Week 8- The week of the Deadline

Monday

Today I had life drawing, to find out how I got on please read my last blog post.

Tuesday

Deconstruction and Reconstruction
​Today’s session was really productive as I began the construction of my final 3D outcome,  I have decided to hand stitch each section onto a calico bodice, I am finding it quite hard to stitch as I have to go through quite a lot of layers, but I am really pleased with how it is looking and I know I am on track with construction ready for hand in.
Technical Session 
In today's session we were pattern cutting a raglan sleeve and a kimono, I found the kimono quite challenging to start with but once I got into it I understood the directions a lot better and got it finished, I shall go home this evening and type up my notes from today's session and add it to my pattern cutting technical file.

Wednesday

Today was another day of independent study, and I used this to make sure that I was on track with everything. I finished my technical file today and my sample file and I am beginning to feel a lot calmer about the deadline on Friday.

Thursday

​ Deconstruction and Reconstruction
Due to a few technical difficulties today was very stressful, but I finished all my work, so I am very happy. I am very pleased with the result of my construction as I feel that it links clearly to all my paperwork
​Technical Session
In today's technical session I cut out my t-shirt patterns in jersey and constructed my t-shirt. I used a cover-seam machine for the first time today and I am really pleased with the results. I have never made a jersey t-shirt before, so I enjoyed the challenge and I am quite proud of my results. I found the neckline the hardest as there was a lot to focus on, I had to make sure that I didn't cut the stay tape and make sure that all edges were overlocked; this was the hardest part as you couldn't see the underneath, I had to go over it again in a few places where I hadn't caught.

Friday

Hand in
​I have finished!