Paper corset making

Paper corset making day! Today, we mainly focused on how to construct a corset with paper before making with an actual fabric just to comprehend how the construction, cutting etc works.

It was all about having fun, enjoying the process which was very interesting approach. 

I have a feeling that I might used a corset for my further project :))

My first paper corset:) I have reduced 1cm for each waist line which is a brave thing to do haha

I just wanted to have fun with it while I have time to "enjoy" the process. Going through only the safe path won't lead to anything! :)

2nd corset pattern - manipulating the lines-whichever I wanted to look.

Result! 

Starting My Trousers Pattern

No doubt, I had few mistakes with my finished illustrator after checking with my tutor. 

The amount of time that is spent for this particular module is crazy! :S But what can I do... at least I have improved my illustrator skills abruptly after spending my whole day yesterday using it- that is one great achievement! :)) 

After fixing my mistakes, I have turned to start my second module - making my own trousers in real scale out of calico. Since for this particular work, the design is not graded so I did not spend a lot of time ruminating on the design itself (skills, accuracy and technical aspects are graded).

 Having to choose a Galife trousers for my final trousers, I have manipulated on my own way staying away from the standard Galife trousers - added some pleats, pockets etc.

After quick decision, I have started to construct pattern!

At this stage, the sooner, the BETTER! :D

Illustrator Day

Since I have finished manipulating my version of different kinds of trousers, it's time to scan everything and redraw it On Illustrator. Not difficult, but takes a great amount of time...

Thanks to the self-directed day, I decided to stay home today and fully concentrate on Illustrator.

Long way to go! But I guess I will be the God of Illustrator once I am done :D.

Intro To Contour Block: Corset

Today, we have been introduced how to make pattern pieces from the standard fitted bodice block.

The first half of the day, we had a presentation about different types of corsets, history of corsets to contemporary corsets that are being used by designers now days. 

I was not really keen on corsets but I've realized we can make so many interesting construction or design out of this garment as the base.

Some images that was shown during the presentation:

Tipping the Velvet poster (television drama by BBC)

One of my favourite images of corset: Iron corset

The famous, Mr Pearl, known for his 18 inch waist and of course, the corsets.

Actress Polaire

Jane Seymour

Getting started to construct the pattern pieces! 

In the process...

Finished pattern and traced off patterns


It was not a easy task to make the pattern pieces but we all know we learn from mistakes! :)
Anyway, it was all about accuracy and preciseness. If you are confident with those attributes, then you are good to go. 

The White Shirt Project : Voice of The Virago (Final Presentation)

So I realized it is very difficult to update my blog daily...:/ Especially when the deadline is several weeks ahead of me.

Anyway I will present my final works -- The white shirt project: Voice of the virago -- design for Alexander McQueen. 

Here

We

Go! :D

Concept Board

 These 3 photos are the most successful outcomes picked from the photo-shoot. 

I personally like the first one due to the fact that it conveys my concept about this project very well; powerful strong feeling.

Fashion Illustration.

And finally, this will be my technical specification sheet! Took hours to draw that shirt via illustrator but worth it! :D

Project "The White Project" Day 29

Greetings) I just came back from school and feel just completely exhausted...:/ Basically I have spent the whole day making this one freaking yoke!! Nevertheless did not managed to finish it...

 

This is the point where I started my day.
Putting bits and pieces together.

Mirror-imaged one side to another to see how it looks when it is
. a whole garment since the shirt will be symmetrical.



 

So, this is the point where my adventure started to emerge...:/

The problem was, when I applied 2 shoulder pads, the horizontal line of the yoke changed.
(the shoulder pads lifted the the yoke which made the lines tilted.





Remade it and again and again and again....changing this bit and that bit...and ended up like.....



 

THIS -_-

 

It is really difficult than it looks like and I have still did not manage to do it...

Oh well, I am back to work! Wish me luck, hopefully God will give me some mercy somehow ://

 

Project "The White Shirt" Day 28

Hello :D This will be my first post and blog ever created in my life so I really you guys will enjoy my blog.

I will basically post things about my life being an international fashion student living in Moscow, Russia. (Yes, not New York, Milan, London or Paris, BUT! Moscow :))

("About me" will be posted soon!)

 

Currently, I am working on a project called "The White shirt". Basically you need to make a shirt but in a more contemporary and innovative interpretation. The most exciting part of this project is that you get to choose one designer (from the list provided) and design for them.

I have chosen Alexander McQueen for my designer since he is one of the artists/designers I admire and respect.

 

This is the breif of the project! :)) The list of the designers are Paul Smith, Vivienne Westowood, Commes Des Gracons, Hussein Chalayan, Alexander McQueen (my designer! :)) and the last but not least, Balenciaga.

  

 I will be sharing some of my sketchbook pages I have selected that might (hopefully) interests you:D

Please forgive me the placement of these pictures:S I have no idea how to organize them in a neat way!

The sketchbook consists lots and lots of deep research about my concept which is about women power, women's right and all that jazz :). Also vast amount of experimentations are included to push myself furthur to get the most out of it.

 

 

This is the stage where I am at now. Since this project started at the 13th of Noevember, it is diffucult for me to post all the massive works I have done previously. However, for now on, I will post very frequently. Anyway, back to my current process!  I finished working on my samples for collar, sleeves and bodices. These samples does not necessarily have to be for the final design. Samples are just for experimentations and evaluate them in order to develop furthur.

 

If you have any question, comment below! :D