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It is deadline day today and I am feeling confident with my results, I have few things to complete and will be finished before the lesson ends. I haven't been updating my journal regularly but I feel there has been priorities that have been needing to be completed before my journal. Other than this I have been verbally communicating with peers asking opinions to improve my development which has helped along the process. I haven't enjoyed unit 10 as much as I did my first year FMP but I am interested in looking into different concepts and techniques to improve my skill and knowledge base.

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I am currently working on my final trousers in a Cotton material from Whaleys. I am struggling with the stages of putting in a zip as I have put an invisible zip in and according to others a visible zip would look better in the front of trousers, so I have got to unpick this again and sew another zip into the trousers. I have already been struggling to add the zip as I couldn't sew close enough to the zipper teeth. I am leaving my sewing to do in class and the other pieces at home in my spare time as I feel this will make me more focused on the sewing as I have the help I need around me.

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I haven't been updating my blog as much as I would've liked to recently, but I have been getting the main parts of my project together. I have now completed my toile for my ladies slim fit trousers and am ready to start my final piece on Friday this week. I have added my planning work to my sketchbook along with other elements which were missing. My technical folder is up to date and following the same theme through out and finally my portfolio is on the way to being completed for my interview for the Level 4 Foundation Diploma. I feel that I am on track but I am always stressed knowing I have work to complete. To reduce this I have written a list and am working my way through the pieces needing to be completed.

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We had to create illustrations to present the clothes that Sharon was modelling in Life Drawing a few weeks ago. Firstly, I struggled to draw a thin model when I was looking at a bigger built model. I redrew the images and I feel these have improved from the originals. Also, I have used this technique to present my designs for my designs in my Unit 10 project.

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I have received a letter from South Essex College in reply to the application I submitted for the Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. The interview is for the 9th December 2014. I will now have to make sure that my portfolio is completed for this date to take to the interview and hopefully get a placement upon the course.

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Today we had Terry fr Ciment Pleating come into the college, he explained how his company pleated fabrics using only heat and steam as well as showing us samples of what he could achieve. Whilst he was there he mentioned work experience at his company, I am interested in going to look to see the process and help out in the summer if he would have me but I will contact the company nearer the time. I don't feel that pleating will be useful in this project but am looking to use this in one of my upcoming projects.

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I have started to draft my pattern for my tailored trousers and have slimmed the legs down so they are almost the style of a cigarette trouser. I have also added a waistband to the pattern and am on my way to completing a pocket and fly front. I aim to have this completed by Tuesday 4th November at 5.00pm

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On Tuesday I received feedback from my formative assessment. The comments were very positive and I have been reassured with the progress I am making. Emma had all but good comments about my sketchbook and I am very pleased with this. The constructive criticism given has been helpful and I have already started to amend the issues raised. These included the lack of annotation on certain pages and also the stability of my book as the pages have come loose but I am already mending this and had commented on this issue. I will carry on with the tasks and pace I have been going through my sketchbook and am proud of what I have so far achieved.

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This week is our formative assessment, I am almost prepared for the assessment, I have ticked most of the sheet off and just need to add to certain points for example on Unit 10 I need to add more textile explorations, trims and order some more fabric swatches. For my technical folder I just need to complete my shorts sample and evaluate this once it is completed. For Unit 11 I need to complete my final draft for my personal statement and just check over the blog.

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I'm struggling with my six development illustrations as I find it difficult to draw. I have looked at Zoe's illustrations and would like to do mine like this. I need to try and practise doing it this way. Zoe has shown me how to draw it like hers so I will be re drawing my designs from thursday and then do this for my final six designs too.

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Last week we had an hour to use ink to draw our model. I liked how easy and flowing the ink was, although for a more structured and detailed piece I wouldn't choose ink I'd choose either pencil or fine liners. Ink allows you to create different line, for example with the brush you can make it thick or thin or wavy or straight. Also, you can mix the colours to create a bubbly effect as you can see in both images below. I enjoyed this session but still prefer graphite or wax crayon.

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Today we have been recapping on collars again. I have refreshed my brain on the three types of collars; Applied, Grown on and Collar & Rever. We have started making a pattern for a Shawl Collar which is a grown on collar. I have completed my master pattern and am currently tracing off the pieces for next lesson so I can make my shawl collar and then complete my shorts with a fly-front too. Once I have completed these pieces I can focus on new techniques so I am prepared for my upcoming projects, especially my FMP.

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I have started to construct my Womenswear Slim Fit shorts this week and am getting on really well with them. I am having to ask the steps as I haven't made any shorts before but I would be confident to go and start making another pair without anyone helping. I am writing a order of construction to put in my Year Two Technical Folder so I can use this as a reference at university or in the future if I need to. I am aiming to get these shorts finished in the next four sessions.

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On Saturday I visited the V&A to go see the Disobedient Objects exhibition. It was very busy but of what I got to see and read was interesting, it involved unusual objects made from a varied selection of materials. I liked the way that these stories and pieces were 'Disobedient' going against the expected in society. I was inspired by this and feel this could help to influence my FMP.

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On Thursday, we had our first session of drawing a naked woman, I felt it went okay and am particularly proud of this piece which was created using continuous line and a mix of coloured oil pastels. The other two images were drawn in graphite and I still feel I did well on these drawings too, but there is still lots of room to improve, which I hope to do in the sessions leading up to Christmas.

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I have now learn't a way to draw silhouettes easily. Here's a sample of my work.

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On Friday we were taught how to create a quilted sample and were allowed to choose which patterns we used within our samples. I created two samples which are in my sketchbook. This is one of them with a square and rectangle pattern across it, the back view shows the pattern a bit more than the front but I am really pleased with my outcomes, but wouldn't necessarily use this for SS15, possibly AW15.

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I have now finished my Master Pattern for my shorts and have spent today's lesson tracing it off and creating the lining patterns as well as the fly front pattern. I am looking to cut my pattern next week so I need to buy some calico so I am ready and don't waste valuable time within Tuesday's lesson.

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Today we were working on using our research from our themes to create garments and design ideas, once we created an almost collage like design we then had to draw the design into a realistic garment. I really enjoyed this task. Now I will draw a minimum of six more to make ten then look at the details within some designs.

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After talking with Natalie and going through my sketchbook I was able to make a list of tasks which need completing, I have now managed to get a few of these tasks done and feel my sketchbook is becoming stronger. I still need to increase the amount of primary research which is being completed. I am happy with the pace I am going at and the quality of my work at this current moment in time.

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On Friday we had to start with our embroidery on either fabric or something else of our choice. I chose to use my stencilling to work on, using black beads I have started to create a third-dimension to my 2D pattern. I need to carry on with this and complete the whole hand, followed by the other three printed on the fabric, two of which will have white beads. I really enjoyed this task even though usually I get really impatient with fiddly tasks. I am excited to see the out come of this and will consider using embroidery on my final garment.

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On Thursday we learnt how to measure the figure or object whilst drawing it. I didn't find this easy at all to do and after a lot of rubbing out only ended up with a head and shoulders. I am finding it difficult to draw something which is live in front of me, even though it is still I prefer to draw from a picture where I can use my own techniques. To improve my skills I will keep practising to draw my mannequin at home to improve my proportion technique.

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Knowing already about PANTONE® I understood that we would be looking at colour schemes and most likely for SS15. When we were watching the videos for menswear and womenswear I took notes and understand the colour schemes, with a lot of pastel colours it became a traditional SS colour pallet, although then there were some warm and earthy shades added such as Toasted Almonds and Marsala. This is my starting point within my project as I am choosing pastels and black which has now got me to the theme of Contrast.

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Lorraine taught us how to create a cut away pocket pattern today using a trouser block I have now created a pattern for shorts with a cut away pocket ready to make into a 3D garment next week. I will take my time to complete this making sure the threads are cut but most of all evaluate and improve my outcome if I can. I will also write this up into my second year technical folder for future reference.

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In study skills today we had two tasks to complete to help us identify how we learn, I realised that when I cant do something straight away I get frustrated which could be avoided by taking my time and practising so I can understand the steps and make my work better. Although when I did something correct I felt happy and this then made me more confident so I feel I should review my work more often so I can gain confidence as I do put the effort in and should be more proud of my work I complete.

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Today I have been writing my personal statement although I struggle with writing the breakdown prompt sheet has helped me to write my original draft. I have written it up onto Microsoft work and changed the bullet points into full sentences, I still have a way to go and need to find a way to open and close my personal statement but I am setting myself a SMART target to do this within three weeks of today. I now need to look online at more personal statements within fashion to get some inspiration of how to open and close my version.

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Today I learnt a technique called 'Moulage' which means draping on a stand. I really enjoyed this activity as there weren't any restraints towards how I shaped the fabric and little if any chance of errors occurring unlike pattern cutting techniques. I created four pieces and feel all of these pieces give a different style and shape to each other. I will consider using this technique throughout the making of my toile and final piece as I feel it is less stressful and I could cope easier this way.

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The image below was my inspiration today to create a stencil to then print. I chose the black abstract shape and reduced the size of the original pattern so I could create a repeat pattern on the fabric I had. I enjoy stencilling but feel I am better at using flat shapes rather than objects like flowers which I tried originally and it didn't work in my favour. I am happy with my outcome but could look into some different shapes and colour choices if I was to influence this into my Spring/Summer designs.

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This piece is a continuous line drawing which was drawn without being looked at, explaining the rough, edgy feel this image portrays. I prefer this piece as I feel it is edgy and uses colours that complement each other along with the black paper as well as the sketchy lines created by chalk and the continuous line technique. I could improve this piece by adding more of the yellow chalk to the rest of the body which was covered by fabric instead of just the arm.

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Today I had to create an observational drawing using oil pastels of a set up of mannequins and garments. I chose to focus mainly on details of the set up including a scarf and the tone, floral fabric and a ruffled skirt. I really dislike this piece as I feel it looks rushed and doesn't have a professional look to it, as well as it not being drawn so you could honestly say you know which part it is of the set up. I could improve by using line more accurately as well as using colours which complement each other, I could look at a colour wheel to see which colours work together. Also I feel I should focus more onto the tone within each detail.

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I have written my two current brief deadlines on a white board in my working space so I can check and be aware when my work is due. Realising that UNIT 11 has a further deadline I can concentrate and prioritise UNIT 10 which is due on the week commencing 17th November 2014. Also, below on my pin board I have written the total credits for a distinction and this is keeping me motivated to look at the brief marking schemes for both units which are also pinned below so I can achieve another distinction following the grade I achieved in Year One.

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UAL LEVEL 3 FASHION DESIGN DEADLINE LIST

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UAL LEVEL 3 FASHION DESIGN DEADLINE LIST

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This sheet allows me to see all of my deadlines through to the end of UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. This sheet will be useful to help me to keep up to date with work ready to hand in completed on each deadline up to June 2015.

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I have created and printed 10 weeks worth of sheets for MONDAY-SUNDAY 8AM-9PM to note down tasks so I prevent wasting valuable time from not knowing which task is priority to complete.

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I have created a 24 hour time schedule to help plan my time which should prevent me from falling behind on my deadlines as well as reducing stress as I have allowed enough time through out my week to complete tasks as well as catch up if the time is needed.

I have noted that I can use my 'FREE TIME' sections to complete work if needed as nearer the end of the projects or for my FMP (final major project) I may need some extra time to construct my garments.