Progress

So for the last couple of weeks I have been constructing my final garment, which has to be in this Monday. I am very pleased with my progress and think my standard of production has really improved. I planned to make both a jacket and trousers, but unfortunately I haven't managed to complete a pattern for both, so am focusing on making my jacket as good as I can. I have managed to successfully sew my sleeves onto my jacket today, for the first time :) so very happy with that! I am really focusing on ensuring my garment is made as good as possible, and everything is done correctly. My sewing machine is now my main companion!

Catastrophe

For my current project brief, titled 'Catastrophe', we had to design a garment which main purpose is survival in our own personally designed apocalyptic scenario. After lots of research into current natural and man made disasters, I decided to create my apocalypse around the theme of War. I began with huge interest in the current man made destruction going on in Afghanistan. My interest was then drawn to the innocent civilians living in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been forced to flee there homes for survival. My final reached theme is a escape to utopia, where civilians fleeing from a wasted war land environment are journeying to a safe land; utopia. The garment I have designed, is the uniform for the group of civilians, it is designed to protect themselves through natural ways only, mainly camouflage and mobility. I was inspired by Lucy Orta's work and Aitor Throup's military style garments. Pages of my sketchbook showing my development and inspiration will be posted soon :).