This week I was not only working on constructing a tie but I also helped Ivor's machinist cut the fabric for a garment he is working on for a clients final university collection. The images below show me laying out some of the pattern pieces and pinning them in preparation to cut the fabric.
The image above shows me cutting out shirt pieces, the pieces go with an unusual style jacket that is both a dress and blazer. As well as cutting the shirt and jacket pieces I also interfaced and notched all the relevant pieces to insure that they were all ready to be sewn together.
The patterned fabric shown in the images above was in actual fact very tough to cut, it felt like certain types of rugs as it was very stiff and strong. I really enjoyed cutting the final fabric and I was really happy that Ivor trusted me with cutting the fabric as it is a very important job that you can't really afford to get wrong. I was especially happy to be told by Ivor's machinist that I was one of the best cutters he has worked with for along time due to my precision and accuracy. This was really nice to hear and gave me a slight boost.
Once I had cut the fabric for the shirt and the jacket I moved on to cutting the lining, which was very fine and slippery. So to help me cut the fabric I placed newspaper underneath the fabric, I pinned the edge of the fabric to the newspaper keeping it as straight as possible (so that the fabric will always bee cut on the straight grain).
Once I had done this I continued by pining each pattern piece to the fabric and the newspaper keeping the pieces secure and making sure they don't move at all. As soon as I'd pinned the fabric I carefully cut out each piece. Being sure to be as accurate as possible I cut through the material and the newspaper at the same time to insure that the fabric did not slide or stretch at all. Cutting the lining of the fabric was definitely the most nerve-racking part of the process for me due to the fact I know it moves a lot when you work with it.
The image above shows the final jacket, it is not quite finished at this point but it's very nearly there. I am very excited that I got to help with this jacket because I've been able to see the whole process and by just being able to cut the fabric I've become more accurate as I'm constantly aware that the pieces are for a paying client, which makes me want to be even more careful and precise. This week I have not only learnt how important it is to be as careful and accurate as you can when cutting, but I've also started to speed up with the pattern cutting and the final cutting of the fabric which is good as when I go back to uni I will not only be more skilled and knowledgeable but I'll also be quicker which is a big bonus, especially when working under strong time constraints.
Helping with this garment has made me reflect on my University journey and all I have learnt and where I am heading. I think this year I have found so much about myself. Starting with my first assignment finding out about my influences and what made me the designer I am. I am looking forward to merging all my learning into my final project and going all out, showing my vision and who I am through my desings. I feel like I am finding my voice and the road that I want to embark in my future in fashion. Scary! But very exiting!.
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