Transcript Year 10 – Product Design – Abbie`s

Textiles – GCSE coursework.
Abbie Sidaway.
What different techniques could I use on my product?
I will research on the internet about different techniques and methods I
will look in a range of fashion books and look at the different techniques
which have been used on other clothing.
What are the issues associated with the
textile industry?
What products have been designed already which do
not harm people or environment?
I will go onto the internet and look at ethical and environmental
information. I will look at books and leaflets that are in the textiles
room. Also I will look on ‘student read’ as I know there is lots of good
information on there.
I will visit a shop which is located in Selby, this shop specialises in
recycled materials which are designed into new dresses. I will look on
the internet and find out about already existing product.
What I already know –
•I know that the “Clothes Show live” has college fashion
shows there so whilst im there, I will take some photos of
the clothes and analyse the designs..
What fashion designers are big and are into using old fabrics?
•How they’ve designed it?
•What techniques have been used
•What materials have been used?
I will research on the internet about some different designers.
Also what things they have achieved. I will be going on a
Design brief ..
Design and make a product from textiles that will not
harm people or environment. The product will be sold on
a internet site which specialises in products that are
environmentally friendly, for e.g. I could use materials,
from organic or ethical sources or with logos and designs
that highlight ethical messages.
school trip soon to “the clothes show” which has a lot of
designers clothes, I will look at the components used for the
existing products. This will increase my knowledge of fashion.
By doing this it will help me understand how designers
design their clothes.
Also it will help me as I it will help me to improve my own
designs.
There are also stands which sell retro & reused materials
clothes which will give me some good ideas for when I
design my product.
Mood Board.
Research into Sustainability and Textiles
These outfits have been designed using old, used materials. This
means it is sustainable as they have used recycled materials
rather than new.
The issues
I have decided to research about the environment issues in the textile fashion industry, as I am using
denim in my design. Designers and customers are not thinking about the materials they are
using/buying. While designers are making products the environment is getting seriously damaged. Whilst
I was researching about the fashion industry I found out, how we was damaging our environment how
we could prevent this in the future.
The first outfit has been made from old newspapers. The second
dress has been made from old coats. Obviously these are not to
wear but for the media. The designers are trying to get it across
that it is easy to reuse your old products.
Child labour - Whilst researching about the issues in the fashion industry I found out that young
children are from poor countries. In a single workshop, 12 boys between the ages of 8 and 16 will work
for 14–16 hours daily, collecting cotton from cotton plants, and sewing things getting only the smallest
of wages.
Tie Dyeing – Clothing manufactures are dumping the dyes into our rivers destroying our wildlife and
rivers. The fish in the rivers are dying and the rivers are turning into sludge. If we are going to save our
rivers and wildlife we need to stop dumping dye into our rivers, so if we recycle our old clothes and
encourage designers to use recycled materials we will not have to use dye, which end up in our rivers.
Visiting ‘Clothe Show Live’ helped me with this project as it gave me an idea of what to do with my
product. Watching the fashion show gave me knowledge about the current fashion, and what is in at
the moment.
When I was looking around at the college stalls it made me notice how much effort is needed. I
could see the detail that had been put into the garments, which made it look professional.
Clothes Show Live 2009.
I noticed that there was a number of organic, and environmentally friendly clothes being sold which
means there is a large market for this, and many people were prepared to buy these products.
Overall, my experience gave me a lot of ideas for my designs, I know have ideas about what colours
harmonise with each other and what colours clash and what styles have a high market for.
Internet research
I have gone onto the internet and looked for college textile products to
gather an idea of quality, style and techniques of product been made in
the current fashion status.
Tulle skirts have seemed to dominate the work of these students at colleges. I have noticed the
high nature of quality in these garments, and also the originality that has been put in to these
designs. The students in colleges use a range of materials. Especially recycled and
environmentally friendly materials which I have found are commonly used. I know this as I
have recently visited ‘The Clothes Show Live’ where there is a lot of college fashion show.
One particular show the student focused on recycled materials but still kept the uniqueness
and stylish factor to their garments.
Jackson Pollack - Inspiration
The work of Jackson Pollack
Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an influential
American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
The design of his painting had no relation to the shape or size of the canvas - indeed in the finished work the canvas was sometimes docked or trimmed
to suit the image. All these characteristics were important for the new
American painting which matured in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was
strongly supported by advanced critics, but was also subject to much abuse
and sarcasm as the leader of a still little comprehended style; in 1956 Time
magazine called him `Jack the Dripper'.
Jackson Pollack inspired me as his art work reflect freedom, he used the paint
to express his feelings. He did his art work by dripping the paint in a way to
make it look crazy, his work was very unique.
Analysis of research.
I decided to create a mood board to give me an ideas for my bodice which I am currently designing. I used modern and
quirky photos with harmonizing colours of blue tones which really inspired me, and gave me ideas for what I want
my garment to look like.
My visit to ‘The Clothes Show Live’ gave me more knowledge about the current fashion and an incite into colleges and I
got to see the designs and the process of how they design, create and make their designs unique. Also it gave me an
idea of what the current fashion price range is at, I found that garments at the moment are at a reasonable price,
and is affordable.
The tulle skirt is a very popular garment and is found in most high streets, I know this because whilst visiting London in
the holidays, I went into the high street shops including, River island, Top shop and H&M. After researching about
the issues which the fashion industry is facing I now understand about how fashion and the process of garment
making is affecting the environment. In further research I found out how other designers over come this by using
fair trade materials and also using recycled materials.
I will make sure that my product is environmentally friendly. I found internet research useful because it was really quick
and I could do it at school, and could access a lot of information at once. I was also able to look at construction,
detail, fabrics, components, target groups and finally cost. The pieces that I copy and pasted where linked to
recycling in a very high profile way.
The research I did that was primary was the college student stand. I did this piece of research because I found that I was
inspired by the quality and abstract nature of the pieces. Overall, I feel that my research albeit was limited it was all
relevant and informative.
Design Specification
Function/Purpose.
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The product will be designed and made for any teenage girls, aged around 14-18years old.
It will be a fashionable and detailed bodice which would be worn for special occasions'.
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It will make teenagers feel feminine and feel like they are unique. ‘stand out from a crowd.’
Aesthetic and functional characteristics.
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The bodice will be unique and creative, the main colours which I will be using are;
Blues
Greens
Purples.
The top must be practical and comfortable to wear.
The components which I will be using must be strong, so that nothing falls off.
It must appeal to the target market, that I am aiming at, teenagers to young professional and modern women.
The final design will be created by using a mixture of techniques such as:
Different types of sewing techniques
Bead work
Appliqué
Dye effects.
Target market and consumer requirements.
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This product are aimed at females aged14-30
It is required to be fashionable, and to be a fashion statement piece.
It must be reasonably priced for the target market.
The bodice must suit the seasons fashion trend, and could be marketed with a range of garments and accessories so that it looks convincing to the buyer.
The garment will be made to last and will be ‘fit for the purpose’.
Time and resources
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Resources used to make this product must be colourful and good quality.
Resources must be relevantly cheap, since the product id going to be a mass product.
Resources must be simple to assemble; otherwise it would be a struggle to keep to deadlines.
Designs one
Firstly, I experimented with colours and different
styles. I tried to find colours which I wanted to
use that harmonized. I decided to design a
bodice, and use colours, Blues, Purples and
Greens.
Designs Two
The first bodice design, has
a lot of detail on the chest
area. It would have blue frill
with a light blue bow in the
centre. The bodice will be
very shaped by the boning.
This design would have a range of
techniques, it would be a simple but
stylish bodice. Down the front a zip will
be attached to give the top a modern
feel to it.
The components
which would be
used on this
design will be
bead work. Also it
will be made by
using cotton dyed
indigo blue, using
the cold water
dyeing method
Designs Three
This design is one of my favourites as I think it would be very marketable, and would sell in
today's fashion industry. This bodice is simple but stylish. Also it is very sustainable, because
it can be easily recycled, as it would be made my denim.
I decided to make this design as it
inspired me, also I think the front panel
would look very abstract. I could be
creative with this design. This design is
also is very marketable.
Appliqué
These pieces have been created using TIE DIE.
The method –
First I cut out a piece of fabric, then I scrunched it up into a ball and tied elastic bands
around randomly. When I had done this and made sure the bands were tight enough, I
dropped them into a dish of die. I used three different tones of blue to create this effect.
After this i then left the fabric to dry I repeated this process another time to give it more
colour.
I found this method easy to do and every time it comes out different this is what I like
about this type of style, its unique itself every time. I would like to use this in my product
as I like the effect that is given.
The method –
firstly, I cut out a piece of denim. I then cut out the separate pieces which I had drawn out on the fabric.
Then I placed the pieces onto the denim and sew it on with a zigzag stitch.
This was my first time using appliqué, I found it hard at first but after a while I got used to it. I could
improve this method by practicing and taking more time on it. Then I would get a better and neater finished
product.
Techniques – cording and sewing using the embellishers and computerised sewing
machine
Components
Evaluation of techniques and suggested alternatives
I think sewing on the cording went well, to say it was my first try.
This technique looks abstract which makes it different and unique. I
think this styles fits the look I am going for very well. I believe this
will appeal to my target market.
The colours and textures I have used work well together and create a
unique, crazy style.
This is my first try at the pattern.
Wash Care Labels
Washing symbols;
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Washing at 30ºC
Cotton wash
Synthetic wash
Wool wash
Hand wash
Do not wash
Tumble dry
Iron on low heat
Production Plan
Materials
Jobs to do
Health and safety
Industrial practice
Quality Control
•Fabric
•Dye
•Salt
•Water
•Bowl
Put the material into the bowl
with the die in, and leave for
24hours to soak.
Make sure gloves and apron is
worn.
Large VATS would be used to
dye large rolls of fabric at once.
This is submersed in the dye and
then dried very quickly and
rolled.
Make sure the material is hard
wearing so it last a reasonable time.
Also that the die is spread equally.
•Tailors chalk.
•Pins
•Pattern paper.
•Body form
•Scissors
Used the pins to attach the
pattern paper to the body form,
and marked with tailors chalk.
Then carefully cut around leaving
a 1cm space all around the edge.
Take care with scissors, Try not
to stab yourself with the pins
when attaching to the body form.
Design team working in a design
office would make a toile, mock
up of the first design proposal.
This would be completed in the
same way that I have completed
the task.
Check that all the pieces are the
correct sizes, so they all sew together
and make the correct pattern. Also cut
the pattern paper straight to maintain
the quality.
•Front panel
•Sewing machine.
•Blue cotton
•Yarn
•Pins
Measure the strips of yarn to size
and then sew onto the front
panel using a zigzag stitch
making sure it is in line with the
pins.
Take the pins out as sewing.
Keep hands away from needle.
A range of specialist sewers
would use special machines that
are high powered and very fast
to complete this process.
Stitch sewn correctly to make sure the
strip of yarn are secure. This will
make it hard wearing.
•Pattern pieces
•Pins
•Sewing machine.
•Blue cotton
Pin all the pattern pieces
together to make sure everything
is in the right place then sew
together using a straight stitch.
Take pins out as you go along.
Take care whilst sewing to
prevent injuries.
A team of sewers would work in
a production team or subassembly team to sew all the
parts. They would have high
speed machines with special
feature that are capable of
sewing very fast, with quality and
have many features. The
workers would be trained for this
job and would have a high level
of skill.
Take care to keep in line with the pins
whilst sewing to make sure the
pattern sizes keep the correct shape.
To keep the quality at a high
standard.
•Interfacing
•Pins
•Pattern Pieces
•Sewing machine.
•Scissors
Attach the pattern pieces to the
interfacing with the pins and cut
to size. Then sew together.
Lay both pieces, the same size.
Together face to face sew down
the outer edge and repeat with
the other pieces of fabric.
As above
Make sure that when sewing together
the pieces are sewn on strongly to
ensure the product will be long
lasting. Use fabric that is easy to
wash and doesn’t fade colour out of
the product,
Materials
Production plan two.
Jobs to do
Health and safety
Industrial Practice
Quality Control
•Eyelets.
•Hammer
•Hole Punch..
•Ruler
•Pen
Measure equally both sides of
the back piece, and mark with a
pen. Use the hole punch to
make the holes, and place the
two eyelet pieces in the hole
and hammer into place. Repeat
this for all.
Be careful with hammer to make
sure you don’t hit your fingers,
when using the hole punch
again keep finger away.
A finishing team would do this
as part of the last process on a
batch production line
Keep the eyelet in line with the
markings. When hammering the
eyelets on make sure it is done
properly and securely. SO that
no frayed bits of fabric are
loose.
•Dark blue ribbon
•Light blue ribbon
•Scissors
Work out the sizes of the ribbon
by weaving it through the
eyelets with a cris cross, and
then cut to appropriate size.
Whilst cutting keep hand away.
In case of cuts.
Again the finishing team would
complete this using a work
schedule
Make sure when cutting the
ribbon that it doesn’t leave it
frayed. Make sure they are both
long enough to fit the bodice.
•material.
•Pattern pieces.
•Iron
•Ruler.
•Scissors
Measure the pattern piece and
cut out the right size strip of
material about 5cm wide. This
need to be repeated for each
side.
Cut these out neatly, then iron
in half down the middle.
Take care with scissors. When
using iron make sure it is at the
right temperature. When not in
use leave the iron stood up.
Ensure the iron is switched off
and put out of way.
Again the team in the finishing
department would complete this
process. They would be
specialist workers that have
been trained in this field.
•Sewing machine
•Blue cotton
•Bones
•Scissors.
Cut the bones to size.
And place inside the strip and
sew down both sides until
secure.
Keep fingers our of way when
sewing and cutting.
As above
Make sure the pieces are sewn
in the right place at the right
angle to keep good quality. Also
Make sure the stitch used is
strong so that it lasts.
•Blue beads
•Green beads.
•Cotton
•Needle
•Scissors.
Choose the beads, and
thread onto the cotton at sew
into place. Tie in a knot to
secure it.
As above.
As above
Check that the beads are
secure so there they do not
fall off, whilst been worn or
washed.
•Body form
•Finished product
•Camera
Place finished product onto
body form and fasten ribbon.
Take finishing photo’s
The packing and final team
would have the job of
pressing using body forms to
ensure the shape stays
Check the product fits the
body form, and it is fastened
tightly.
Bodice.
Pattern pieces and layout plan
Working drawing
Side panels.
Back
Front
Back panels.
Materials + components
Eyelets
Interfacing
Stainless steel
Beading
Cotton
Front
Yard
Boning
ribbon
Wash care labels.
Machine + stitch
settings
Costings
Cotton 1m = £1.99
Cord = 50p
40◦c
Bones = £1.00
Zig Zag
Yarn = 50p
Straight.
Beads =£1.50
Ribbon = £1.00
TOTAL = £6.49
Flow Chart.
Turn the correct way
START.
Sew front and
back together.
Pin pattern pieces
together.
NO
Iron and add eyelets.
Make sure front and
back are equal
NO
Check both sides are equal
Pin lining.
Sew pattern pieces.
FINISH.
Front
Components: used;
Turquoise ribbon
Navy ribbon
Silver SS eyelets
Nylon bonding
Navy/deep blue treads
Computerised machine
Back
Criteria that I will use to mark the
product.
Grade
Modification
Overall Finished Appearance.
5
I could have taken more time to add more beading onto the
bodice. I could also have attached some straps onto the top, to
keep in place.
Theme Inspired
5
I think my product could link to Jackson Pollack's work, as it is
very creative and abstract.
The stitch effects and techniques
4
I could have used some different stitches to give it more detail.
And used stronger fabrics to make it sturdier.
The quality of the appliqué
5
The cord which was sewn on was a great success as they are very
secure onto the fabric.
Marketability of your product
4
I think this is a very stylish product, and would easily sell in
today's market.
The colours and textures
6
I could have maybe used an extra colour to separate the colours
which would have made it stand out more.
Dimensional Stability
6
It’s a neat, tidy product with simple style with a very abstract
decoration.
Recycling Potential
5
Handle of the fabrics
5
The middle panel has quite a rough texture however the rest of
the material has a soft texture and will be soft on the skin,
therefore the product will be comfortable to wear.
Appropriate use of components
5
I am quite happy with the components I have used, like the
eyelets at the back I think they work very well.
Appropriate fabrics in the
construction
4
I think that the materials which I have used where appropriate as
they worked well together. And have the bodice structure.
Tensile strength of the stitches
4
The stitch I used was a simple straight stitch. If I could do the
stitches again I would make sure I used a stronger stitch so it
would last longer.
Overall quality of the outcome
5
Public Opinion.
When my product was finished, I went into the public
and asked what they thought.
“I think this style is very
marketable and would be
suitable for teenagers as it is
very fashionable.”
“This stand out from a crowd. The
techniques which have been use are
very well done. I love the detail
which has been added to the front
panel.”
“Very attractive, I would
defiantly love to see my
girlfriend wearing this. I love
the colours and it is sassy and
sexy. I think this is very
successful. “
Final Product
Bones
Pattern pieces.
Final Product
Cord.
Eyelets and Ribbon.
Final Evaluation
At the beginning of this project is set out to work with a team of two other students to make a range of products which could be worn together or separate. My
job was to design and make the top part of the outfit. After research and a lot of sketches I decided to make a bodice. This bodice was going to be something
different and quirky, this is when I started to research different artist. I saw a range of artwork by Jackson Pollack which really inspired me and gave me some
crazy ideas of what I could create. After looking on the internet at various websites and also looking in the school textile book, I decided to use different shades
and tones of blue, green. I found that they complemented each other and work well together. As well as been inspired by Jackson Pollack, The colours of the sea
also inspired me. I like the different of tones as I have shown in my mood board. Deciding on the components I was going to use the easy part, I knew exactly
what I wanted to use however I did research the components to see how they worked and the best way to use them.
Before starting on the techniques I used I looked around at exciting product, magazines and again the internet to see what works together and which techniques I
would like to use. There were certain aspects of the research that was really helpful, the internet was a real help as used this type of research a lot and it gave me
load of information. Going to the Clothes Show in Birmingham was one of the best experiences and it gave me so much knowledge about the current fashion and
also what college students are up to and how they produce their products. The fashion shows which was going on there also gave me a lot of ideas of what style
or look I wanted to betray. The only thing I regret was not taking any photos of the shows, this would have gave me a lot of help and more to work with.
In the making of my product there way one problem, when I had sewn all the bones into place there where not quite the same on each side, to overcome this
problem I had to unstitch the fabric on one side and re sewn it into place. The reason why I changed this was that if each side wasn’t the same the quality of my
product would have decreased and I wanted the quality of my Bodice to be at the highest.
In the end I decided to work on my own instead of working as a group as one of the students recently moved away and we decided that if we still did it in a
group of two the product would not be as detailed as we would be doing no one but two products. My bodice came out just how I imagined it, and the front
panel looks really abstract, this makes the whole bodice unique.
To make sure that my product appealed to the target market I asked some public what they though about my product and if they would
buy it if sold in the high street. The results I got back where positive with some comments about what would make it even better, If this
bodice was to be sold as a ‘small batch’ then I would change some things on the production line, The only thing which I would change
would to make the side panels a little longer to cover the hips, I initially wanted the bodice to finish at the hips but I must have made a
measuring error and it now goes over the hips instead. I believe this bodice could be part of a clothes range and could easily be made in
different colours.
If my product was to be made in the industry it would be made exactly how have done but in larger sizes and also with special
machines, It would be made on a production line with machinery to speed up the production. My product does suit the design brief, it is
environmentally friendly, as it is made from all 100% natural fabrics and also it has a long life span.