Final Outcome

Wearable Structure:

This is the final outcome of this module. I decided to use inspiration from the deconstruction project. I chose this one in particular as i felt I could develop it further.  

I liked the way the shoulder pads  created angular shapes, in the skirt.

On this final piece i chose to use a second jacket, this added a new dimension to the piece as they have very different drapes. I also used the shoulder pads back in their in their original position but in a very different way.

I'm pleased overall with the outcome as i felt it turned out better than originally thought it would as with just the grey jacket i found i could take it a lot further than with just one.

Creating the skin/ Draping

Creating the "skin" / Draping:

We then used calico on the base to make the front and back in our pairs. It was hard to keep to our sides and to not make a whole garment. We used shapes that we had found from previous weeks.

In this session we had to cut 4 pieces of calico 40x60cm. We started with creating the skin for the front then moved onto the back. We found this process quite tricky to get right but once we got the hang of it enjoyed it a lot more.

Pleating Workshop

Pleating Workshop:

I found this work shop very interesting as we met the man (i want to say Terry) who created the patterns for these intricate pleats.

It was good to see and try how he creates the templates for the pleats. By folding the paper as required by drawing the fold lines first. Then repeating the process with a new layer then with the fabric laying in between when steamed it takes on the shape of the folded structure.

This was my favourite piece that he showed us as it was interesting to see the development of his work and how from this you could picture it on a garment.

Week 7 25/10/11 Jacket deconstruction.

In this session used tailored men's blazers (with lining). We then unpicked the lining from the main body of the jacket, keeping the pieces whole. Then with this we had to make wearable structures.

Starting with just the lining ...

 

Using various different approaches to apply the fabric onto the stand to create different shapes.

                             

I liked the way the shoulder pads, lapels and collar worked towards creating unusual shapes.

For this outcome i used both the outer and lining of the jacket for the purpose of having more fabric and both having different textures.

Using the jacket upside-down created a unusual shape with the collar creating a curved shape whilst still retaining the collar detail from another area of the jacket.

Here by turning the jacket upside down it created a larger section on the bust area. From this I made a fold to make it fit to the stand better.

This concept is similar to that of Christopher Raeburn who uses recycled items to create new garments.

Week 6 Glue and Cloth Part 2 18/10/11

After last weeks session the structure had set into a hard piece we then cut it off of the chairs in two even sections. First of all we just threw one of the pieces on the stand to see what it would do. We let it find its own shape to begin and then sketched at each stage.

From this we made some simple alterations to make it look like a garment.

We were pleased about the fact that the form we produced took on the shape of the curves of the chair and unusual nodules of the end of the chair legs.

We started to try-out different way of applying in to the stand. I really like the way the tights created rigid strips, they enabled us to have a more interesting structure as they took there on shape.

With both halves we created a new structure...

                           

Week 5 Glue and cloth structure 11/10/11

In this session we were instructed to encorporate 1 or more chairs into the structure and wrap it in cling film making sure that we covered all surfaces concentrating on the legs. Shape created by the cling film made a smoothter more interesting shape. Once the shape was wrapped we started to stretch the fabric over the structure.

Using mutton cloth and tights we stretched them over the chairs .We aimed to cover as much of the structure as possible, in order to create a solid structure.

To make the structure stronger we then covered it in a diluted pva solution so when it had dried the structure would hold its shape.

As the structure was saturated in glue we had to use a hair dryer to help it along.

We spent the rest of the session doing 2 minute drawings of  our sculpture and other peoples work with out looking at the page.  Once the glue has set we will use it on the stand.