Testing My New Pattern Cutting Skills

The shape and style of these trousers which are fab are really going to test my pattern cutting skills. They include lots of small pieces which will test my sewing skills, fly front and concealed zips at the ankles, a waistband and a long fitted shape. This will test my tailoring skills to make a perfect fit.

Pattern Cutting School

Watch out for my new skills in pattern cutting. Summer school at Colchester School of Art.

Celebrating the Stories Behind Italian Fashion

This exhibition made me fall in love with Italian designers even more than I do already. Put together by Colin Mcdowell who loves all things Italian. The selection of photography was a history of beautiful imagery created by these truly passionate fashion houses. As usual photography was not allowed but the program provided on entry shows every image used and all the text that came with it. With each designer came a film of there A/W 2011/12 collections, this was a great way to see these runway shows, I could have had a front row seat at each enabling me to catch all the detail fronts and backs and how these garments moved on the body. A real sneek peek into how these shows are put together and the venues in which they are held. I got a lot from this exhibition and would highly recommend a visit. It is only on until the 14th August so make sure you don't miss it.

Masters of Style Exhibition at Somerset House

 Missoni Fall 2011, I feel in love with this collection the colours were fantastic the textures and the style.

 Prada Fall 2011, I need these boots in my life they are just genius.

 The styling was amazing on this runway show with the furry swimhats and googlely eyewear fits well with the aquatic theme.

 This collection was massive, I can't help but love everything Prada does it always really inspires me.

Print

Loving zigzags

Will Crisp's Print School

Print school, this was a great opportunity to learn new skills to create more accomplished print ideas. My main objective was to learn how to give my pattern depth, especially when designing a floral. It was great to achieve, but sitting in front of a screen for all those hours really was a challenge. This is all good preparation for my return to college as I will be designing print ideas for Indigo. Hopefully this will course will make my prints more credible and possibly could produce a sale. You never know!!!

Colchester School of Art Fashion Show

This collection was my absolute favourite, love the use of colour and different textures with the use of Vanners Silk Mill fabric and silk screen digital prints.

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