Moving Image Links &Evaluation

I wanted to add the element of movement to my final images as well as stills, to do this I used both the Flixel App aswell as a website called makeagif. You can see each one of them by clicking the links below.

Flixel Image

Flixel Image Two

Flixel Image Three

GifOne

GifTwo

Under The Microscope, Layered Dress; Photoshoot

Under The Microscope; Mood Boards

This sample was created  using the marbling technique, I initially looked at one of the sheep’s teeth I had  collected, once placed under the microscope I could see small circular patterns that marbling achieved a similar pattern  to. When I came to edit the sample the effects I used made it  become almost cosmic looking which I particularly like as it keeps within my colour theme. I then heat transferred  this pattern in circular shapes onto my fabric. I really like how its turned out as you wouldn’t think it was inspired by teeth, and there showing the beauty in something unexpected.

For this mood board I wanted to show how I edited my initial sample to develop it further. The original was made with the brusho inks then altered  using photoshop. I love how the texture was still visible and looks quite similar to alcohol under the microscope although the inspiration came from a moth wing, the colour theme also inspired my final layered dress design as I loved the mystical and  pastel shades shown. This was also the sample that I have chosen to develop for my final fabric, I am extremely happy with the outcome.

This board was what inspired the front bottom layer of my dress, both the samples were made with the heat transfer press, one with paint and one with heat transfer paper.  I liked how the colours are not lilac like the other layers and have more of a variation to them yet still quite muted and ystical as they took on a lighter colour once pressed. The bottom postcard sample was made when I looked at a variation of shells under the microscope which inspired the circular and odd shapes. I think the textures work well and don’t seem to thought out which I also like.

This board developed from a butterfly specimen which I recreated on my sample postcard using a mixture of wax and  ink. I then repeated  this technique on to two layers of my dress, I liked how the wax wouldn’t let the ink bleed therefore I could keep a certain shape on  the fabric where I wished to. The fabric sample is of mono printing which I also continued onto my layered dress, I liked how it was subtle but would still show a certain amount of texture where I wanted it to.

Developing My Layered Dress

To begin with I used a basic block pattern of a swing dress and continued with the same piece just shortening it each time, I sketched out what I wanted my dress shape to look like, knowing each layer would be different. I eventually used three layers on the back and four on the front as five tiers each side looked a bit to much. I then began to develop each layer individually before stitching them all together.  

Above is the back bottom layer of the dress that consisted of marbling inks around the shoulders and hem, then brusho dye to create a ombre effect as the dyes are much darker around the hem. 

This is the bottom front layer of the dress, that I created by using heat transfer paints and the heat press. I loved how the colours changed to pastel shades and think the layers contrast each other well.

After developing the bottom two layers, I started to begin the next tiers, these being;

- a machine embroided layer

- heat press of circulars shapes from a image I had continued from my postcard samples, onto the front and back top layers

- wax with fabric paint 

- mono printing

 Each layer was created or inspired by a mood board or a postcard sample.

Draping on the stand; Draping idea's.

For my jacket design I have chosen to use a oversized cocoon style shape with raglan set in sleeves along with two small pockets on the front. For the back of the garment I am going to use a lot of fabric to create a series of drapes up the centre back. Here is my working sketch to show my design more clearly: 

I began draping on the stand in a series of ways to work out how I wish to achieve this look.

- I could create it so the drapes become gradually smaller working down the garment.

- By pining at the centre of the jacket this creates a much more oversized drape.

- By working on one side of the jacket I can ensure the draping will be symmetrical. 

- Tight tucks give a much more distinct look, almost like pleating but by allowing the fabric to fall at certain points, it still allows the fabric to drape except aiming where the drape will hang rather than just falling alone. I will now continue to work on the stand and develop my idea's further. 

Draping on the stand; Fitted

Creating a pattern from the mannequin can be done in a range of ways, although my project is draping we made need to use a series of pattern making skills, that been either block pattern pieces or straight from the stand. I began by making a fitted bodice and skirt patter piece (both front and back) which I can then expand and extend on before creating my original pattern.

- I began by pinning the calico fabric down the centre front of the mannequin, then pinning the neckline,waist,bust point and shoulder.

I then pencilled this on. 

-I then pinned in my side seams and arm holes, then pencilled where these seams would be.

-I could then group the excess material which would create my dart, I then pinned the dart in place.

Next was to repeat the same process for the back of the bodice piece.

-Since the is no bust point on the back of a garment my dart should be no higher than 13cm and all the darts must match the lines on the mannequin.

-After cutting round both front&back leaving a 2cm seam allowance, I could then move onto making the skirt.

- I began by pinning the calico fabric down the centre front of the mannequin, then pinning the waist and hem line, I then tightly pulled the fabric toward the side seam line yet ensure the grain of my fabric stayed straight otherwise my material would twist when worn. I then pencilled in the CFT, side seams, waist and hem line.

- Now I could use the extra fabric to position my dart, and pin it securely. After pencilling in the dart I could also write my straight grain line in to. 

- I then repeated the process for the back of the skirt.

Once this pieces where done I could add my name and what size the pattern is onto the pattern itself, along with whether it should be cut to the fold and how many needed to be cut.

I then tacked my dart in before removing the pieces from the mannequin.

Extended Photoshop Samples

This post will show how my initial samples have been changed through Photoshop and how different it can make the samples look.

one/ reflected the same image x4 

&a sample of brusho

I wanted to show how layers can build up to create completely different looks, as you can see below I have used both the images above on all three of the samples below, but they all look different due to the effects used:

I also layered a sample of marbling.

Adding this image to the reflected one and changing the layers to add darker colour and pin light makes this image have a pastel colour them which I really like, I think it looks very cosmic like.

Although this image is very similar to the one above, I altered the saturation of the marbled layer making the background of this texture grey with the bold colours standing out. Although I like this effect, I wouldn't use it for my fabric as I think the grey would not look as good on the fabric.

This is the same image just with altered hue/saturation making the colours very vibrant and adding new tones to the image. I like how this image looks with all the layers and think I will continue to build upon this image.

Marbling is a sample I really liked and think it looks even more amazing when on photoshop, to achieve this look I changed the colour curves to lighten the sample where I wanted, then changed the hue and saturation drastically until it was almost neon.

Here I have shown how I built up my layer to achieve the final image, I began by opening the sample image, adding a plastic film layer effect to it.

Next I changed the hue and saturation of the new image to leave bold and statement colours.

The third image is of a marbling which I changed the colours again to be much bolder and move vivid.

Then layering both of these images and changed the opacity has created the last image shown, I also added the pin light effect to keep the colours vibrant

Using the same sample images I have created a totally different sample which is my favourite so far, my blending the two images above I could create this new sample, I'm going to continue building upon this so adding up the layers giving me plenty of textures. I think it looks as if it is under the microscope already but by adding even more layers it will create this even further.