Finished Toile

I finished my toile. Doesn't quite fit my model but it does fit the stand. The bra section looks dowdy so I need to re do that which I'm pleased about to be honest because at the moment I have 4 curved right angled seams to do within about 5cm of each other. Don't ask about the curved right angled seam, I didn't think it was possible either but apparently it is, and very difficult! I will put pics of it up..

H&M

While doing my Buying and Merchandising project I came across this French H&M who opened their doors to a new collection by Sonia Rykiel and a stampede ensued. They are through the door when its only been opened enough for a small child to fit through.

Pattern Cutting

Today I started making the pattern for my final manifesto design. I was really worried about the lesson as a lot of other people had said they didn't get much work done and didn't know what they were doing. But I really had fun making mine. Jodie, Caroline and Jane couldn't decide how I should make my pattern which was a bit worrying cause if they couldn't figure it out how was I supposed to!? But although my design appears quite simple there are a lot of different ways to make it. I started with the bodice block and moved the darts. I then spent ages measuring up the tape I had put on the stand but it was too confusing to translate these to my paper pattern. So I decided to add seam allowances to the pattern which had the new darts. Then I sewed up the darts and pinned the calico to the stand and drew on where all the details needed to go. This is all I did for the whole lesson but I really enjoyed it and can't wait to carry on on monday. I think thats the first time I've looked forward to a monday lesson. They also told me I am going to have to make at least three toiles which doesn't sound too bad but will mean a lot of work.