Second Set of Flat Drawings

These are my second set of flat drawings with alterations to the jeans and jacket. I wanted to turn them into a coordinating set, so I made similar changes and have chosen the same fabric for them, as shown below. They both have zip detailing, shortened sleeves and leg lengths and black linings.

I chose the fabric shown below (Jardin Pixel Floral) because it's still an oversized floral pattern like the original jacket's fabric, but the pixelation gives the jacket a modern edge. I decided to coordinate the jacket and jeans because brightly patterned co-ords seem to be a major trend both on the catwalk and high street.

Alternate Fabric and Design Sketches

Here are a few examples of alternate fabric and design sketches that I have been working on. I like the idea of turning the jacket and jeans into a matching set using the same fabric and adding similar alterations to each garment.

From left to right: The jeans with no pockets or stitch detailing, the jacket with no collar, and the jacket with no sleeves



From left to right: The jeans in alternate fabrics, and the jacket in alternate fabrics

Deconstruction Of The Jeans and The Jacket

I decided to create two videos showcasing the deconstruction of the jeans and the jacket. They show the garments laid out in pieces after being completely taken apart. I found it so interesting seeing how many pieces go into each garment after laying them out over the table. Considering each garment was only small originally, each one almost covered a four metre table. You can see as well all the 'hidden' parts that went into each garment, for example the lining of the pockets and interfacing around the edges of the jacket.

Flat Drawings

These are my flat drawings of the jeans and the jacket I'm using for this project.

The Jeans

The trousers I have chosen are a pair of 66% Cotton, 33% Polyester and 1% Elastane skinny-fit jeans from Dorothy Perkins. I bought them in the sale for £10.00 and I believe the original price was around £22. They feature a standard zip and button closure on the front with pockets on both the front and the back of the jeans, as well as belt loops. It is recommended to wash them with inside out with similar colours and to iron on the reverse side.

Front and back view

Close up front view

Close up back view