Alice Mary Partington
Undergraduate Fashion BA Work at Ravensbourne University
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My projects and work made during my Undergraduate Fashion degree at Ravensbourne University 2023-2026.
Undergraduate Fashion BA Year 1 at Ravensbourne University
Brief:
Create an exciting dress garment from 3 chosen research strands, composing of: a historical reference garment, a non-fashion object, and a styling photograph.
Outcome:
Modelled by Weronika Bucko. My own photography and styling.
Portfolio:
3D Exercises:
1/2 Scale pattern exercises, learning dart manipulation.
Abstract seam creation in 1/2 scale, and full scale draping from abstract pattern shapes.
1/2 Scale skirt pattern creation: A-line, flared, and a skirt with hem fullness.
Statement of ethical practice:
Throughout this project I have taken action to increase my sustainability. I digitally arranged my images to make the most economical use of printing paper. All paper wastage was put into the recycling. When creating my patterns, I used small scraps as the excess, rather than using new paper. By doing this, I saved a lot of paper wastage by using small pieces that would have been thrown away otherwise. I bought my final fabric from a local market, which reduces importation pollution and supports small businesses. The zip I used was second-hand, donated by a textiles teacher. I created my pattern and toile simultaneously, making my toiles in calico. By doing this, I achieved minimum fabric wastage with my final fabric and pattern paper. I considered the use of already owned fabrics, but none were appropriate for use. All thread and cotton used was material I already owned. Throughout my 3D experimentation I used scraps of calico that would have been thrown away. I also recycled an old duvet for scrap materials for said experimentation. For my styling choices, the makeup, shoes and tights were from my model. I bought the earrings second hand online, again reusing old objects and materials rather than purchasing newly manufactured products.
Undergraduate Fashion BA Year 1 at Ravensbourne University
Brief:
Create a shirt garment from 3 chosen research strands, composing of: a moment in time, an exhibition or performance, and a photographer. Additionally, create or upcycle a pair of trousers to style the shirt with.
Outcome:
Garment designed, patterned, sewn, and styled by myself. My own photography and editing.
Portfolio:
Sketchbook:
Statement of Ethical Practice
Throughout this project I have striven to be sustainable where I can, and have taken action
towards this on multiple fronts. When collating my visual research, I played around with
layouts and arrangements digitally so as to not waste masses of paper. Each sketchbook
page was planned, tested, and created this way. In comparison, throughout the WHITE
Project in term 1, I had to recycle masses of paper from cutting around images, having extra
printouts, and needing to cut up and completely redo pages. By moving this process to a
digital space for my Shirt Project, a lot of time and material has been saved, allowing me to
experiment and be more free with my sketchbook pages while being more efficient and
sustainable. In my practical work, when gathering fabric for the project, I bought materials
second hand in charity shops and the last of what was left in clearance sales. I used thread
and buttons I already owned. For the trousers, I combined two pairs that I had spare, which I
previously got second hand. In this way, I have striven to work efficiently and ethically, and
have taken action to elevate my practices to a more sustainable standard.