Uh oh ...Module Evaluation

Even though bits like this seem a chore they really do help once they're done as it makes you ask yourself questions and it becomes it clear how to improve next time. I find writing essays and things like this quite difficult at times because I struggle to put my jumble of thoughts into words, but here goes.. my module evaluation:

My initial inspiration for this module was Victorian menswear. I chose this because when reading up on the subject, I found I liked some elements of menswear at that time yet wanted to create a women’s shirt. I thought it would be an interesting twist that perhaps others in the class wouldn’t be doing. I feel my design development was neat and well set out; I added more annotation than previous projects as this is an area where I sometimes need to improve on. I definitely need to work on adding colour to my designs to communicate my ideas more.

I enjoyed the makeup part of the project as I am confident with pattern cutting and am improving my sewing skills. I needed to make two toiles as the first one made with a shirt block was not fitted enough and the sleeves were too loose.  I think the most successful part of my project was the final garment as the visitor from Phase clothing company said it was a possible runner up in the final viewing. I was told the fabric and colour choices worked nicely together, I had an appropriate amount of detail and overall the shirt was well made.

I think the weakest part of this module was my portfolio work i.e. moodboards, in contrast to this being the strongest part of my last project. I found it difficult as my fabrics were changed during garment manufacture, so what I originally wanted to be pinstripe was a floral patterned fabric in the end. My colour pallet altered as a result of this also so all of my boards needed to be redone later on in the project.

I liked having a live brief and contact with a professional at the end of the project, it was a good experience to have a different person’s opinion on my work and it also gave me some encouragement to work harder in the coming projects.