Fashion Project 2

LI YINUO (0369740)

DST64904 Fashion Project 2/Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours)/Taylor's University

Task 1: SKETCHBOOK-DESIGN DEVELOPMENT&PORTFOLIO

(MANUAL/DIGITAL)

(WEEK1-WEEK6)

WEEK 1 (23/04/2026)

In the first week, Mr. JR explained all the tasks and progress for the entire semester to us.

Our Task 1 is to create a sketchbook. We need to include research, inspiration summaries, inspiration studies, and design drafts in the sketchbook.

Below is an example provided by Mr. JR.

And this semester we're collaborating with the Q-LOGO brand and need to design a sporty black T-shirt for them.

Q-LOGO and the final RTW share the same theme. My theme is “The Measured Body," which is about the extreme psychological problems people may experience when trying to lose weight, such as dieting and binge eating. This inspired my creation.

First, we need to design three black T-shirts based on the inspiration, and then Mr. JR will choose one.

Then we did the initial drawing.

Self-Reflection:

I have many tasks this semester, and I will do my best to complete them. During the creation of the Q-LOGO, I actually had very little inspiration because the fixed black sporty style felt too restrictive for me, which made the design process somewhat difficult.

WEEK 2 (30/04/2026)

This week I completed the final initial drawing of the Q-LOGO and then integrated all the materials into the PowerPoint presentation (including inspiration, mood board, initial drawing, and images of a model wearing the logo).

The following is my first version.

However, Mr. JR said that the price of our designed clothes had to be between RM199 and RM299, so the pattern on the front of my clothes might be a bit too complicated and difficult to control costs, so I changed it to a different version.

After finishing all the designs, I started making the PowerPoint presentation. 

Self-Reflection:

Through the Q-LOGO project, I learned that to design clothes, you need to understand the "boss's" requirements: what style they want, what price range they need to be within, and you need to consider a variety of factors.

WEEK 3 (07/05/2026)

This week we need to submit the Q-LOGO presentation. Before that, I sent it to Mr. JR for review, and he said I needed to add a tech pack sheet to it.

Like this:

Then I made another table and put it in the PowerPoint presentation.

With these Q-LOGO elements completed, the entire Q-LOGO project is finished. So I started working on the sketchbook.

This course this semester revolves around convertible fashion, so on the first page of my sketchbook, I wrote the definition of convertible fashion and my understanding of it.

Convertible fashion includes detachable, reversible, adjustable, and multiway. Therefore, I conducted research on each of these four categories separately.

Throughout the process, I found a lot of materials on Pinterest, printed them out, categorized them, and pasted them into my sketchbook. I also wrote some annotations and drew some before-and-after comparison images to make the differences more intuitive.

After conducting research, I selected two more designer/brand works related to convertible fashion to better illustrate the concept of convertible fashion.

I used Hussein Chalayan and ACRONYM as my examples.

Self-Reflection:

The Q-LOGO project is finally finished. I think it will be very helpful for us if we want to work in the apparel company in the future, because this project felt like a real job.

Creating sketchbooks is something I really enjoy doing because I love crafting. During the research process, I also gained a great understanding of convertible fashion and two brands.

WEEK 4 (14/05/2026)

After completing my research and designer/brand analysis last week, this week I need to put the inspiration, inspiration study, mood board, and Q-logo sections into the sketchbook.

I'm going to redo the mood board... because the one I made was just too ugly... I can't accept it appearing in my sketchbook.

After completing the sketchbook, I started a new task. Mr. JR said we needed to use old clothes to create a 3D cut on a mannequin, then take photos of the front, side, and back views, print them out, paste them into the sketchbook, and then draw the initial drawing in the sketchbook.

I tried making seven sets, but I thought they looked a bit ugly, so I made them again.

Then I took pictures of them, printed them out, and pasted them into my sketchbook.

Self-Reflection:

Those first seven draping sets were my initial attempts, a process that required continuous discovery and refinement. Placing old clothes on the mannequin required constant adjustments to achieve the desired effect.

WEEK 5 (21/05/2026)

This week I enlarged and printed out the front of the draping from a while ago and also printed out a model picture. Mr. JR asked me to cut out the outline of the printed clothes, paste it onto the model, and then draw it out with tracing paper.

After tracing the lines on the tracing paper, we need to print it out again and color it with markers (dark colors).

I applied the wrong color at first.

Then I modified.

Self-Reflection:

I initially misunderstood the colors, but Mr. JR pointed it out to me, and I corrected it.

WEEK 6 (28/05/2026)

After we completed ten initial drawings last week, Mr. JR will select three to develop.

The initial drawings marked by Mr. Jr. above are those that I need to develop.

So I started developing it. First, I used tracing paper to trace the clothes I wanted to develop, and then I started modifying the clothes.

The image above was shown to me by Mr. Jr., and then I drew it myself.

After I finished drawing fifteen sets, I printed them out and then colored them, just like when I drew the initial drawings.

final presentation:

After these steps were completed, Mr. JR finalized the clothing on the last page.

Self-Reflection:

I found this part very interesting because I could transform a garment into a new one by changing a specific part of it.

WEEK 7 (04/06/2026)

This week I did fabric manipulation.

My first experiment with fabric manipulation was inspired by stretch marks. Using a pair of jeans as the base, first outline the desired lines with a white pen, then trace over them with hot glue; once the glue has dried, hand-stitch along the lines using yarn.

Once all the sewing is complete, cut away the center section. Finally, sew the white mesh fabric to the section you just finished.

Self-Reflection:

Exploring this fabric manipulation really made me think deeply about how to translate my theme into tangible forms on the garments.

WEEK 8 (11/06/2026)

This week, I continued working on my fabric manipulation. For my second piece, I wanted to simulate the backs of very thin people; because they lack body fat, their bones stand out prominently.

Cut out two pieces of denim the size of A3 paper. By using the front and back sides, respectively, you will have two different colors. Then, cut out two more pieces of denim of the same size and cut them into strips that are 2 cm wide.

Then, over the weekend, Mr. JR forwarded me another Pinterest video and suggested I could make this for my third fabric manipulation project.

Self-Reflection:

Mr. JR gave me a lot of inspiration for my third fabric manipulation project!

WEEK 9 (18/06/2026)

This week, I worked on my third fabric treatment—the one Mr. JR sent me last week. I bought some acrylics and found two plain white cotton T-shirts.

First, cut out the entire back panel of the T-shirt. Next, use a pen to mark out spots of varying sizes, then cut them open with scissors; this creates holes of different sizes across the fabric. Finally, use your hands to stretch the holes and make them looser.

Once that is done, coat the freshly cut fabric completely with acrylic paint and let it air-dry.

Next, cut out the entire back panel of the other white T-shirt and sew it to the dried fabric.

After finishing those, I actually created a fourth fabric manipulation, but Mr. JR didn't think it was quite right, so I didn't use it.

After completing the fabric manipulation, I began drafting the patterns for the garment.

This is the technical drawing for my first look; I plan to make the trousers adjustable in length by incorporating zippers to alter the hemline.

After I finished drafting the pattern, I conducted a calico test, and Mr. Jr. inspected it during class.

Self-Reflection:

When working on the fourth fabric manipulation, it is important to remember that more embellishment isn't necessarily better; the details must align with the theme.

WEEK 10 (25/06/2026)

For this lesson, Mr. Jr. brought one of his jackets to show me as an example, since my jacket is also a versatile piece that can be styled in multiple ways.

I have it with me and am waiting until Friday to work on the pattern with the teacher.

In this lesson, I primarily began the task of cutting the fabric needed to make the trousers.

I started by cutting out the two front panels of the trousers. Since the entire garment was to be constructed using my second fabric manipulation technique, I first created two two-meter-long pieces of the manipulated fabric, then placed the pattern pieces on top to cut them out.

Self-Reflection:

I feel like drafting the pattern for the jacket is going to be really hard... Also, creating those two two-meter-long pieces of fabric manipulation was exhausting. 😭😭😭

WEEK 11 (02/07/2026)

This week, I completed all the fabric treatments for the actual fabric of the trouser back panels.

Then I started working on the side slits of my trousers.

However, I initially drew the pocket too small, and after Mr. Jr. took a look, he said it needed to be made larger.

And I completed everything except the waistband and the front placket.

As for the bodice, I started doing calico testing this week.

Self-Reflection:

While working on the calico test for the bodice, I kept asking Ms. Alshaima about the sewing process—mainly because I didn't know how to sew in the bust pads. She explained that I needed to hand-stitch a center line to secure them first, but that machine sewing would be required for the actual fabric.

WEEK 12 (09/07/2026)

This week, I completed all parts of my Look 1.

About corsets:

After finishing the calico test for the corset last week, I cut the actual fabric and the lining based on the pattern pieces. The sewing process was exactly the same as when I made the calico test.

After finishing the bodice, I started working on the waistband for the trousers; I cut it too short at first, so I had to cut it again.

That concludes Look 1.

Self-Reflection:

I didn't encounter any issues when producing the actual fabric, as I had already consulted Mr. JR and Ms. Alshaima during the printed fabric testing phase.

WEEK 13 (16/07/2026)

This week, I started making my Q-LOGO T-shirts. I went to 2nd Street and bought four plain white T-shirts to use for the project.

Then I also started cutting the actual fabric for the jacket in Look 2.

After cutting the fabric, I sewed the pieces together, then sewed on the collar and the bottom hem.

WEEK 14 (23/07/2026)

I’ve been wrapping things up this week; I completely finished the jacket for Look 2. And with that, everything is done!