Its nice to be on track

Making a skirt in construction at the moment. wasn't going well to begin with... had to re-do the back of my skirt and zip. I was having problems with my machine. I know your not supposed to blame your tools but i spent half the day fixing my machine! Honest!!

Deadline for the folk project is on Monday so working mostly on that. Going well really although i did struggle to get inspired. But i seem to be pulling it together now.

Our fashion debate went well on tuesday. I was the spokes person for the For group. The against group were really prepared but manage to win the couture debate but we lost the fashion ethics debate. It was decided that although Fashion ethics is the way forward the against team had really worked hard to make a strong argument. 

Other than that I'm up to date with my work so feeling pretty good this week.

Feeling confident this week!

We started to use illustrator last week and by this week i have been able to create some flat drawings with it. its difficult but you can create some really accurate drawings so its worth the effort. Yesterday we also did some flat drawings on paper. i found this was within my comfort zone. drawing is what Im good at especially if the object i am drawing is in front of me. However, next week we will be doing flat drawings of our shirt designs for our Folk project. i have a feeling that Im going to find this more difficult because its quite different from just drawing designs. Im really going to have to think about the technical stuff, i.e. where the seams are, any stitching on show etc. ill have to look at other shirts to help me. 

We also went to london this week for fabric sourcing. it was mostly successful but we didn't make it to Goldhawk road. we tried but by the time we found it we had 25 minuets to get back to the coach and had to get 2 tubs to get there! Our group had to source sports and performance fabrics which actually turned out relatively easy to do. We found that because the fabrics we wanted were relatively cheap most of the fabric stores were happy to give us samples . Some of the other groups were finding that they couldn't get the samples they wanted.

The end of last week we had 2 days of pattern cutting. I'm feeling pretty confident with cutting patterns at the moment and am pleased with the work i have produced so far. Its nice to see my folder filling up!

i hate being ill!!

Been ill all week so a little behind but hopefully by the end of this week will be almost caught up. Some how managed to do some work at home in bed so was able to put something together for Organics project, and get it finished by deadline on tuesday. Although i was relatively pleased with the finished result i may put some time into redoing my mood board and sketch book. The standard of some of the other students work was amazing so i should really get myself at least to that level. I know i can do it on the presentation side just have to concentrate. May struggle for a while with the technical side of things but thats what I'm here for. If i already new everything i would already be in a fast paced, well paid job that would never be boring! I have to say i am learning something new every day... just got to try and remember it all!

The Hard work has now begun!

End of the week now. need to sleep! we had pattern cutting and construction at the end of this week. Pattern cutting seems relatively simple although Im sure they'll be much more complicated and difficult patterns but mostly its just common sense. So no stress there yet but finding it hard getting used to the machines. The sewing machines just go so quick, but stayed behind for a little while friday to try and get to grips with it. Still pretty sketchy though! I can just about manage the overlocker now though so one down one to go!

Had a look at Drappers web site... loads of jobs in London and Midlands, which was quite reassuring. I know its early but i think I'm going to at least have to put a bit of thought in to what I should do for my placement. Need to find out best locations and companies and find out whats out there. 

Second week... need more tea

First day, Second week.

Feeling lots better now... not so scary. Just want to get stuck in.

Had to show holiday project today. was a little nervous but when spoke to sarah about my work it was really nice that she was interested. Could have spoken to her for ages. She asked about how i was going to cope with a baby while doing to course...i could only really say that my family are being amazing and that ill just have to work hard!! 

Got first assignment today. Needs t be ready for next monday but pretty easy. just have to collect pictures, swatches etc for mood board. Think I'm going to do classical.

Only managed to finish one cup of tea all day... may have to look at my time management!!!

First Day, First Week.

First day, first week.. very scary! Excited and scared at the same time!

Had to run around this morning getting Logan off to nursery, getting my self together and find correct bus stop. Just made it! 

Found class eventually... definitely the only one with a kid... am I mad!! Feeling very overwhelmed by the evening but am happy at the same time! i can tell im going to have loads of amazing experiences from doing this course. Cant wait to get started now!!!

This is a picture of my little boy logan which i drew for part of my holiday project.