FINAL PROJECT: FASHION TAKES ACTION

December 07, 2022

FINAL PROJECT: FASHION TAKES ACTION

Week 9 (27/10/2022) - Week 15 (09/12/2022)

Faith Aimee Choong Jia Yi / 0345509

Introduction to Pattern Technology [DST64004]

Final Project: Fashion Takes Action

LECTURE [27/10]

Mr Riza said that we can proceed to our final garment design, using the prototype pattern that we have. We can also make our 2nd and 3rd look design using Modaris or the Draping technique.

FINAL PROJECT

Producing a collection that is aligned with body image and positivity. We are to make three garments, designed from Fashion Project 2 module. We can utilize the techniques that we have learned so far to make the pattern for our design.

TECHNICAL DRAWING

For Look 01, there are 3 pieces in total for the whole look. The 2 pieces, top, and bottom are the inner wear that is going to have the texture. The outerwear is an asymmetrical trench coat that has this detailing of the strings wrapping around the coat.

For Look 02, there are 2 pieces in total for the whole look. The inner wear is the dress that is going to have the texture. The outer wear is the hardness, which is designed in a way to make it look as if it's wrapped around the user as if it's clinging onto the user's body.

For Look 03, there are 2 pieces in total for the whole look. This is a full-on men's suit which includes a blazer and trousers. The texture will be on both pieces.

PROCESS

I chose Design #01 as my prototype garment for Assignment 02, I already have the pattern for the top and pants so I immediately sew both of them using actual fabric.

DESIGN #01

For the top, I used cotton lycra while for the bottom cotton drill and lycra for the texture.

For the pants, I used a 6-inch zipper. But Mr Riza told me that pants zippers are usually 8-10 inches. Therefore I redo my zipper and fly for the pants.

Back

Front

Once I complete the pants entirely, I can now add the texture. Since my design is asymmetrical, I only added the texture on the right side.

Back

Front

After completing the inner base, I moved on to cutting the asymmetrical piece. From Mr JR suggestions, I made amendments to the design.

For this design, I needed lining. I sew the two pieces separately before sewing them together.

Lining

Actual Fabric

I also added some extra detailing to the design, including the detachable zipper and white wrapping strings.

White String Design

Sleeve Zipper

After completing everything, now all that's left is the collar.

Back

Front

I arranged a fitting session, for the model, who will be wearing this.

Front

Side

Back

I realise the front skirt kept folding inwards, so I decided to trim off the excess.

I sew the collar and push the neckline lining inside. For the collar, the lining is the same fabric as the outer, PU. For the opening of the collar, I plan to put snap buttons.

Back

Front

DESIGN #02

For this design, I draped the dress first. The dress is a basic dress pattern block but I wanted to make it fitted therefore, I pinch the fabric to form a dart so that the piece is fitted. I copy the dress pattern from the basic dress block and put it on the mannequin to mark the dart.

Back

Front

As for the sleeve, there is only one sleeve making the design asymmetrical. I asked Winnie to help me draft the sleeve as the sleeve has this detailing where the palm is covered with fabric and the fingers are exposed.

Once I drafted all the patterns, I laid them onto the actual fabric and cut them out.

I measure the hand detailing design according to the cuff of the sleeve so that later I can attach them.

I have completed the dress, but have not attached the sleeves yet.

Front

Back

I arranged a fitting session, for the model, who will be wearing this.

Front

Side

Back

Then I proceeded to make the hardness. I had to drape the pattern out on the mannequin using draping tape and later place Calico on the draped pattern to make the pattern block the hardness.

Front

Back

Lastly, I draped the stand collar. The opening will be at the back.

After completing all the pattern, I proceed to cutting the pattern on the actual fabric.

While making the hardness pattern, I notice an error on the bust. I wanted the bust to be fitted but instead, it has little space. Mr Riza advised me to make a dart and sew it all the way so that the panel becomes like a duplicate piece where both fabrics is connected to each other.

As for the lining, Mr Riza suggested to double the fabric so that it looks much thicker. I had to glue the two fabrics together, if not it will be harder to sew as it will move.

The hardness is completed. As for the opening at the back, there will be a pair of snap buttons at the collar and a jacket zipper going down from the bust to the hip.

Front

Back

I made an extra fabric in between the back so that I can sew the zipper on that fabric and connect all the other parts to that rectangular fabric.

Front

Back

Zipper Close-up

I arranged a fitting session again, for the model, who will be wearing this. Unfortunately, the previous model couldn't attend the presentation on 7th December, therefore I found another model. (I haven't sew the jacket zipper during this time).

Front

Side Right

Side Left

DESIGN #03

Now it's for menswear. Firstly I did the pants because it was the easiest to do since it was a basic men's pants block. I also added side pockets and the pants fly for detailing.

Pants Fly

After sewing the pockets to the pants and sewing the crotch area. I added the wrapping texture. For the front, I wanted an opening from the knee to the ankle whilst the back is covered with the texture overlayed on it.

Front

Back

I arranged a fitting session, for the model, who will be wearing this.

Front

Side

Back

As for the top, after I constructed the whole blazer there was a crisis where the bleach dye couldn't dye the black to the color which I wanted. This is why I used the lycra fabric and bleach it so that I can overlay it on the blazer.

Back

Side

Front

After all the garments are completed, I did the fabric manipulation (playing with strings, crochet, and cotton gauze) by sticking them onto the garment with double-sided interfacing.

WED [07/12]

On the presentation day, Mr JR and Mr Riza assessed my project and garment outcomes.

FEEDBACK

By: Mr JR

"The concept and fabric manipulation are on point, the idea is direct and I feel that you've really planned well on this AW22/23 collection because you are aware of what you're doing. My only concern is on the detailing and finishing because I can see that you are quite rushed in your details, and you should avoid this problem in the future as it has to be presentable."

FEEDBACK

By: Mr Riza

"Same comment as Mr JR, detailing and finishing should be well sewn so that it is presentable. But also well done on your collection, I can see that you've worked really hard on this and your concept is straightforward and organized."

FINAL OUTCOME

Here are the final outcomes of the four finalized garments for Body Image & Positivity.