First impression of the class...

I did not expect our class to be combined with 2A4. I prefer less students in class as it is better controlled and the lecturer could focus more on the students. But I am not complaining as I could make more friends. I also didn't really like the setting of the classroom just because I prefer tables but I can adapt to this.



What I have learned in class...

I entered the class with little knowledge on this subject but that encouraged me to learn more. We were questioned about our understanding on fashion details and they are the detail of garments, for example, the type of collars, pockets, skirts and sleeves. The purpose of these details is to enhance the design to give it more character. Details are applied to embroidery, collars, layers and prints. Without details, a garment would be dull and bland. When you work as a designer, I think it would be a challenge to pick what type of details you would like to add to your design and how much you could incorporate the details into them.

Apart from that, I learned new terms such as emboss and laser cut. 

[1]Embossing: Embossing is the process whereby a new dimension is added to any surface, which can be pressed upon. This new raised dimension could be a design, pattern, lettering, logo, seal or anything at all. The surface could be anything on which you can press and leave an impression. Paper is the most popular surface for embossing but cloth, wood, glass, tiles and even terra cotta pots can be embossed upon.

Example of an embossed garment


            [Fig. 1] Seoul Fashion Week Fall 2014: KYE. Chains and rope designs are embossed onto the sweater


[2]Laser cutting: Laser cutting is a precise method of cutting a design from a given material using a CAD file to guide it. There are three main types of lasers used in the industry: CO2 lasers Nd and Nd-YAG. We use CO 2 machines. This involves firing a laser which cuts by melting, burning or vaporizing your material. You can achieve a really fine level of cutting detail on with a wide variety of materials. Bare in mind that CO 2 lasers can’t cut metals and hard materials, they can however engrave them.

An example of a laser cut garment



It would be interesting to witness the technology and how they are being processed with my own eyes and maybe have a firsthand experience. There are many types of skirts, dresses, pants and collars and it is important memorize them as I would need to use these terms to describe or design a garment. 

Example

Types of skirts : straight, A-line, pencil, mermaid, circle, box pleated, flared 

Types of dresses : qi pao, maxi, bodycon, gown, strapless

Types of pants : harem, bootcut , palazzo, bermuda, capri

Types of collars : peter pan, square, lapel, mandarin, turtleneck



I learned about technical flats as well and here are the research findings that I have found online.




Reflection...

I have discovered many new terms as well as vocabulary in fashion from this lesson and I realize that I need to read up more to expand my knowledge on fashion design.



Sources

[Fig.1] : http://tomimito.com/seoul-fashion-week-fw-2014-kye/

[Fig.2] : http://www.denimjeansobserver.com/mag/2016/02/23/xiao-li-2016-2017-fall-autumn-winter-women-london-fashion-lasercut-knit-ribbed-peel-away-oversized-corduroy-denim-jeans-observer/

[1] : http://www.whatisembossing.com/uses.html

[2] : http://www.cutlasercut.com/getting-started/what-is-laser-cutting-laser-cutting-process

[Fig.3] : http://www.designersnexus.com/fashion-design-portfolio/v15-knitwear-tank-free-illustrator-fashion-flat-drawing-template/

[Fig.4] : http://www.designersnexus.com/fashion-design-portfolio/cape-poncho-v19-free-illustrator-technical-flat-drawing/

[Fig.5]: http://www.designersnexus.com/fashion-design-portfolio/v34-straight-leg-kids-pants-illustrator-fashion-flat-sketch/