Evaluation

I began my development by drawing up a plan. I used graphics pens and fine liners to make sketches of what I wanted my final piece to look like. I decided to use synthetic organza to create my ruffle as I had used this when sampling and I like the tactile qualities when it is made into a ruffle. I sampled with a small piece of fabric and was happy with the outcome which confirmed how it was to create my final piece. I also decided to add dyed and embellished strips of Lutradur which I burnt at the ends using the heat gun. I hand stitched these into place to keep them secure.

I have now completed my final piece. To complete my piece I added hook and eyes to the ends of the ruffle to secure it onto the neck. I used Millie to model my piece and the outcome of the shoot was very successful. At this scale I could see my piece in a fashion context however if I was to change my piece I could see it enlarged in an interior setting. Overall I am happy with my outcome as the finished piece went to plan. I think the tactile qualities of the embroidery and Lutradur work with the smooth surface of the organza.

I have chosen to combine two specialist textile techniques o develop my specialist fabric. I have decided to respond to sculptural textiles and embroidery by combining a ruffle with dissolvable fabric embroidered onto the surface. The tactile tendencies of both techniques will help them merge together to create a large, full piece with many different layers and qualities. I have got to this decision by sampling many different techniques an out of all of the samples I thought these two techniques would work the best together. I have started to consider ideas of how I will develop my ideas into a final piece. I have decided to try and develop the idea of a ruffled collar inspired with historical Elizabethan references. I plan to do some research into historical and contemporary sources in order to get more inspiration and ideas towards my final piece. I intend to design and communicate my design ideas through illustrations, which I will then develop into samples before the final producti9on of my specialist fabric.

 

 

Plan:

I have chosen to use organza to create the main ruffle as the material is thin enough to be made into a ruffle but still gives enough body so when attached to the collar the ruffles will be very tactile. I plan to cut long strips of synthetic organza and machine embroider them using cottons that link in with my colour palette. I have chosen a cream organza and I plan to keep with a neutral colour palette of light greens and browns. Once embroidered, I will make them into a ruffle and machine stitch them onto a long strip of fabric to be made into a collar. The material I will use for the backing fabric is a thick silk which will allow movement as the collar goes onto the models neck and it is thick enough to hold the weight of the organza.