Showing posts with label personal puzzle pieces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal puzzle pieces. Show all posts
Saturday, February 12, 2011
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Apartment Photos
My boyfriend and I redecorated the living room recently and I was so thrilled with the results I had to share :)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Senior Thesis
My Senior Thesis is complete! Here are images from the Runway show that happened in April. and a photo shoot I was fortunate enough to have with a very talented photography student
I can't believe it's over!
Self Critique: After seeing my look come down the runway I was really proud of what I had accomplished- but at the same time, there are things that could of been improved.
Everything is a learning experience. I wish I had been more self critical during the first drapes of my garments, I feel the dress stays true to my drawing expept for one thing, I should of lowered the waist. When I saw the final dress it looked a lot 'younger' then I expected. The look would of also worked for a size 5, All because the waist was to high. Dropping the waist would of given it the slightly older feel I was going for. A 12 year old wouldn't want a garment that would also look good on a 5 year old. /sigh
Overall I love my garments! As long as I learn from the process this time, the next time can be even more successful!
I can't believe it's over!
Self Critique: After seeing my look come down the runway I was really proud of what I had accomplished- but at the same time, there are things that could of been improved.
Everything is a learning experience. I wish I had been more self critical during the first drapes of my garments, I feel the dress stays true to my drawing expept for one thing, I should of lowered the waist. When I saw the final dress it looked a lot 'younger' then I expected. The look would of also worked for a size 5, All because the waist was to high. Dropping the waist would of given it the slightly older feel I was going for. A 12 year old wouldn't want a garment that would also look good on a 5 year old. /sigh
Overall I love my garments! As long as I learn from the process this time, the next time can be even more successful!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Senior Thesis
I wish I had recorded more musings as the garments were being made but alas, time flies.
Details
Details
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Senior Thesis
On the tip of my tongue
After I started sketching my initial ideas, using the design details I wanted to include, I had to step back from my drawings and think, 'Is this collection really for juniors?'
Looking at what I had designed, I had to answer no. The designs had a much softer innocent feel to them rather then my usually edgy designs. I wondered what they would look like on a 12-tween size range.
Usually I'm not a fan of the 12-Tween size range because the first thing that comes to my mind is Limited too. but I reminded myself, It doesn't always have to be so kitschy.
The designs that I liked best had a 'doll like feel' to them, and I started to imagin a girl with her hair in braids, in a loose baby doll dress with a stern order from her mothert not to spoil her outfit.
After I started sketching my initial ideas, using the design details I wanted to include, I had to step back from my drawings and think, 'Is this collection really for juniors?'
Looking at what I had designed, I had to answer no. The designs had a much softer innocent feel to them rather then my usually edgy designs. I wondered what they would look like on a 12-tween size range.
Usually I'm not a fan of the 12-Tween size range because the first thing that comes to my mind is Limited too. but I reminded myself, It doesn't always have to be so kitschy.
The designs that I liked best had a 'doll like feel' to them, and I started to imagin a girl with her hair in braids, in a loose baby doll dress with a stern order from her mothert not to spoil her outfit.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Senior Thesis
The first inklings
Where exactly do designers begin when starting a collection? Do the sketch first? Source fabric? Decide on a 'Mood'?
Well everyone is different. At first I thought a 'Mood' or 'Theme' might strike me, inspire me. I thought of several, but then I realized every fabric I choose, every garment I designed, would be trying to fit into that 'mood' or 'theme'.
I don't want to work that way. I want to pick my pieces first to build the puzzle. Not try to fit pieces into the puzzle.
So I started to think; 'what do I want to accomplish? what do I want to express? how do I want someone to feel as they view my collection?
The state of fashion is at an interesting turning point. Luxury is out, thrift is in. I too, have been affected by the economy. But how can I turn that around? How can I take my limitations and turn them into creativity?
I'm going to use what I have, I'm going to take the fabrics I have and view them as a canvas, turn it into something that inspires me. Dye it, manipulate it, cut it, layer it. I'm going to take this perceived 'bad situation' and embrace it. By making something positive and beautiful from nothing.
Where exactly do designers begin when starting a collection? Do the sketch first? Source fabric? Decide on a 'Mood'?
Well everyone is different. At first I thought a 'Mood' or 'Theme' might strike me, inspire me. I thought of several, but then I realized every fabric I choose, every garment I designed, would be trying to fit into that 'mood' or 'theme'.
I don't want to work that way. I want to pick my pieces first to build the puzzle. Not try to fit pieces into the puzzle.
So I started to think; 'what do I want to accomplish? what do I want to express? how do I want someone to feel as they view my collection?
The state of fashion is at an interesting turning point. Luxury is out, thrift is in. I too, have been affected by the economy. But how can I turn that around? How can I take my limitations and turn them into creativity?
I'm going to use what I have, I'm going to take the fabrics I have and view them as a canvas, turn it into something that inspires me. Dye it, manipulate it, cut it, layer it. I'm going to take this perceived 'bad situation' and embrace it. By making something positive and beautiful from nothing.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
PERSONAL PUZZLE PIECES: Senior Thesis
I'm going to make something beautiful from only what I have.
Welcome to my first post about my Senior Thesis. Any posts about it will be under the Header 'Personal Puzzle pieces: Senior Thesis' if you care to follow my endeavors!
So the story is.....this Spring I am in my Senior year at FIT majoring in Fashion Design. For my Senior Thesis I am designing a 12 look Children's wear/Tween collection. Two looks will be made by me as a grade. One will be selected by a panel of judges to go down the runway.I want all of my garments to be made from materials I already have. To embrace my limitations as my creativity.
So Welcome to my personal diary of progress....... The design process is a fickle creature..... Inspiration does not come when it is called, and yet, waiting for it is not an option. But still, I cannot help but want to capture it!
Welcome to my first post about my Senior Thesis. Any posts about it will be under the Header 'Personal Puzzle pieces: Senior Thesis' if you care to follow my endeavors!
So the story is.....this Spring I am in my Senior year at FIT majoring in Fashion Design. For my Senior Thesis I am designing a 12 look Children's wear/Tween collection. Two looks will be made by me as a grade. One will be selected by a panel of judges to go down the runway.I want all of my garments to be made from materials I already have. To embrace my limitations as my creativity.
So Welcome to my personal diary of progress....... The design process is a fickle creature..... Inspiration does not come when it is called, and yet, waiting for it is not an option. But still, I cannot help but want to capture it!
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