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Crazy Daisy xxx

I have reached my final week at One BC! For my final week we got to do some really fun denim work, cutting up many, many pairs of jeans which will all be refurbished into beautiful and super trendy denim dresses! Alongside helping out with all the clients I have got to know along the way as their deadlines approach and I get to see more and more of their outfit come together! It was a fabulous finish to an amazing placement, I couldn’t have got luckier. 

In my second to last week, it barely feels as though I have been stepping through One BC’s doors for just under 3 months! We made the most of our time left by pattern cutting these wrap around dresses with wrap sleeves and a wrap skirt. We cut out 4 dresses in 4 different beautiful fabrics in grey and monochrome shirtings and linens. I’ve been able to be a part of cutting tailored jackets, jeans, dresses, shirts and even miniature garments! My level of accuracy and my care and attention to detail has improved throughout my time at One BC, and I hope to continue that good practice in the future!

In 20 minutes, we had to write everything that we think One BC is and what it stands for within the industry and community. This was useful for my report as it added to my research and gave me future notes to refer back to. The pieces were given to Reeta to use for any future material regarding the brand and gave her an insight of what outsiders may think of the brand!

A huge part of the designing process and the foundations of One BC’s values is getting to know the client which is why every client is asked to create a Pinterest board or a series of images to show to Reeta and Tony. This then acts as the research into the silhouette, fabric types, colour palettes, and personal style. This particular client is having a bespoke wardrobe made featuring soft linens, draped trousers and primarily shades of blue for the colour palette. Communicating with the clients is what I have enjoyed the most, being able to discuss interests, styles, preferences and chat about themselves. It reveals the true diversity within people that you don’t see when you simply walk past them in the street. 

Part of my everyday tasks include preparing for clients and toille reviews, which may include finding appropriate samples that take into consideration the design, the occasion, colour palette, weight and personal preference. This particular layout was for a bridal client who has quite traditional tastes and involve white and ivory laces, satins and silks. Included in the layout is the wedding portfolio used for all clients associated with weddings to give them an insight into both unusual and quirky possibilities to the more traditional. No idea is ever pushed through to a client, the whole service exists from the clients opinion and feelings throughout the fittings.