Week 13: Technical Flats Board Progression+Review

Flats Final Review

Design 1

Design 2
(The flats was edited again later)

Design 3

Design 4

Design 5

Design 6

I realise that some of my flats were missing finishing details like the closing/opening. I also learnt that they are actually a variety of closure,etc(other details) that we can still use and modify into our own designs.

I was also recommended to find one more fabric to add into my collection, one that is not as sheer as organdy/chiffon, preferably cotton. So I ended up finding POPLIN, a cotton fabric, which feels stiffer than regular cotton.

With the addition of the new fabric, I also added a new colour (see Design 6). At first, I was worried this would ruin the mood of our entire collection, but after looking at it a few more times, I decided to take the risk. This is because I felt  that the green neutralizes the other pale earth tones.

Reflections

This week I was still struggling with some of the flats, but as I got closer to the end, I realise that I was getting faster, which was a relief.

As I started finalizing most of my flats, I was also a bit confused about some of  the hem finishings, and whether I should insert a stitch line or not. OR at which parts I should draw a topstitch, considering the design and type of fabric. Luckily, most of my doubts were cleared by the end of the week.