Final Evaluation Week 6
Working for National Theatre allowed us to have the materials and extras supplied for us. We were able to ask the makers advice not only on the garments we were constructing but how to become a tailor in industry. Attending their workshop in my own time was the most helpful. Being taught how they would make a jacket and their specific tips. I wish we attended this or had something similar organised before we started construction as it would have helped make our final products have the final finishes it needs.
Eighteenth century chemise first was constructed fist having previous experience of it last year. I was able to work most independently on this garment. Using what I already knew with confidence. I found this a realistic task and felt proud of my two-day construction of the garment. If I was to do it again the only thing I would change is the pressure I used chalking the design lines because the fabric was too thin and fragile you could see through it. My speed with the construction is the man reason I am quite prepared for this deadline. With my time management not being the best over previous deadlines I really focused on keeping up to date with my practical and blog work. I did this by keeping up with the paste of the other jacket constructors by using most of the late night studies provided.
Working on the jacket I was lost in the process I need to take to not only construct the garment but also how the stripes should be on the flat pattern pieces. I tried to use my research, group discussion and trusting my own instinct to make decisions. I was pleased with the finished garment as a hole but found I was held back on the paste of the construction by not knowing the next steps. A friend modelled the finished jacket for photos and to see the fit. He said ‘the arm holes is slightly tight and restricting.’ We aren’t fitting these garments to a specific person I didn’t want to change it and wouldn’t have the time to redo the arm holes as it would mean undoing a lot of my work. If I was to do this project again I would have fitted the jacket to a specific person to ensure it was as confortable as possible for someone to wear. For future work I think I will sew the sleeves slightly lower under the arms pits to avoid this problem. Having a tailored jacket for my portfolio is great and can really show off my skill as a maker. I feel with the fabric used makes it not look as impressive as a dark suit material would. I am most proud of this piece and enjoyed it, helping me with choosing my focus of men’s wear for a specialism.
This independent project did push me to trust my knowledge and find out answers to my own questions. I have developed my making skills by taking on new challenges and I became much more independent with my work by not having a tutor there as much. Even though this allowed for a few mistakes to happen but have learnt from them. This has helped in preparation for my final year.