Brief: Design and produce an on trend wearable contemporary collection.

This collection we are taking inspiration from the date 2020.  It will be a futuristic look whilst embracing technology. We will be focusing on elements of structure, shape, movement and metallics,ultra-violet and neon colour. Detachable elements within garments will be introduced in this collection.

We look forward to going BACK TO THE FUTURE with this collection, exploring all the possibilities to produce a collection to show at our 2020 end of year spectacular showcase.

Fabric suggestions:

• Outer Shell: Denim/cottons/camouflage/felt/wool/corduroy or  anything relating to the theme
• Lining: Cotton/Satin

Fabric Measurements:

• Outer shell: 90cm width fabric = Purchase 60cm in length
• Lining: Width 112cm = Purchase 60cms length
• Interfacing: Width 90cms = Purchase 20cms in length (lightweight iron-on interfacing)
• 2 Decorative Buttons & 2 small re-inforcement buttons (shirt size buttons)

This garment can be made in 3 different ways.

Full circle skirt: Lots of volume

Half circle skirt: Medium volume

Quarter circle skirt: Small amount of volume.

Can be made with elasticated waist OR waistband and zip. (7 inch zip required and 1 button) A more tailored finish with using a zip.

Fabric suggestions:

Rayon, Polyseter charmeuse, simple cotton, Thin corduroy, lightweight wool.

TIPS: Many fabrics will work for this project. Lightweight fabrics will be more bouncy and synthetic rayons and polyester will slink and pink around beautifully. A heavy weight cotton will result in a more dramatic fullness.

Skirt Measurements

Full Circle Skirt

Half Circle Skirt

Quarter Circle Skirt

Waist Elastic Measurements

Fabric Suggestions

Light jersey or viscose jersey, cotton; different weights, soft denim, silk,  sweat or any fabric you think looks good.  Non stretch for beginners.

Fabric Measurements

Helpful Hint: Remember, it’s the details you add to the garment that set’s it apart from the others. Use your imagination this season. Fringing, embellishments, faux fur, stripes, bias binding, sequins

Fabric Suggestions

Anything except non stretch

Fabric Measurements

**Note Zip is optional

** Note Gilet can have a shoulder piece in a different colour, 30cm of extra fabric is needed for this

Helpful Hint: Remember, it’s the details you add to the garment that set’s it apart from the others. Use your imagination this season. Fringing, embellishments, faux fur, stripes, bias binding, sequins

FABRIC MEASUREMENTS:

Cape:

• 2 meters of fabric
• 2 meters of lining in corresponding colours

Why not create a matching Beret, for this you will need:

• 70x70cm of the same fabric as the cape

FABRIC CHOICE: Fur/Fleece/Denim/Cotton/Wool

TOP TIP: Use your imagination with accessories, for eg, Buttons, buckles, ribbon, fringing, ruffles etc

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Fabric suggestions

Sweatshirt fabric  or Jersey

If you can’t get ribbing, you may use the stretch material from the garment itself.

TIP: Use your imagination when designing this garment.  Do some research and look at sweatshirt designs, look at the print and any embellishment’s they have used.  This is what will make your design stand out from the rest.  Changing the fabric on the sleeves, adding faux fur on the pocket.  Sequins are always fantastic on a garment.  A hood is optional.

This garment can be made as a dress or sweatshirt. With or without a hood.

Fabric Measurements

Fabric suggestions

Cotton, denim, velvet or  any fabric with a nice weight will work well. It must be a non-stretch woven fabric.

Fabric Measurements

• Measure your child waist and add 25cm (which is width of fabric)  X 30cm (length of fabric) If you would like to lengthen the skirt – add extra to the 30cms)
• 2 Buttons
• Iron-on fusing for waste band (fusing length should be approx same size as waste plus 25cm as it also needs to cross over the body)

Childrens Jeans

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:

Light/Medium weight stretch twill or denim with AT LEAST 20% STRETCH in the width (across grain)

Tips: You can add a metallic strip down the leg to add a design feature using fabric/ribbon.

Note: Fabric choice will impact the look and feel of your final garment.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:

Fabric width 150cm

Requires 40% 2 way stretch, ponte, liverpool, french terry, stretch sweatshirt fleece and heavier weight cotton lycras.

Tips: Fleece or ultra thick snuggle fabrics are not recommended but may work if you size up. A heavier weight fabric with less stretch or a higher spandex content will look and feel tighter than a mid weight fabric with more stretch.

Note: Fabric choice will impact the look and feel of your final garment.

MATERIALS NEEDED

•  4 Denim Buttons
• Overalls Buckles to accommodate a 3cm strap size for 7-12 Years
• 15cm fusible interfacing (not necessary if you are using a thick denim)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Denim, Twill, Corduroy, or any other fabric that’s suitable

DUNGAREE’S Age 14 years and 16 years. Choose from one  of the following widths which are available in the store.

• 2 x 30-35mm wide dungaree buckles (or 2 x buttons)
• 6 x 15mm buttons

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Medium weight stretch denim, needle cord or woven cotton or anything else that you see that is suitable.

Fabric suggestions:

Light to medium weights woven fabrics such as cotton twill, or canvas, cotton nylon blends, denim, gabardine, leatherette.

Accessories:

Sixteen 1/4 inch flat buttons, 2.3 meters fusible interfacing.  Extra optional (advanced students only)  11 meters single-fold bias tape.

Children’s fabric size/measurements:

Teenage/Adult fabric size/measurements:

This garment can be made in many ways. The dress can be made in all the one fabric. It can also be made as a single skirt. To make it a real party dress for a special occasion or Christmas dress, if you use 2 different fabrics for the tunic and the skirt. It’s all down to the fabric you choose that makes your garment stand out the most!

Fabric suggestions:

Cotton, denim, velvet or any fabric with a nice weight will work well. It must be a non-stretch woven fabric.

Quilting cotton or special occasion fabric with full body drape.

Invisible zip

9 inch zip 7yr old,

12 inch zip 10-12 yr old

14 inch zip over 12 yrs

Collar (optional) – 35cm interfacing (for stiffening the collar)

Measurements for separates

Measurements for full dress (all one fabric)