my Notes on sewing

Finally started to learn sewing. beginning with hand stitching it is important to know how to hand stitch because it can be more accurate then a sewing machine at times. Also, as a beginner it makes it easier to make straight lines under the machine.

For large production amounts being cut, it is wise to use a pattern that acts as a guide to re-size material before sewing together.

when hand stitching always have your right hand with needle and lift up and pull string. Use your left hand to steady the material, make lines straight and to make spacing in-between sewing a similar size. Make sure the thread is not too long and do not double. Knot the thread and pass it through the back of material to start.To finish pass the needle through the last sew.
Seam finish - learn to do by hand can become useful before moving onto machine. Do a rough sew to hold in place the material. then start the seam finish. Fold over the material at a slant towards the left take a small amount under the fold then a small amount of materiel over the fold and continue, Use left finger to guide. Try not to show thread on the other side of material for a good finish.

when cutting out the pattern fold in half and start with the neck line then from shoulder to the arm cut. make the top of the shoulder slightly rounded to match the shape of a human shoulder. When sewing always go in at the sides of the waist then cut off the remains and seam finish. Sew tops of shoulders first to hold material in place remember to sew inside-out, then sew the sides. Normally a tailor would sew this for you. It is better to have all the sides already seam finished before the hole item is sewn together.

ME

I am a graphic design student with very little experience in fashion. But I  am inspired by the colours, culture and values of  people from all over the  world as they engage in identity and expression through clothing. I have always been good at spotting trends and paring things together but this isn't enough for me anymore. I want to be a designer or at least attempt to be. I was told recently by a lecturer at UAL that in life we need to know whats important to us but also we need to take a risk and experiment. We need to make a choice and this often means sacrifice. I have always been that ' I don't know' person with so much ambition but a shit load of  fear clouding my judgement. No one can ever tell you what to do because we are alone and if you stop believing in yourself then what else do you have.  Its better to have tried and to fail then to not have tried at all!(so clique but true)
So with that being said this is me, a seriously confused, awkward 21 year old finally ready to take control of her life. In this blog I will be tracking my progress through concept and  idea development, research into designers and surrounding influences in an pursuit of my own unique professional style. By the end of my journey I  hope to be able to present my final sketches and ready to wear collection along with my brand identity and a clear direction on how I  can expand from that point.
this is going to take some serious dedication but i'm really excited and I glad to be taking sharing my journey with you amazing people.