Tutorial 18/02

I had a really positive tutorial today which im relieved about! Although i had discussed my ideas with the tutors they never got around to looking at my prints so today, with a wide range finally developed i showed Anne and Tony and discussed where my project is heading. Main points:

• I only have enough money to get samples on 1 fabric from fabpad so it was suggested i get crepe de chine as this will be the most difficult to work with (i will also use a jersey or cotton) and test embroidery etc on it.
• Don't make dresses reversible (phew!) but accessories still can be. This allows me to develop the idea of built in textile neckalced without having to worry about how they will reverse/detach. Also keeps construction really simple. Dresses will still have 'Beach to BBQ' context.
• When designing look at scale of prints on dresses eg could be ditsy at the bottom and get bigger and bolder at the top.
• Look again at Marni necklaces.
• Push everything as much as possible, be bold! Can always pull it back in again.
• Make the trends, don't worry too much about what is already going on.

I am really pleased about the suggestion to make the dresses reversible as i was worrying about how this was going to work and it allows me to really develop the idea of collar necklaces without worrying how they will reverse. After an induction in the workshop last term i really wanted to look at developing resin beads (see post: retro beads) but i have had the idea to try and recreate the shapes from Negotiated Studies but in one colour plastic.