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Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Making the capes
Sew the lining of the cape to the outer garment with right sides of the fabric together.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Making the capes
Preparatory work
Prepare pockets, flaps, collars etc separately first to make sewing the of the capes easier.
Prepare pockets, flaps, collars etc separately first to make sewing the of the capes easier.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
The next step is to attach the lace to the hem of the lining.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Neaten off the dress and finish off the hem.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Stich together the shoulder seams of the dress as well as the armholes.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Staystiching
Staystich along the grove of the seam of the previous seam, its easier to use a zipper foot to topstich neatly.
Staystich along the grove of the seam of the previous seam, its easier to use a zipper foot to topstich neatly.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Attach the lining of the dress to the outer dress. Sew along the neckline of the dress.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Attaching a dress zip
Pin the zip along the zip opening on a garment before sewing with a machine. Sew one side at a time for a better control.
Pin the zip along the zip opening on a garment before sewing with a machine. Sew one side at a time for a better control.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Facing
Sew the facing of the dress to the lining.
Sew the facing of the dress to the lining.
Production Process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Overlocking
Neatening off the raw edges of a seam.
Neatening off the raw edges of a seam.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Assembly
Sew the cut fabric pieces together.
Sew the cut fabric pieces together.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Fusing
Fusing is the process of ironing on or using a press to fuse the fabric pieces to interfacing. This preparatory work is usually performed on the facings of the garment parts as a means of strenghtening parts such as necklines.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Cutting
After the pattern pieces are laid and pinned on the fabric they are cut out with fabric scissors in gentle and long strokes.
After the pattern pieces are laid and pinned on the fabric they are cut out with fabric scissors in gentle and long strokes.
Productrion process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011
Laying
The 2nd stage of the production si to lay paper patterns on the fabric according to the grain indicated on the pattern pieces.
The 2nd stage of the production si to lay paper patterns on the fabric according to the grain indicated on the pattern pieces.
Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection
Spreading
This is the process of laying fabric on a clean table before cutting. It is important to fold the fabric in half so that the selvage edges are together. This is to make sure that the fabric is on the correct grain. The wrong side of the fabric should be on the outside.
This is the process of laying fabric on a clean table before cutting. It is important to fold the fabric in half so that the selvage edges are together. This is to make sure that the fabric is on the correct grain. The wrong side of the fabric should be on the outside.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Free Creative Fashion Show Rehearsals!
Tonight is the Free Creative fashion show rehearsal!!! The 1st and 2nd year fashion students from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University are going to showcasing their designs tomorrow night! The show will be held at the North Campus at the Goldfields Auditorium!
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Young designers unite fashion show!
Local fashion designers such as, Nocebo Nohaji, Bianca Boshoff, Mooi Mooii, Kelly Esterhuyse, Thabo Makheta, Bulelwa Belewa and others showcased their garments at the Radisson Blu hotel in Port Elizabeth. The Lafemme editors were also present and interviewed the designers after the show at the Tabu lounge. The event was simply epic!
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Emerging fashion designers in Port Elizabeth
Welcome to the Fashion Jungle blogsite. I will showcasing the work of local fashion designers as well as my design process for my upcoming fashion range for the end of the year fashion show. I will also be introducing local designers gradually to the blogsite.... So do follow the blog in order to stay informed! !
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