Continuing my samplings using the pattern magic books i was inspired to try a pattern cutting and manipulation process that had similar designs to my own and i felt could relatively easily be altered to better suit my designs once the basics had been mastered, above is a photo of the process and possible design from the book. i was particularly interested by the in construction pattern and design that add the detailing but within the actual construction making them a different colour and then altering the pattern to give more flare to the skirt yet all on a feminine fitted silhouette that flattered the figure.
The idea of the striped pattern placed on the silhouette to flatter the form and add the desired design detailing, then combined with the flared skirt which would give a flowing loose fit on the form whilst moving, where similar ideas to my own for some of my own design developments from my primary research. for exaple i had been really inspired by some of the stripes and bold patterns on the fishes which i had imagined similar to this design and could be developed further all in light flowing loose fabrics.
this book was quite informative on where to begin and how to create the design shown so i decided to toile the design as a possible basic pattern and silhouette that i could use later. the book began by explaining the basic steps such as creating the basic bodice and then developing it to include the stripes and flares which was a bit more challenging but helped me to understand how and why the construction was and should be created for the basic bodice to fit properly. however the design was created using only one half of the full pattern to save on fabric which had to be noted and would need to be altered for the entire pattern if i choose to use the pattern.
below are some images of how i began to design this piece and how i decided to alter it.
the photos show the calico toile for the design with markings drawn on where and how i wish to place the patterns/ inserts.however i decided that i would rather have the inserts in chiffon and flare out rather than creating them from the base fabric, this way i could print onto the chiffon and create a more unique to my designs and project, piece. this was the first alteration to the design and was not to complicated as i just swapped the placement of the inserts the next was to incorporate some of the other samples i had tried from the pattern magic book again these where both the round and folded jabara's which as shown in the last photo to the right would be placed on the shoulders and in the centre of the top of the bodice just below the neckline. this photo also shows the chiffon pinned to the marked places on the skirt which would be flatly sewn into the top and gradually flare out after the waist into the skirt, these pieces would also be printed onto and when moving would gracefully and fluidly move reflecting the movement of the fish and their fins.
Overall i quite like this design and idea as it is modern and unique but still incorporate aspects such as a wearable flattering silhouette and fluid movement in the design which could also be produced from lighter fabric, which all fulfil my brief and is also challenging enough to test my skills. however it could be further developed through sketches and toiling. but i would like to if i have time to make this design as an extra piece for this project and really challenge my skills.
Below are some primary photos of the fish and patterns that inspired this design and others in my sketch book. all these photos show the bright vibrant modern patterning i was drawn to for this particular design idea which could all be developed further if i choose to later on.
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