Brief: Design and produce an on trend wearable collection using The Wizard of Oz and The Yellow Brick Roads as inspiration.

This collection we are taking inspiration from the characters of the movie. Join us as we leave behind a world of dull drab greys and step into a life of colour, magic and adventure as we explore our theme “the Wizard of Oz” (follow the yellow brick road, somewhere over the rainbow).

Thinking about the hidden narrative in the movie, we hope to get little minds understanding what it really means to look inside themselves and recognize the magic they already possess, all the while having fun designing their unique fashion piece!

Experiment with different fabrics, textures and design techniques as you dive deeper into the theme;

The movement of the tornado!

The transition from black and white to colour!

The rich greens and decadence of Emerald City!

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)

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

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

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

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} 

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)

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} 

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} 

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

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

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

Fabric Suggestions

Choose a non-stretch fabric.

Fabric Measurements

**Note A 7” Zip is required to complete this design for ages 8 & 10, a 8” required for ages 12,14 & 16.

**Note You will need a 1/4m of Velcro for this design

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

Choose a non-stretch fabric.

Fabric Measurements

**Note You will need 6-8 buttons to complete this design depending on the button size.

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
Choose a non-stretch fabric. Denim, Corduroy, Twill, Suiting, Velvet, Heavy cotton drill.

ADVANCE STUDENTS: May use Pleather. It can be difficult to work with, speak to tutor in advance.

Fabric Measurements

Fabric Suggestions
Non-stretch fabrics like cotton, chambray, linen and other natural fabrics.
experienced students could use stretch or heavy fabrics such as, jersey, gaberdine, silks or poplin.

Fabric Measurements:

Fabric suggestions

light cotton non stretch fabric would be ideal. soft linen, silks or voile.

Fabric Measurements

Fabric Suggestions

Medium weight woven fabrics such as duck cotton, wool blends, canvass, brocade or twill.

Embroidered patches and appliques creates a personalised design and elevate your jacket.

check our  decorative accessories section on our online shop for more details.

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