Poncho a little bit closer...

Now having re-done the front pocket, making it neater, and wider so the pocket edges will fit into te side seems. 

I like this pocket design much better than the previouse. It gives a sportier feel and a speaker finish. 

I am going to make the hood one layer (for now) and see how it looks. I quite like the sheer look of the licra, but it may be more practical to have two layers for warmth. 

The front panel pocket took a lot of tweaking to get into the right position, as I had cut the panel so it wants completely  sametrical. On the future I need to be more accurate when cutting elastic fabrics!

3D paper experiments

I think all of these experiments are all successful. I have learnt that keeping the shapes and designs simple work most effectively. 

I firstly tried scoring detailed curves and using small shape, but the designs looked to crafty and didn't have the speak professional finish I was looking for.

I really loved these layered designs. I think both the smooth curves and pointe. Triangles have worked well on creating a simple but elegant design.

I tried many designs, using smaller shapes and adding detail but didn't look right. This layered square pattern, is using one repeated shape so really the design still simple but portrays a more complex feel. I think this design in a white  plastic would look better futuristic. 

This design looks great, but was very time consuming. If I desided to use this shape I would be best choosing a material that could be laser cut, as this would make the process more efficient.

The design above is my favourite design. The long curves of each band, create a sporty feel. I could imagine these should designs apart of American football should pad design. Leading into a chest piece, make out of a smooth plastic or metal. 

I love this moulded shape surface. Although I don't think it fits well on the should pad, maybe it would work better in the Chet piece? 

sketch book pages - sports poncho design

For my research I have found both M&S's new sportswear line and urban outfitters active wear as well as Nike very helpful to look at shapes and futures.

After analysing many garments of current sports wear I have added and adapted the item I am designing.

I have found much of the outerwear for sale currently is grey, black, and navy. I will use this colour scheme in my final product, as these tones so with many others, so you will be able to wear the poncho with every outfit.

Cyanotype images

I found it challenging to get a crisp, strong image Cyanotype printing.

I started painting think layers of the solution on the paper, thinking this would produce a more powerful image but this only gave it a dull yellow tinge.

When I started painting quick, thin layers onto the page, it started to look closer to the outcome I was hoping for. I also found the length of time you transfer the image makes a huge difference the clarity of the image. 123 was the perfect measure.

Choosing the five I was most happy with, I started adding a light blur cotton and free machining on top of the material and into the images. 

This turned out to be a very successful process. Following the lines of buildings in filling in missing area, it really makes the image grab your attention. I will diffidently use this process again. To develop this idea, it would be ace to print more of these small tile images and stitch a number of them together, to make a panel of memories all interlinked together.    

Poncho - pocket and hood design

I think the tunnel hood works well with this loose fitting poncho. It will look great when being used as a hood and when the fabric is hanging around the neck. 

I think I like the smallest pocket shape. I think it will be the most flattering design for a women's figure. The lower pockets would also be more useful, as it would be more accessible for your hands.