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Zero Waste Experimentation

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 Creative Studio Zero - Waste Experimentation For my Final project I would like to experiment and gain better understanding about zero waste fashion but also tailoring zero waste. To start of my project, I have started to research all the different techniques of zero waste, looking at online courses, step by step guides to create a zero-waste garment.  Firstly, I have experimented with a draping technique. I have used two rectangular pieces of fabric stitched at the shoulder line to place it on to a mannequin. Using different techniques of manipulating fabric such as; gathering, twisting, pleats to create a unique silhouette. This technique is 100% zero waste, it creates unique and interesting shape, it creates asymmetrical hem line and silhouette. Using this technique would create one piece there would not be any other pieces that look the same. Also, the variation of sizing would change the design and the look of the garment.  Zero Waste - Spiral Trousers Part of my project I have re
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Optitex

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 Creative Studio Optitex What is OPTITEX?  - ‘’Optitex is a computer fashion design software for designing with 2D and 3D visuals, but also allows you to create pattern pieces or layout plans to check the efficiency of the material used.’’ Optitex allows apparel designers to create, alter, and manipulate the garment pattern pieces. But also conduct visual garment fit which is great to see how the garment would look like before the production. It allows you to digitise your pattern pieces or create new pieces in the software. This CAD software allows you to see the garment 3D on an avatar, to see the movement, the fit of the garment. It’s a very interesting way to see the garment before the production and sampling. Also, it would be interesting way to present your ideas to a group and showcase your designs.  Optitex also allows you to create lay out plans. Select the size of your fabric, digitise your pattern pieces using the Digi pen and paper and lay out all your pieces. The softwar
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TR pattern cutting

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Creative Studio TR Pattern Cutting  What is TR pattern cutting? -TR pattern cutting means Transformational Reconstruction, this is a form of origami pattern cutting which translates into immediate and intuitive 3D creations, in opposition to the more conventional way of drafting. (Fashion Capital, 2021) During our creative pattern cutting we have explored transformational reconstruction and different techniques. First, we have started to work on basic bodies creating 2D designs and various shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, zig zag or wave lines to create interesting design within the garment. It’s a simple way to practice and explore the different shapes.  For those designs we have used a basic bodies with darts and drew a shape on to the fabric, making sure that the line goes through the bust point to eliminate the darts. By taking the seams of the shapes through the apex point it allows to eliminate the dart seams, however, the shape and the silhouette of the bodies will st
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Workshop - Arduino

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  Creative Studio  Workshop – Arduino What is Arduino? - ‘’Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.  Arduino boards  can read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on the board’’. (Arduino,2021) Wearable Electronics? Over the years electronics have become more of a fashion piece rather than practical technology, such as smart watches. But what if we combine fashion and electronics? After the session on Arduino and creating a small electric circuit to make a LED light flash and create a simple code using the Arduino software, made me think how that could be developed and combined with fashion. A lot of fashion designer use electronics for aesthetic, lighting, but what if it can be used for some
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