Laser cutting

I have introduced laser cutting into my collection as I feel it compliments the look I am trying to achieve. Frogs have been my main point of inspiration so I started to experiment with cutting different shapes. I soon came to my favoured shape made from brightly coloured neoprene.

 

Here is my final laser cut shape 

 

Laser cut neoprene shapes hand sewn onto collars

Starting to toile

Toiling - using a casting technique by covering the stand in selotape to mould the figure. Once the stand is covered then the style lines can be drawn on. This pattern cutting technique gives a true bodycon pattern and is now one of my favourite ways of pattern cutting! 

Inspiration & Research pages

 

Mood Board

 

First things first

When it comes to design I need everything out in front of me.. Although my landlord says "no pictures on walls" I think he was oblivious to the fact that 2 of his tenants are fashion students. So my bedroom walls have been turned into mammoth mood boards to keep me on my toes... Here is what I face daily...

Visual process of my final collection - Persistence

New Project!!

Literally been waaaaaay too long since my last post. In fact I almost completely forgot about this little gem I HAD been taking care of.
The reason for my absence is due to working on placement for 6 months at WeAreHQ.com. Then trying to work my bum off over summer to gain some ££ to play!

Anyway - Back to what's good and NEW!

Currently I am half way through my first semester of my FINAL year at uni. #scary I have already submitted one sketchbook project which I received a 1st for - well chuffed! So now it's onto the next project.

In this new project we have to develop a research/ design sketch book on anything we find inspiring... For me this was tropical frogs and extreme sportswear! Possibly quite an odd combination but in my little mind it works quite nicely! Think bold bright colours, sports elements, ergonomics, and a touch of feminine luxe! :-)

After establishing a collection of garments its onto the making stage. I am currently at the stage of toiling my first outfit and I would be lying if I said it was easy!

From now on I will be keeping a written and visual diary of my progression, plus ups and downs of my final hard core year!

Enjoy....

The Final Garments!