Making a Scrunchie

So many of you have been asking how to make scrunchies! Here is an incredibly simple tutorial to help you out.

Level 1 Pattern Adaptation - Garment Construction Techniques

Year 11’s are currently working on pattern adaptations to create a skirt with a bib and straps. 

There are a lot of techniques involved in the construction of their garments - watch the videos below and see how these ladies put their garments together. 

What techniques do they use?

Senior Textiles

Senior Textiles’ students have been working hard this year to construct garments that they are really proud of. 

Year 11's have made Pyjama Shorts with a ruffle on the hem - this is an incredibly hard technique which requires a lot of patience and perseverance to complete to a high standard. 

 

Year 12's have been working on construction a shirt with either a one or two piece collar, set in sleeves, and a button placket. These techniques require some practise as accuracy is the key.

Suitable Summer Fabrics

Here are some suitable summer fabrics to keep you cool!

1. COTTON

Where to Wear it? 
Cotton is perfect for all climates, which is why it’s widely worn & loved. Wear this in dry heat or humidity, too.

What’s The Benefit?
This natural fiber allows air to circulate & move freely through the fabric, which makes heat more bearable. It’s like a built-in air-conditioner for your body!

Stylist Tip: Remember, cotton can shrink in the dryer! In the summer, take the extra minute to hang dry your cotton garments (it’s hot anyways!).

2. CHAMBRAY

Where to Wear It? 
Because this is cotton, it too will keep you cool in dry heat & humidity.

What’s The Benefit?
Chambray often comes in a higher thread count, which means it’s a finer weave & more breathable fabric.

Stylist Tip: Chambray has a similar look to denim so you can get the look without feeling weighed down.

3. RAYON

Where to Wear It? 
Rayon is best in dry heat. Since it’s still not a natural fiber, it won’t wick away moisture as well as cotton.

What’s The Benefit?
Rayon is a thinner thread than cotton, so it’s great for delicate, lightweight clothing that drapes ever so well.

Stylist Tip: Light-colored garments in white, cream & pastels don’t absorb sunlight like dark colors do. Wear them to stay cool.

4. LINEN

Where to Wear It? 
Anywhere! Linen was made for the heat.

What’s The Benefit?
Linen textiles are some of the oldest in the world—people have been wearing it for centuries, and for good reason. The natural fiber and light weave allow for maximum breathability; the coolest of the cool.

Stylist Tip: Wrinkles are part of the carefree, lived-in beauty of linen. Hate to iron? Lightly spray your garment with a water bottle and smooth over wrinkles with your hand.

5. BLENDS

Where to Wear It? 
Synthetic fabrics are known for detracting moisture (think: athletic wear), so they’re great in humid climates.

What’s The Benefit?
Blended fabrics keep their shape & require little to no maintenance (like ironing!).

Stylist tip: Blended fabrics resist heat well, so you can wash and dry garments without worrying about damage or dreaded shrinkage. Machine washable = huge time-saver!

Information sourced from: https://blog.stitchfix.com/fashion-tips/guide-breathable-summer-fabrics/

Finding Patterns Online

Finding a pattern you like can be tricky. Use the links below to direct you to some great websites that have a range of patterns for your next assessment. You may need to create an account in order to view everything the website provides. However, don't sign up if there is a payment involved!!

Pattern Postie is an easy website to navigate when you are looking for patterns. 

Sew Cool in School has a small amount of patterns, with some gorgeous simple dress patterns for this Spring/Summer.

Butterick has a range of patterns that suit various ages - you may have to scroll through to find your style.

Ball Gowns

Below are two very differently styled ball gowns. Sketch each one using a croqui as your model, both the front and back views. Take your time and have fun practicing.

20 Most Influential Fashion Designers of all time

Here's a look at some of the world's leading Fashion Designers and a brief outline of the impact they have had on the fashion industry...

Contexts in Fashion

These headings are convenient but they are not the end of the story.  The boundaries between these areas are fluid and changes in one area are often tied to changes in another.  For example a political event such as World War I had repercussions in almost every part of life: fewer resources (economic); women working in factories (social and economic); new weapons etc. developed (technological changes - which sometimes had an impact on fashion production); new attitudes (social) etc.

• Political events
• major events such as wars
• legislation which had an impact on social conditions (e.g. Women's suffrage)
• Economic conditions
• major events, e.g. The Depression
• the amount of disposable income available to spend on fashion items
• trade restrictions
• conditions of workers
• Technological changes and advances
• the development of fabrics
• improvements in apparel production techniques
• new inventions, e.g. the zipper
• Social conditions and changes
• attitudes to morality
• development of youth culture/'generation gap'
• growth of any subcultures.
• the status of women
• attitudes to the body (concealment vs exposure)
• Art/Design/Music developments
• any contemporary cultural trends that influenced fashion design, both main stream and counter culture.

Information from boxhill.edu.au 

Inserting an Invisible Zip

Hand Stitching Techniques

Elements and Principles of Design

“The Principles of Design are the artistic guidelines used to organise or arrange the structural elements of design”

“Elements of Design are the components or part which can be isolated and defined in any visual design or work of art. They structure and carry the work.”

Design elements and principles are a way in which designers communicate their artistic individuality, influence trends, and create history. 

Watch the video below to help develop your understanding of design elements and principles.

Analysing the Design Elements of Garments

Analyse the garments below – use a minimum of four prompts from the

 last page of the Design Elements handout. What can you tell bout the garments that the models are wearing?

         

                                                 

  

Elements and Principles of Design - Handout

Final Senior Assessments

The Year 11’s and 12’s have completed the construction of their final garment for 2017. They have worked extremely hard over the last term - with a few interruptions. The Summer dresses and Winter garments are now ready to be be graded. 

Good luck for your exams!!

Timetable During Exams

Where you see the stars is when the classroom is available to you. The classroom is always open on a Thursday and Friday, lunch 1 & 2

Term 4, 2017

We've made it to term 4!

This year has really flown by and we're coming up to the last assessments of the year.

Year 9's will be making a soft toy/neck pillow with a focus on sustainability and upcycling. This project is due Week 7, on the 1/12.

Year 10's will be making a hooded sweatshirt with a focus on understanding how to use a commercial pattern correctly. This project is due week 8, on the 5/12

Year 11's are completing their summer dress assessment, whilst the Year 12's are completing their winter garment. These garments are due Week 4, on the 9/11
                                

Basic Elements & Principles of Design

Below are the basic elements and principles of design from an industry point of view. The design industry includes Fashion and Design, Architecture, Web Design, Hard Materials, Interior Design, and many more. The elements and principles below, are commonly referred to within the above areas.

Elements of Design Info

TET 100/200

Currently in Textiles, year 11's are working away on their summer dresses and year 12’s on their winter garments. 

You can see them hard at work in the picture below J

Backstreet Bargains - Fabric Store Trip

Backstreet Bargains had the pleasure of hosting the FFC Senior Textile’s class on Monday.
On the short journey, the girls kept me entertained singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Be Humble’ (sounds a lot like mumble) and one student spotted her uncle in the line-up of cars at the lights.
Although it was a tight squeeze, the girls and I perused the shelves of fabric to find something suitable for winter and summer garments. Some of the students found exactly what they were looking for, whilst others checked out the range of fabric types, colours, and prints – to keep in mind for a later date.
Bruce - the owner - kindly gave the girls the opportunity to take home a free Rabbit soft toy.
Much to Taylar’s delight, we rounded off the trip with a quick visit to Mc Donalds J

Keep posted for further updates of how their winter and summer garments are coming along.