Dress construction on the stand

In class we began to experiment with 3D design development by constructing a dress on to the stand using paper and sellotape. I think this was a great idea as sometimes when your design development is done on paper, when it comes to actually making your garment it may not look like you had imagined it. This 3D development allows you to see from every angle how your garment will look and can also be developed further on the stand.

My first attempt at the exercise was fairly successful.

I then made another design at home. I think this design is a good starting point for further design developments.

I started my 2D developments focusing mainly on the collar band. I think this created  a futuristic look that complimented the design well. I particularly like the design on the far right which features the neck band splitting into three and curling around the shoulder. I think this asymmetric development is unique and eye catching.

I think this exercise is definitely something that I will continue further with as it fits my way of designing impulsively well.