Hi everyone, kind of a long post and I dad get permission to post. I have a few questions and I need your help. This isn’t just for me, it’s for me to make adaptive clothing for people in need that are affordable. I have condition called gastroparesis, and I am going through some major health changes in my life and I need to make cute and comfortable clothing that are accessible for a feeding tube that will be placed in the upper left of my abdomen, that I need to have 24 hour access to. I first, I am going to alter the usable clothes that I have and second I need to make dresses and shirts that are soft and flowy. Everything that I have looked for is very boxy. Here is 1 example. That’s all I could find on Amazon and google. Questions 1. what fabrics would you suggest I use that are easy to work with? 2. What style of dresses and shirts would you recommend? 3. Should I make 2 piece outfits as well? I appreciate any and all comments and advice given. Please and thank you

Hello everyone! I’m so excited to welcome you all to our Elite Fashion Portfolio course community! It’s amazing to have you onboard this journey. This space is designed especially for anyone passionate about portfolio building and the sewing fundamentals of fashion. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upscale your knowledge, you’re in the right place! This community is all about connecting with like-minded individuals who are ready to grow, learn, and support each other. So let’s make the most of it—reach out, say hello, ask questions, and share your experiences. Together, we can help each other achieve our unique goals. And don’t be shy! To get started, please take a moment to: 1. Write a post introducing yourself—tell us your name and where you’re from. 2. Share your purpose for joining the community. We want to hear your story! Can’t wait to see you all connect and thrive here. Let’s grow and create something amazing together! Warmly, Your main girl Vicky aka Ms Unique😘

This is the moment where all of your hard work starts to come together! Over the last few weeks you’ve explored, experimented, draped, collaged, sampled textiles, created mark making, and pushed your creativity. Now it’s time to transform those ideas into your initial fashion designs. Don’t forget… your experiments shouldn’t stay in your sketchbook! They should inspire your garments and clearly show the journey from 2D experimentation to 3D design development. Every texture, fold, line, shape and technique you’ve explored should influence your collection. ✏️ Start sketching… and keep sketching! The more designs you create, the stronger your drawing skills will become, the more confident you’ll feel, and the easier it will be to develop exciting ideas. Don’t settle on your first design—challenge yourself to create multiple variations. Sometimes your best idea is sketch number 10, not sketch number 1! ✨ Remember: ✔ Use your experimentation to inspire your designs. ✔ Show clear development from concept to garment. ✔ Create plenty of variations. ✔ Edit down to your strongest collection. ✔ Keep refining and improving. 📩 Once you’ve created your initial sketches, send them through for review. Together we’ll select the strongest designs and build a powerful, professional final line-up. This is where your collection starts to take shape… and I can’t wait to see your creativity shine. Let’s go, Elites! 🚀🔥

Here are a few student examples of a variety of experimentations you can do in your own work for your inspiration.

Last week was all about pushing boundaries, taking risks, and showing real audacity in your creative process. There are no limits here — this is your opportunity to explore, play, discover, and develop exciting new ideas from your concept. If you’re unsure where to start, you can choose from: ✏️ Mark Making 🧵 Draping ✂️ Collage 🎨 Colour Experiments 🪡 Textile Sampling 📸 Scanography 👗 Sketching & Silhouette Exploration Remember, your task is to select a minimum of 3 experimentation methods for your sketchbook. Once you’ve chosen them, don’t stop at one example! The goal is to create LOTS of variations and options. If you’re draping, create multiple drape outcomes. If you’re mark making, experiment with different tools, materials, and media. If you’re exploring silhouettes, challenge yourself to generate as many ideas as possible. This stage isn’t about perfection — it’s about discovery. Some of your strongest design ideas will come from the experiments you least expect. So go crazy! Be bold. Be curious. Have audacity! The best students are the ones that are not afraid to explore. Layer, cut, twist, manipulate, draw, paint, stitch, scan and explore every possibility. I hope you’ve been having fun with this week’s experimentation because this is where the REAL design development begins! 🚀 I can’t wait to see what you’ve all come up with. I would love for you to be brave and share your experiments below and let’s celebrate the creative process together! 🔥✨