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.