A little money goes a long way.....

So having the actual garments nearly finished my main concern is now styling. At progress reviews my tutors suggested styling outfit 2 (the knitdress ) very sexy and rockchicky.... they also mentioned putting a pair of Doc Martens with it, and since the menswear outfit is styled with a pair of them it seemed like a good idea. Only problem is that purchasing the amazingly printed fabric cost a little fortune and spending around 80€ on a pair of shoes for the show REALLY isn't an option.

So off I went to Penneys in search of a red bra( which they didn't have....boooooooooohhhhhh) and some footwear to customize. I got a pair of rip off converse for 6 euros. One hell of a price difference!

At home I started customizing them with fabric and beads and don't they look fab? I think they even look better than the Iron Maiden Vans! I'd love to be able to wear them but unfortunately the biggest size Penneys had was a 40. I'm a size 42.......ah well, at least I didn't have to spend another 80 quit just on the shoes!

If you do read my blog/follow it/ like it etc. feel free to leave me comments and praise my work :) I think I can be very proud of it!

Photoshoot today!!!!!

Had the Photoshoot for our collection catalogue today and Mr. Model did a terrific job! This is the image I picked to appear in the catalogue. I wanted a back view with profile of the head because I think the print deserves being shown off in all its glory. I love how the little bits of red just pop!I'm really really happy out!

We got assessments/progress reviews tomorrow and I have both outfits nearly done! the knit looks fantastic, too. I yet have to resolve my neckpiece and styling but for now I'm gonna concentrate on having some sort of a sketchbook.

Another collection update

Soooooooooooooo......

Deadline is Wednesday for both outfit. I'm calm because I have outfit 1 nearly finished (only hems, a collar and a waistband and zip left to do......) and outfit 2 is on its way ( I got the bodice and sleeves knitted and linked)

Photoshoot will be on Tuesday. I'm planning on putting the menswear one in. It looks deadly! I had to match up the print in the front (at the buttonstand) and I have a weltseam on my sleeve so I had to match that one up ,too. but it couldn't be matched up any more perfect and I'm really really happy! My shirt turned a bit more into a really cool jacket and I absolutely love it! I applied some of my print onto the backpockets of the jeans as well because I thought that that would just connect the two garments. The only problem is....HOW AM I GONNA CONNECT THE TWO OUTFITS????????

My tutor was suggesting making a small bag out of the print mixed with some knit. I like that idea. Also I'm thinking of knitting up a long long scarf in the laddered knit to style the menswear outfit. That would connect the two I suppose.......

Well I also took a few pictures, let me know what you think folks!

my knitdress bodice

back of the jeans

back of the jacket

front of the jacket

Shaping up

just to let ye all know the collection is shaping up and I have the shirt/Jacket pretty much done and it looks f%$@ing sweet!!!!!! So much better than I imagined. I will put up pictures tomorrow, hopefully!

just a week to go...

...and I'm soooo not ready...AAAARRRGGGHHHH

tried to get some eco handwash wool detergent to felt my mohair, didn't succeed because supermarkets SUCK! now I'll have to use normal detergent and wear stupid gloves as to not burn the skin of my hands...boooh

I am so not in the mood for doing anything but Iknow I have to get the knitdress done today, because tomorrow I have to cut my menswear and the stupid stocktake in work is on. Technically I have the week booked off as holidays but I'm a soineless pushover and agreed to do it.
I'm an idiot.
Plus I'll spend all of Paddy's day making my toiles...fun times

Oh yeah did I mention Mr.Grumpy is going to be Mr. Model?

It arrived!

today my fabric arrived from Glasgow! I'm like a little kid at christmas! and look how well it is going with my other fabrics!

I'm nearly done knitting the big pieces for the underdress, bar the neck and sleeves.

Hopefully I'll have it all done by tomorrow!

This is turning out to be a good day handed in my literaturer review as well this morning.

YAY

Good times....

So after having a bit of a lie in this morning (pssssst) I rang Glasgow for my fabric and I should have it by the end of the week! YAY!!!

I then went into college and after making a good bit of progress on my knit yesterday I spent the day working away knitting the actual pieces for the underdress. The machine didn't give me much hassle today for a change (phew thank lord) and I now have the bodice front and back and the underlayer of the bottom front and back knitted. The overdress will be made out of small swatch-sized pieces sewn together. As promised I have a few pictures of my toille (aka prototype) only thing is that's just bits pinned onto a mannequin....

Once I have the fabric all knitted I can stitch the sequins onto it and sew all the bits together....fun times!

Also, I'm relieved that it looks like I won't have to dye my kid-mohair now. One thing less to do.

So here a few photos of my knit-piece toille:

I also just stumble d over 2 lovely photos from Paris! one of the Eiffeltower at night, the other one of Ailisha and me in front of the Arc de Triomph....note that I'm not wearing a scrap of makeup and I still manage to look stunning :)

Anyhow, I yet have to write/finish my stupid literature review. It's due tomorrow AAAAARRRGGHHH Panic!

Going to stay in the library until they kick me out at 9 and then *I'm going to Mr. Grumpy's to hopefully watch some Dexter......(I am sooooo addicted at the moment!)