Katie Louise Mills: March 2016

Update On Bradford Competition

I received an Email over easter saying that I had come 2nd in the category that I entered.

Sample development

Here are a few more images of my samples as the collection grows.

Trend and Market Research

Using WGSN as a resource I have a found a couple of trends that may influence my designs slightly.

I have also done some market research and found a couple of companies that are selling high end products, such as knitted homeware accessories. This research has influenced my project development as it has enabled me to come to a conclusion as to what my fabrics could be used for. the two companies that I found were Seven Gauge and Chadwick and Quinton.

Bradford Competition

Bradford Boards

This week was Bradford Textile Society Competition week. I have done one entry using a main board and a supporting board.

Initial Samples

Knitting first samples

I knitted a couple of ribs on the 2.5 gauge Dubied and laying in bobbly yarn to create different textures. I will then transfer the ribs to the chunky gauge Domestic machine to create a couple of samples. I am working on a standard gauge domestic for the majority of my knit samples, I will do some samples on the Dubieds’ and will do a couple on the Shima Seiki.

Colour Palette

This week I decided on my colour palette, allowing me to gather yarns to use in the right colours. I have chosen to work primarily in Lambswool as it is a natural fibre, washes well and is soft to handle. I have also got some acrylic mixes to use on the chunky gauge to allow me to experiment with different weights to gain different textures. I will also be using a wool loop, and a mohair nylon mix to create different textures.

Paris

Paris Trip

As part of the course we went on a trip to Paris to visit the trend exhibition, Premiere Vision. The exhibition was a good incite into the trends and the business although a little overwhelming on first entry into one of the massive Halls. The colours and fabrics that we saw were amazing!