Recreation

I realised waking up this morning that i still haven't posted my final design.. or any of my designs for that matter. Below is my final swimsuit collection, based on the lines in aboriginal artwork.  Out of these designs we only have to recreate one of these. I've decided to make the swimsuit in the top left hand corner. I chose it because i think reflects me as a designer the most. It is simple but sexy and the pintucks will look effective and unique. 

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I've started making the pattern and a sample to see how the pintucks will work and how i'll go about making the straps as well as the overall fit of the garment. 

Observations from the sample tell me a few things:

• Instead of using piping  i'll use a stripping foot which will flatten the seam so there isn't too much bulk in the swimsuit.   
• the straps are really annoying me and i may have to eliminate the fourth shoulder strap from the design to make the swimsuit more practical
• instead of using panels, i'm making the swimsuit in two pieces to again eliminate bulk
• I was right!.. the pintucks look awesome

love Phoebe