Chapter 13 - Artists Study + Module 2 Documentation

Timing & Costing
Design work started...17:04:09, completed...04:05:09 Design hours = 25
Item work started...11:07:09, completed...16:07:09 Embroidery hours = 23
Costing Approx £31

3D Assessment Piece Finally Finished

I do believe I have actually managed to finish my bag. Hope it's ok.
I came home from summer school full of inspiration (thanks to everyone for making it such fun) and have spent all week tackling with the construction. I intended to use a pieced lining but that didnt work and just argued with the outside of the bag. Sian did say 'let the bag talk' just didnt exspect it to argue with me! I'm happy with the finished result and have enjoyed all aspects of this module.....but will be pleased to spiral into module 3!





One main panel with white stitching























Other main panel with black stitching






















Side view with key cord hanging out


















Side view with attached purse























The small purse that is attached inside





















Just a glimpse of the lining! with the internally attached cord that has a clasp for my keys



















Side view showing gusset held in place with a beaded cord

Chapter 12 again - New Ideas for Assessment Piece

The day after posting my first ideas I went on a long walk during which I knew that the design was too 'safe' and uninterestng .....so I have spent this week working on a new design. The design lines relate better to the shape of the bag and are taken from zebra markings.

New Paper Design


















The new design made up in decorated fabrics


















Here is the new designed fabric panel with gusset fabric alongside

Chapter 12 - Ideas for 3D Assessment Piece

Please note that I have posted this Chapter back to front !!! You are about to start at the end and work back to the beginning. Also all the notes are in the middle of the chapter.......I'm sure Sian can cope with this!


Stage Five - Ideas for fabric selection and piecing
















Stage Four - Try out paper designs




































Stage Two - make a mock-up of bag










































Stage One - make a range of 3D forms

Chapter 11 - Further Design Exercises

Paper Designs














Stitched Fabric Samples