GARMENT DETAIL FILE& FABRIC FILE

EXAMPLES OF SAMPLES FROM GARMENT FILE

I compiled a garment file consisting of numerous samples, including Basic seams, basic manipulation, Pockets and Zips. I worked through the samples until I was able to make each one correctly and then added it to my file as a way of learning and practicing my sewing skills. This will aid as a referance for future making. I also complied cuttings and images of garment details that interested me such as collars & garments that displayed good use of Silouette, Pleating, draping, prints, design features and finishings.

Seams: Bound seam. Piping seam

Zips: Concealed Zip, visible Zip

Box pleats, Cross Tucks, gathering(at bottom)

FABRIC FILE

My Fabric File, is my source in which to add all differnt types of fabrics.  The front gives information and contact details of fabric places (bussiness cards) included within the file.
I divided the file up into sections:  natural fibres (plant fibres) i.e : linen , cotton etc, and then Animal Fibres i.e. wool, silk, then Synthetic fabrics (man-made) i.e polyester, nylon. and finally polycottons and mixed poly cottons.

Here are a few examples of layout of my pages below:
Each fabric is given the following information...

• Sourced From
• Fabric name
• Fibre Content
• Width
• Cost Per/M
• Date Found

FINAL GARMENT- TROUSER

Chosen Fabric: Dongle Tweed
Sourced From: Fabric Land- Brighton, city centre

Fabric Width: 140 cm
Cotton Drill Cost Per Metre: £2.00
leatherette used for panel seams: From Fabric Land, Brighton. Cost per Metre: £3.99. Amount used : 6 cm
Fabric Qualities: Lightweight,fairly soft, frays easily, loose weave
Amount Used for Trouser: 1.5 metres
Opening Used: Black  Plastic visible zipper


Design ideas & Inspirations

 

FOR MY FINAL DESIGN....

•  I have chosen do re-do a Trouser (no.3) as I think it  has been my most successful garment so far with a flattering fit, mix of fabrics and element of design. 
• Although it worked really well there were a few inperfections that I wanted to get right and and tweek.
•  Although I liked the subtelty of the black leather panneling on Trouser no.3 against the black cotton drill I decided that I wanted to not only challenge my self and work with a fabric I found difficult to work with TWEED ( as it frays) but also wanted the panel to stand out more as a design feature so have chosen the contrast of black agasint grey.

Imperfections with Trouser No.3 were...

• Facing at hem not correct- hadn't eliminated seams.
• Ever so slightly too big at the back by the bum. Slight gape.
• Zip eaten into seam allowance at side, so  panelling became uneaven width.
• Slight wrinkling of leather panel at side, due to strteching it slightly as I sewed.

How I will make these improvements...

• Make new pattern peice eliminating seams, join back and front together.

• Make the dartss at the back slightly wider to eliminate gaping and to fit better to waist
• Be careful not to pull leatherette when sewing, pin efficiently

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FINAL OUTCOME ON MODEL FROM CATWALK:

I was really pleased with my final outcome, I felt the mix of fabrics complimented each other well, and I think it also payed of investing in a slighty better quality fabric as I think its improved its overall aesthetic.

I was really satistisfied with the side panels which were even, and the invisble zip remained invisble which I think I have now mastered at several attempts of putting one in.

The facings were put in correctly and this is a technique which I think again really adds to the quality of a garment, acting as a nice alternative to a standerd rolled hem.

The back no longer gapes but sits on the hips perfectly.

All in all, I have learnt a huge amount, mostly through my many mistakes but am pleased that I have been able to transfer my skills learnt in this module to creating a garment which I beleive is fashion able and sewn and finished correctly.