This is a dress sample that was to be sewn up to go to India for reference in factory. I am cutting the lining and the main body of the dress together as they are the same pattern.
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| Me in action Credit to Zillah (design assistant) for taking photo |
I've spent quite a lot of time working on creating front and back technical flats/ drawings for the pre collection. With a knowledge of illustrator already, I am finding these relatively easy and simple to do. However practice makes perfect and I feel my skills on the program will only improve after using it for a whole pre collection.
On the practical side I’m using hand sewing skills, for buttons, hooks, cutting fabric out for toiles and samples.
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| Hand sewing sequins along seams which have some missing. |
The organisation of the studio is a priority as to keep it functioning smoothly. I’ve helped by sorting fabrics into different types, organising patterns for different seasons in folders and generally keeping the place tidy.
While interning I have visited a few different factories in London. One was specifically for leather accessories such as belts, the first factory I visited was a Leather factory which was full of skins and fascinating to look around. the third factory I have had to go to has been their main manufacturers for UK manufactured garments.
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| Dress for a customer. On the stand so that the fabric in the skirt can fall, as the fabric is cut on the bias. Once it has been left for a sufficient amount of time the bottom hem can be fitted then cut and hemmed. |
The other day I was asked to go and see a customer to discuss fabric colours for a jacket she was having made to her specifications. Its interesting to talk to clients and get an understanding for who buys Gomez Gracia' clothing. Understanding a customer and what they want from a garment is very important when designing myself. Being able to talk to a customer before hand allows for a more satisfactory product.
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