Wednesday, 28 April 2010





The concept for my new design project is based on insects and creepy crawlies which will be about exploring the beauty of bugs.
I have uploeaded photos of some of the ideas i have started to look into such as colour scheme, fabric textures and samples.

Sunday, 28 March 2010


I completed my toile and managed to get someone to model it for me. There needs to be a few alterations to the dress. I will keep the basic concept, but a few alterations will be made. Firstly the dress needs to be longer and also the draped dress piece is also meant to be longer.

Thanks and see you soon as I have extra sketchbook work to do.


As you may notice I have alot of panels within the design of my dress therefore I mapped out the structure of the dress on the mannequin, pinned Calico to the mannequin so that I could draw out my pattern pieces and the notched and made notes on the fabric. For now I work better making notes all over everything!

I used the mannequin to size my garment instead of using bodice blocks because this garment is meant to be very fitted and figure hugging to the person.

Current Fashion V sport project
















Hi everyone, I hope all is well.





To begin with I would just like to say that I absolutely enjoyed this project although with every project I tend to have ups and downs but I have definetly tried to turn it around this time. It has been a great challenge for me in the sense that it is my first time trying to construct and make a dress properly. ...lol... Im actually laughing because last week I made my dress which was almost complete and on friday I unpicked it and started all over again. This time around my dress has changed in so many ways. Im dissappointed with myself as I did not remember to take a picturer of it but hopefully this onw is better. I have made gloves to go with the outfit too. I am going to post a couple of photos illustrating the first stages of making my garment.

Sunday, 14 March 2010

Project Info

Hi everyone, this is just a quick message to let you know that im still alive and kicking...I know it has been a while as I am Miss busy bee at the moment. I am currently working on my Fashion V Sport Project which I am enjoying very much. My aim is to design a garment that is inspired by sport and the finished product must have a beautiful print on it which will be very much inspired by the works of the painter Bridget Riley.
Bridget Riley has been well known from the 1960s Op art movent and her images produce intense sensations of movement and colour that capture the viewer in the experience of viewing.
I may be featuring some of my work form this project soon, so keep your eyes peeled. Thanks...see ya'll!

Thursday, 4 February 2010

S/S RTW 2010 Great collection.






































































































































































































































































































































Jean Paul Gautier has made a big impact on the catwalk with his spring 2010 ready to wear collection. He has designed his collection with a combination of different looks : lingerie, cocktail, red carpet, military and denim designs. Here are a few of my favourites!

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Gavin Douglas outstanding collections



























































































































































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Gavin douglas is an absolutely fantastic Fashion Designer. He won the Fashion Fringe Award in 2006. I love all of his collections and have selected a few....just a few of my favourite designs - more like most of the collections :). In my opinion Mr Douglas' collections are feminine, unique, beautiful, fresh and original. Take a look at these classic collections from past to present.