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Making Modern Corsets with Spiral Boning: Pros and Cons
Designing modern corsets has been a process of balancing tradition with wearability, and spiral steel boning has become one of the most interesting materials to work with. Unlike flat steel or plastic alternatives, spiral boning offers greater flexibility that aligns well with contemporary approaches to corsetry, especially when comfort and movement are priorities. One of the most significant advantages of spiral boning is its ability to move with the body. Because it flexes
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Jan 182 min read


Work Based Learning With Freya Noakes
Zero Waste Trousers I had a great time working with Freya. She taught me some very interesting techniques for creating zero-waste trousers, a one-size-fits-all pattern that looks stylish, has a great fit, and could accommodate those fluctuations we go through in life with our bodies and their sizes. Zero Waste Patterns: A Fashion Designer’s Perspective Learning about zero waste pattern cutting has completely changed the way I think about design. In a studio environment where
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May 7, 20252 min read


Work Based Learning with Anam Bajwa
I was given the task to help design a charm that would attached to her snap button clothing concept. The design was a small draft sketch with measurements on. She gave me creative license to come up with the best way to create it. Firstly I tried making it with the fabric she was making her toile with, blue cotton curtain. The sizes given and the fabric used were large and unstructured for their intent, and rather floppy. Snap-On Clothing Charms Anam had said that the use of
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May 7, 20252 min read
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