Week Three at the ASOS Stitching Academy

On our third week at the Stitching Academy we began the first day working on our folders, finishing our first unit off. We were trained on how to use the binding machine, which was a lovely experience.  The binding machine was quite easy to use but very complicated to thread. Our second day we jumped on to working with the overstitch, which was a lot more easier to thread and use. We began to sketch our ideas on the third day to design a pattern for a skirt. We were taught how to measure the body and create the pattern using the measurements. We studied the fashion production cycle, where we were toured around the factory making notes on how you create a garment for costumers. On the last day of the week I began constructing a sample skirt to practice on how to sew and cut the material together. I found it very simple and I felt satisfied and ready to move onto making the real thing.

Week Two at the ASOS Stitching Academy

On our second week at the Academy we started using the overlocking machines, which consisted of 3, 4, 5 dials and the baby locker. We identified all of the parts and learnt how to thread, we then moved on to making samples. We began to make a skirt using the 4 dial overlocker where we overlocked the sides and connected them together. I used the overlocker on the hem, folded the end and put them together using the flat sewing machine. We were taught how to finish garments using different hem and seam techniques.

Week One at the ASOS Stitching Academy.

Our first day at the Factory was great. We were provided with examples of different stitching methods. We had to follow them to familiarise with the industrial sewing machines. When we were ready we went onto the next step and started applying the samples on actual fabric. The second day we continued to sample on fabric and got to know the machines. We were taught how to dispose needles effectively and check the oil levels. On our third day we had a tour around the factory and had a look at the production cycle. We began to cut out some patterns to create a jersey t-shirt. We continued to work on our T-shirt's the next day. As our first attempt trying the put the garnet together didn't go great we decided to give it another go and start from scratch. We re-cut our patterns and started working on it again. We learnt different techniques to have the perfect finish on your garnets.  On our final day of the first week we managed to finish off our garmets, which we were happy with.

Best dressed at the CFDA Fashion Awards.

Alessandra Ambrosio was definitely the best dressed in the CFDA Fashion Awards. She kept it simply but classy with her red floor length gown. I personally think less is more, with her minimal make-up with gold accessories. The red definitely showed her flawless figure and tan. I loved the detail at the centre front of the dress.

 

Rihanna's CFDA Fashion Awards Party outfit review.

Rihanna, she's always been an artist that female's in particular take inspiration from. I personally loved her style at one point, however at the moment I do believe she has gone slightly too far. She showed up at the CFDA awards practically naked and decided to cover up her hair wearing a turban, which allowed her face to be more focused (even though people couldn't stop looking at her body). I loved the detail and 230,000 crystals but would've definitely loved it more if there was a nude linen under the sheer material. I praise Rihanna for her confidence especially within her body but I do think she influences young girls to wearing minimal amount of clothes. I absolutely loved her make-up and the beautiful glow on her body.