AUTUMN/WINTER - SPRING/SUMMER
2019/2020
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.
TOTE BAG:
Intermediate Level
Fabric suggestions:
- Outer Shell: Denim/cottons/camouflage/felt/wool/corduroy or anything relating to the theme
- Lining: Cotton/Satin
Think Futuristic when choosing your fabric’s
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)
CIRCLE SKIRT:
Intermediate Level
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
KIMONO:
Intermediate Level
KIMONO:
Intermediate Level
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
GILET:
Intermediate Level
Fabric Suggestions
Choose a non-stretch fabric.
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
CAPE:
Intermediate Level
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
FABRIC PURCHASE: Project Fashion Students will receive 15% in Home Focus @ Hickeys
SWEATSHIRT DRESS/HOODIE:
Intermediate Level
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
SWEATSHIRT DRESS/HOODIE
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
SKATER/WRAP SKIRT:
Intermediate Level
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)
PUFF SLEEVE JUMPER:
Intermediate Level
Fabric suggestions
A sweatshirt fabric or Jersey fabric
Making the sleeves in an alternative fabric is optional, this can be done in a lace, tulle, voile, organza, satin or cotton.
If you can’t get ribbing for the end & cuffs, 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. Sequins are always fantastic on a garment.
Fabric Measurements
(For fabric width 150cm)
Full Jumper in sweatshirt/jersey fabric
- 2 .5 meters of fabric
- 150cm wide ribbing for the bottom/cuffs 15cm
Jumper with alternative sleeves
- 1.5m of fabric for the sleeves
- 1.5m of fabric for the jumper torso
- 150cm wide ribbing for the bottom/cuffs 15cm
FABRIC PURCHASE: Project Fashion Students will receive 15% in Home Focus @ Hickeys
Tiered Skirt:
Intermediate Level
Fabric suggestions
A denim, cotton, PVC (light weight)
Something not stretch – not too heavy
TIP: Use your imagination when designing this garment. Do some research and look at skirt designs, look at the print and any embellishment’s they have used. This is what will make your design stand out from the rest.
Fabric Measurements
(For fabric width 150cm)
- 1.5m of fabric
- 1m of elastic for the waist width between 5cm – 8cm
FABRIC PURCHASE: Project Fashion Students will receive 15% in Home Focus @ Hickeys
Joggers & Cropped Hoodie:
Intermediate Level
Fabric suggestions
A jersey fabric
TIP: Use your imagination when designing this garment. Do some research and look at jogger designs, look at the print and any embellishment’s they have used. This is what will make your design stand out from the rest.
Fabric Measurements
Joggers
Cropped Hoodie
Long Hoodie
FABRIC PURCHASE: Project Fashion Students will receive 15% in Home Focus @ Hickeys
Pinafore:
Intermediate Level
LONG GILET:
Intermediate Level
Fabric Suggestions
Choose a non-stretch fabric.
Fabric Measurements
**Note Zip is optional, zip length will depend on the length of the garmet made
** 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