Fabric Steampunk Shirt

Much excitement for today for I ordered a red velvet for my fabric for my shirt project but I was disappointed to learn that it wasn't available. Excitement vanished, cold air came in. I didn't give up, therefore I went to the college fabric room to look for alternative. And boy I found the best replacement. Red plaid wool and a small toothed patterned fabric. I thought the plaid will be used for the sleeves and the other fabric will be used on the rest. I laid it down the table and it created a nice illusion. Smiles were tattooed on my lips after.

Here's the photo. It's not too great in photo but it looks great when you see it.

Steampunk Shirt Toile

This is the toile for my 'Steampunk' shirt. I'm not really sure about my collar and thinking of creating a separate for it. The pleats will be decorated with gold zippers. I will have to change my size on the waist because it's too big. Also, I will make the sleeves higher on the shoulder.

The hardest part of making this shirt is the sleeves. At first I don't know how to create the structured sleeve. After few tweaks and more paper cutting, I arrived on a pattern that fits the shirt. I am still not sure how the cuff will be connected because the the cuff is long and tight. I'm not sure by making a buttoned cuff is ideal. The neckline is a bit too high so I'll lower it by an inch. Over all, I like the outcome and there are more things to improved before using the right fabric.

Portfolio: Duality of the Swan

I got my results from my previous project brief. It's my very first time creating a proper portfolio and I'm very proud of it. I got fine grade for my research book an portfolio but I excelled well on my development file.

Prague New Year

Prague is such a lovely place with lovely food and lovely people. It's freezing cold but that doesn't matter at all. I went to see Prague Castle, Museum, Orchestra and Charles Bridge. It's just unbelievable.