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| 1. I began sketching and trying out different shapes and possible cuts. Materials used for this were geometric paper templates, tracing paper, pencil, ruler and cutting knife. Once I created a module I liked and fit together well, I reproduced this shape in Rhino. | 1. I began sketching and trying out different shapes and possible cuts. Materials used for this were geometric paper templates, tracing paper, pencil, ruler and cutting knife. Once I created a module I liked and fit together well, I reproduced this shape in Rhino. | ||
| - | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:1.drawing_tools.jpg?nolink&235x264}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:2.paper_modules.jpg?nolink&250x264}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:3.module_in_rhino.jpg?nolink&300x264}} | + | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:1.drawing_tools.jpg?nolink&235x264|1.drawing_tools.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:2.paper_modules.jpg?nolink&250x264|2.paper_modules.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:3.module_in_rhino.jpg?nolink&300x264|3.module_in_rhino.jpg}} |
| - | 2. I selected my desired material, which was synthetic leather in a pale beige colour. Prior to printing my module on the material, I tested different power and speed settings. To do this I created 6 test squares, keeping the speed at 100 and increasing the power from 20 to 45, by increments of 5. It was important to put each square into a separate layer so that each layer could be programmed differently. I found these settings produced the best cut: speed - 100, power - 40. | + | 2. I selected my desired material, which was synthetic leather in a pale beige colour. Prior to printing my module on the material, I tested different power and speed settings. To do this I created 6 test squares, keeping the speed at 100 and increasing the power from 20 to 45, by increments of 5. It was important to put each square into a separate layer so that each layer could be programmed differently. |
| - | I also tested the engraving (on the right hand side of the material), the best setting for engraving was : speed - 100, power - 20. | + | I found these settings produced the **best cut**: speed - 100, power - 40. I also tested the engraving (on the right hand side of the material), the best setting for **engraving** was : speed - 100, power - 20. |
| Finally, I printed my modules. | Finally, I printed my modules. | ||
| - | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:4.test_squares_rhino.jpg?nolink&300x270}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:5.test_squares_print.jpg?nolink&264x270}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:6.leather_modules_printed.jpg?nolink&290x270}} | + | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:4.test_squares_rhino.jpg?nolink&300x270|4.test_squares_rhino.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:5.test_squares_print.jpg?nolink&264x270|5.test_squares_print.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:6.leather_modules_printed.jpg?nolink&290x270|6.leather_modules_printed.jpg}} |
| 3. For my garment, I thought of a skirt, a t-shirt, different vest designs, and finally decided on the design I went ahead with. I tried to use Rhino to digitally create the body (without the module straps or sides) of the front and back: | 3. For my garment, I thought of a skirt, a t-shirt, different vest designs, and finally decided on the design I went ahead with. I tried to use Rhino to digitally create the body (without the module straps or sides) of the front and back: | ||
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| Unfortunately, using the program and the problems encountered meant that I ran out of time, so I couldn't continue working on my design digitally in Rhino. | Unfortunately, using the program and the problems encountered meant that I ran out of time, so I couldn't continue working on my design digitally in Rhino. | ||
| - | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:7.drawing_of_top.jpg?nolink&300x272}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:8.squish_attempt_-_wrong.jpg?nolink&308x270}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:9.squish_correct.jpg?nolink&300x272}} | + | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:7.drawing_of_top.jpg?nolink&300x272|7.drawing_of_top.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:8.squish_attempt_-_wrong.jpg?nolink&308x270|8.squish_attempt_-_wrong.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:9.squish_correct.jpg?nolink&300x272|9.squish_correct.jpg}} |
| 4. Therefore, I decided to make my vest prototype manually - with a view to reproducing it digitally once I figured out the best cut and positioning of the modules. I based the cut of the body on an existing vest that was slightly similar to the design I had in mind. To create the prototype, I: | 4. Therefore, I decided to make my vest prototype manually - with a view to reproducing it digitally once I figured out the best cut and positioning of the modules. I based the cut of the body on an existing vest that was slightly similar to the design I had in mind. To create the prototype, I: | ||
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| * Once these were finalised, I used the final paper template to cut the parts out of the desired fabric - an off-white, stiff, cotton-like material. | * Once these were finalised, I used the final paper template to cut the parts out of the desired fabric - an off-white, stiff, cotton-like material. | ||
| - | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:10.template_top_to_use.jpg?nolink&300x250}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:11.making_paper_template.jpg?nolink&300x250}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:12.cutting_fabric.jpg?nolink&300x252}} | + | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:10.template_top_to_use.jpg?nolink&300x250|10.template_top_to_use.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:11.making_paper_template.jpg?nolink&300x250|11.making_paper_template.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:12.cutting_fabric.jpg?nolink&300x252|12.cutting_fabric.jpg}} |
| 5. Once cut, I then assembled all the parts and modules together. | 5. Once cut, I then assembled all the parts and modules together. | ||
| - | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_front.jpg?nolink&326x300}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_side.jpg?nolink&300x300}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_back.jpg?nolink&286x300}} | + | {{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_front.jpg?nolink&326x300|final_top_-_front.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_side.jpg?nolink&300x300|final_top_-_side.jpg}}{{:fabricademy2017:students:cheung:modular_fashion:final_top_-_back.jpg?nolink&286x300|final_top_-_back.jpg}} |
| - | //**Problems**// | + | //**Problems** // |
| Other than the problem I encountered with Rhino, as mentioned earlier, I came across other problems during this project. The modules that connected the straps to the neck did not fit together because they were of different orientations - this meant that a smaller male part had to fit into a wider female cut, which wasn't secure and the strap continued to break away at this section. Therefore, these modules need amending so that the appropriate cuts are made and the straps stay safely intact. | Other than the problem I encountered with Rhino, as mentioned earlier, I came across other problems during this project. The modules that connected the straps to the neck did not fit together because they were of different orientations - this meant that a smaller male part had to fit into a wider female cut, which wasn't secure and the strap continued to break away at this section. Therefore, these modules need amending so that the appropriate cuts are made and the straps stay safely intact. | ||
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| Lastly, as I have not produced clothes or made patterns before, I encountered problems with creating a nice shape around the female form - particularly around the bust. I think I would need to add in some stitching to take in the material a little around the bust so that the fabric would fall over this area better. | Lastly, as I have not produced clothes or made patterns before, I encountered problems with creating a nice shape around the female form - particularly around the bust. I think I would need to add in some stitching to take in the material a little around the bust so that the fabric would fall over this area better. | ||
| - | //**Final thoughts**// | + | //**Final thoughts** // |
| I like my final module design, I think it's simple but pretty, and I enjoyed incorporating this into a garment. With some extra thought and work, I think my garment would be a nice looking piece that people might want to have. I deliberately chose materials that were different in colour and of contrasting texture, which I think worked well in the end. | I like my final module design, I think it's simple but pretty, and I enjoyed incorporating this into a garment. With some extra thought and work, I think my garment would be a nice looking piece that people might want to have. I deliberately chose materials that were different in colour and of contrasting texture, which I think worked well in the end. | ||
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