Self Directed Project Evaluation
When i first decided to make a suit for SDP it was because i really wanted to specialise in tailoring in my 3rd year, and learn more about specialist tailoring techniques, having finished this project i am even more definite that tailoring is the route for me. I also know that i have a lot more learning in this specialist area before i become even slightly competent. Having said that i am dedicated to perfecting my skills, and will do everything i possibly can to ensure i do not let my skills slip in any area. Not only do i thoroughly enjoy tailoring but i can see a future in it for me, as outlined in professional environment my long term goal is to end up working successfully as a tailor on Savile Row. I expect a lot of hard work and commitment before i reach my goal, and that hard work begins right now.
When i began this project i was worried about my time management, because in past projects i have been known to leave things to the last minute, and as this was self directed i knew i had to strictly timetable my time, something i am constantly working to get better at. So i wrote my timetable at the beginning of the project, because we had to hand one in with our learning agreement, but i hardly ever looked at it, the majority of the time i had a mental note of what i wanted to get done each day and what needed to be done the next day. This i realise is not the best way to plan time, but most of the time did more work than i had set myself. Which kept me confident throughout the project, and to my own surprise i remained on top of my work load constantly throughout. The only explanation i have for this is that i enjoyed myself so much i just carried on working, i didn’t get bored or stressed or angry with the costume. Which is a nice surprise to me, and this is something i have only noticed having looked back on the project.
I had a 3 week work placement straight after the Easter holiday, which ate away at my self directed project time, but this didn’t seem to hinder my costume construction in any way. I made sure i had made my toile and had my fitting and made the changes to the pattern pieces before Easter, knowing that as soon as i was back from my placement i could go straight into making the costume in top fabric. I then had 2 weeks to construct and finish my costume, i made the skirt first and got that out of the way, this took me 2 days, which left the rest of my time to focus on the jacket, which in my eyes was the challenge in the project. I managed to construct the skirt in 2 days because i was taught on my work placement how to make a pencil skirt almost identical to the skirt i was making for this project, and as the knowledge was fresh in my head i just got on with it and felt very confident about it. I am very pleased with the outcome of the skirt i have made, and it fits Kelly perfectly, and looks stunning.
There are various new things i have learnt throughout this project, and i feel like i am still learning all the time. I now know how to put a pocket flap into a jetted pocket, and how to make a kick pleat in a skirt, i found these both challenging at times but have overcome the challenges i have given myself, and feel very happy with my progress.
There are undoubtedly things i am not happy with, with the costume, i know its not perfect and could most defiantly have been made better, but for the level i am at i think its a good quality to be producing.
I appreciate this project was hard for me to get my head around, i didn’t know who was able to assist me and guide me. I was soon made aware of who i could and could not ask for help from. The help i did receive was greatly appreciated, and once i understood the way the project was working, i had no problems identifying and asking my tutor for help. The help i also received from deter was invaluable to me, i am so glad i acknowledged this area of weakness before my 3rd year. I feel well prepared to entre my last year of my degree, and expect a lot of hard work and pressure. I will constantly strive to continue perfecting my skills and abilities, and plan to still focus on tailoring as a specialism.
I have really enjoyed this project, and appreciated being left to direct myself. For me this project was a success.
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