Set up the presentation space so that the wall had the different images of the model in the outfits and the different origami size samples that I tested in an attempt to find the size I needed. I am aiming to continue research into the psychology of body positivity and the modern pursuit for the …
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Coat Making Process
As I mentioned when making the toile I knew I was going to have a problem with the overskirt, but I first had problems with the collar. When making the collar, I was able to get it to stand up nicely on my stand and didn’t think anything was the matter, I had always intended …
Top and Skirt Making Process
The Top and skirt although seemed the simpler of the two outfits, also had several problems arise during making that had not been apparent in the toileing process. the basic pattern was simple enough to make, although I added too much at the front and on the hem of the main skirt to create a …
Toileing and continuous research ideas
I have now begun toileing the garments, I can already see that the coat will be the most challenging to complete and still achieve the hourglass shape that I am hoping for. With stiffener in however, I believe the skirt should fan out more and the collar will stand up on its own, in the …
Survey Development and Initial Designs
I have decided that I need to create a Survey to work out what shape society and my audience actually consider as the ideal body shape. I have written a survey Which includes questions on what the respondent considers their shape to be, what they would prefer to be, what they consider the most ideal …
Research Continued
After a discussion with a friend who has agreed to model the garments for me at the end of the making process, I have decided to tailor the project towards women aged 18 – 25. The idea behind the project will be to combat body confidence in women and use the pattern cutting to create …
Initial Research Notes
Had previously looked at origami and, and would like to continue to include that in this project. Having come from costume, I would like to have an element of that to the garments, and may look into that further. Have considered looking into Chinese and/or Japanese theatre, I would like to include my costume knowledge …
Initial Project planning.
Created initial timeline for project, each section will likely have a number of smaller sections. Identify Aims and Objectives – create a project title, will inform this, may need to think about the target audience for the project. Research – Will also likely come from the aims and objectives, as well as previous projects, i.e. …
Final Major Project 