Eema Thoriq (0378703)

  WEEK 15 This week marked the final stretch of my journey as I worked relentlessly to complete Look 1 and Look 2 for the presentation. While the excitement of reaching the finish line kept me motivated, the week was packed with last-minute sewing, unforeseen hurdles. The days leading up to the presentation were a whirlwind of activity—sewing, adjusting, and perfecting every detail. Adding those final touches felt like a race against time. I worked on refining the fit, tidying up loose threads, and ensuring the overall presentation of the garments met my standards. Despite my efforts, time ran out, and I had to leave some elements, like Look 1’s sleeves, unfinished. On the day of the presentation, I discovered a critical error with Look 1’s collar: I had sewn it onto the wrong side. Realizing this just hours before the presentation was a gut punch. Fixing it required quickly re-stitching the collar, which cut into the time I had set aside for final preparations. The rush left me un...

  WEEK 14   As Week 14 unfolded, the pressure was undeniable. With the garment presentation only days away, I shifted my focus to constructing the actual garments, even though I hadn’t fully completed the test fits. Time constraints forced me to take a leap of faith, and I dove right into cutting and sewing the real pieces. I started working on the actual garments after completing about half of the test fits. The limited time left me no choice but to trust my pattern adjustments and press on. Cutting the actual fabric felt like a significant milestone. I worked from home, carefully laying out the fabric to ensure precision. Once the pieces were cut, I used the overlock machine in the university studio to finish the edges. This step gave the garments a professional finish, ensuring clean seams and durability. With limited access to the university studio’s equipment, I turned to my aunt’s sewing machine to assemble the garments. Her house became my temporary studio for several d...

WEEK 13 This week has been a whirlwind of activity, as I focused on cutting and sewing the test fits for Look 1 and Look 2. While the journey has been full of challenges, each setback has been an opportunity to build resilience and adaptability. I started the week by working on the test fits for both looks, which was a crucial step to evaluate the fit, proportions, and overall execution of my designs before cutting into the actual fabric. During this process, I identified some minor flaws in the patterns, particularly with the collar for Look 1 and the bodice structure for Look 2. Additionally, I made a mistake when cutting the pattern for Look 1—I accidentally included seam allowance for pieces that were supposed to be cut on the fold. After multiple adjustments, I refined the patterns, ensuring that the final garments will fit as intended.   However, I did fall behind schedule with cutting the actual fabric for both looks, partly due to my perfectionism during the test-fit phase ...

  WEEK 12 This week marked another step forward in developing The Shirt Collection as I continued drafting and experimenting with new ideas. While progress has been steady, it’s also been a week of adjustments, decision-making, and valuable support from Ms. Melina. The first look’s sleeve design remained a focal point this week. While drafting, Ms. Melina shared a new sleeve style and suggested I consider incorporating it into my design. After watching the video and reflecting on how it aligned with my inspiration—the lancet windows—I decided to give it a try. The sleeve’s angular and architectural shape seemed to resonate with the collection’s theme. However, by the end of the week, after creating the pattern on Mahjong paper, the new sleeve didn’t quite work as intended. It lacked the cohesive flow I envisioned for the garment. After discussing it with Ms. Melina, we agreed to revert to the original sleeve design. While this detour didn’t lead to a breakthrough, it reinforced the...

  WEEK 11 This week, the focus is still on creating two garments for The Shirt Collection, inspired by the designs conceptualized in Week 7 during Mr. JR’s class. Drawing inspiration from the intricate beauty of lancet windows, I’ve been working diligently on the first look under Ms. Melina’s guidance. While progress has been steady, the drafting process has proven to be both challenging and rewarding.                                                                                   The first design is a cropped shirt with peasant sleeves, combining modern trends with architectural inspiration. Translating the curved and angular motifs of lancet windows into wearable elements has been an exciting creative challenge. The cropped design adds a contemporary twist, while the voluminou...

WEEK 11 My first design is a cropped shirt with peasant sleeves and a bodice that highlights a dramatic neckline. The idea stems from the pointed arches and elongated forms characteristic of Lancet windows. Translating these architectural features into a wearable garment has pushed me to think outside the box and refine my drafting skills.  Drafting the bodice was one of the biggest challenges this week. Ensuring the cleavage was proportionate and balanced with the cropped length required multiple iterations. Striking the right balance between design aesthetics and wearability took time, but I’m gradually getting closer to the desired outcome. The peasant sleeves proved to be another hurdle. As a beginner, I’m still learning the techniques of sleeve drafting. Determining the correct volume for the sleeves was particularly difficult. I struggled to visualize how much fabric would achieve the billowy effect I wanted without overwhelming the overall design. With  a lot of trial a...

   WEEK 10 This week marks an exciting new chapter in my sewing journey as I completed and submitted the tailored skirt and basic shirt projects. With those milestones behind me, it was time to focus on my next assignment: the White Shirt Collection. With guidance from my lectures, I began laying the foundation for what promises to be a creative and challenging endeavor. The Shirt Collection assignment is an opportunity to explore design and craftsmanship on a deeper level. Thanks to Ms. Melina’s guidance, I was able to begin translating my ideas into reality. The designs I sketched in Mr. JR’s class served as a starting point, and with Ms. Melina’s support, I started working on the drafting process. Unlike previous projects, this assignment feels more personal and artistic. It’s not just about technical skills but also about expressing creativity and individuality through design. This added layer of complexity has made me even more determined to get things right. One of the m...

WEEK 1 We had the first Introduction to Fashion Design module class today and met our Lecturer Mr. JR. We got briefed on the module and the assignment tasks.  After the briefing and introductions, we started on the first task of finding different parts of the shirt from the list that was given by Mr. JR. We were told to compile pictures of the different parts in a file, as part of our finale Assignment which is to design a Shirt for this semester.  I started by looking through Pinterest, which was a bit difficult as I was not finding pictures of shirts that I liked, but nonetheless it was fun as we were also instructed to take pictures and videos to include in our blog that we have to update every week of our process and progress through out our course. WEEK 2 It's the 2nd week of classes but I haven't made any progress... I am still finding it difficult to find what I want especially the designs of shirt silhouettes and shirt collars. Today when the class started Mr. JR told ...

  WEEK 9 Sewing the tailored skirt on calico has been a rewarding experience, despite the challenges. The process deepened my understanding of garment construction and highlighted areas for improvement. This week marked a significant step in my sewing journey as I transitioned from tailored skirts to drafting and sewing a basic shirt. Building on the pattern drafting skills honed in previous weeks, this project presented a new set of challenges. The groundwork for this week’s project was laid during the previous week when I drafted the basic shirt pattern. The process involved careful measurements of each piece, from the bodice to the sleeves and collar. With the pattern ready, I moved on to cutting the calico fabric, mindful of avoiding errors from prior projects. One near-mistake reminded me how crucial it is to double-check every step. I almost repeated my skirt mishap by adding a seam allowance to a cut-on-fold piece. Fortunately, I caught the error before cutting the fabric, s...

WEEK 7 This week marked an exciting milestone in this module as I transitioned from pattern drafting to sewing a tailored skirt. Building upon the work from previous weeks, where I carefully drafted the pattern, it was time to bring the design to life using calico fabric. This hands-on experience provided valuable lessons, tested my patience, and honed my sewing skills. The process began with transferring the pattern onto calico, a fabric ideal for practicing designs. Pattern drafting from the previous weeks laid a strong foundation, and I was eager to see how the two-dimensional drafts would transform into a three-dimensional garment. After ensuring accurate measurements and marking the fabric, I moved on to cutting and assembling the pieces. Despite my enthusiasm, the process was not without its challenges. One of the first hurdles came during fabric cutting. I mistakenly added a seam allowance to the cut-on-fold pieces of the pattern, resulting in a misalignment. This oversight requ...