked and surprised by this, and will take more place when designing my own collections.