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I went to Kenwood House in Hampstead for a bit of historical research.
I particularly enjoyed the prints and patterns of the carpets, wallpaper and tapestry of the interior of the house. I loved the floral prints and the contrast between the really colourful prints and the more muted ones.
I normally don't use a lot of prints and patterns in my work but it did inspire me to try and incorporate it more from now on.
I also loved the historical jewellery and shoe buckle collection which was great for detail inspiration!

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I have chosen to do this workshop as it is very appropriate my my field of study. I found it extremely helpful to learn about the different types of lightweight fabrics such as silk, organza, chiffon, georgette etc. and how to manufacture them as this is not part of our course structure or projects.
In my first year of studies I have made a shirt from organza, which was the first time I had worked with a fabric of that kind. As we were in lockdown I had to use my domestic sewing machine and even though ten tutors have been very helpful over zoom, it wasn't the same as being able to learn how to work with the fabric in person.
I primarily chose to participate, because I wanted to improve my skillset when sewing these fabrics, to be able to go back to that project and to resew the garment to a more professional standard.

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My shirt project, I have produced in March 2021

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We were closely observing the tutor demonstrate all the techniques on the big screen.

We learned how to finish off the neckline and armhole on a front bodice using bias binding, how to sew a pin hem and a french seam (which is a self-concealed seam, commonly used on lightweight fabrics)

I found it very tricky at first as it is really difficult to sew in a straight line as the fabric was very slippery. I sewed my first french seam and I was not happy with the result, so I had another go which turned out a lot better!!
The pin hem was very useful to learn as this is something I used a lot on the organza shirt I made.

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I went to this exhibition, as I really like the work of Wes Anderson. He has got his very own, distinct style and I was very curious to see all the original sets and costumes up close.

I really enjoy his sense of colour and detail which is something that I can implement on my own work.
I also enjoyed the whole experience and curation of the exhibition as it gave you the feeling that you were emerging into this very unique world.

Apart from the Fashion, one of my favourite parts of the exhibition was the scribble wall. I really enjoy art that you could stare at for hours and still find something knew to look at after a while as it is so detailed.

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To create our own bias binding we were introduced to this tool which makes the process so much easier. Instead of having to manually fold and iron the bias binding, this device does the folding for you. You simply insert the strip of fabric and pull it through, then give it a quick press to hold its shape.

This was so useful to learn about as it will make my own practice a lot less time-consuming.

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My workstation.

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French Dispatch magazine covers.

I particularly liked the colour palettes of the individual colours and I really loved the style they were drawn in. I also found it quite fascinating how many different colours there were (the ones pictured, are just a small selection).

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I particularly enjoyed looking at all the original costumes from the film as it is related to Fashion. I focused on the tailoring as I thought it would be very inspirational for this current project we are doing on'Tailoring'.

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Miniature model of the set used in the film

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They have built a replica of one the sets from the film and you could actually have drinks and food there which made you feel like you were in the movie!