Form As Inspiration : Creative Pattern Cutting as a Design Tool
Väänänen, Sohvi (2019)
Väänänen, Sohvi
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019060615257
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019060615257
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The aim of this thesis was to research and build knowledge on experimental fashion design and its techniques focusing on innovative shape creation and therefore creative pattern cutting. The subject reflects the interests and knowledge accumulated by the author.
In this thesis experimental fashion design is examined as a term and through the themes surrounding innovative shape creation and pattern cutting in fashion. Selected fashion design companies are researched which are designing innovatively shaped garments and are utilising creative pattern cutting techniques in their work. The focus is on the techniques and processes used and motives behind their experimentality. Lastly, four creative pattern cutting techniques are researched from which try-outs are produced. These techniques include subtraction cutting, draping, zero waste pattern cutting and one-piece pattern cutting.
The outcome of this thesis is theoretical and practical knowledge acquired on experimental fashion, its techniques and processes as well as creative pattern cutting techniques. The information is evaluated with the values of the author which moulds their designer-identity and future plans.
In this thesis experimental fashion design is examined as a term and through the themes surrounding innovative shape creation and pattern cutting in fashion. Selected fashion design companies are researched which are designing innovatively shaped garments and are utilising creative pattern cutting techniques in their work. The focus is on the techniques and processes used and motives behind their experimentality. Lastly, four creative pattern cutting techniques are researched from which try-outs are produced. These techniques include subtraction cutting, draping, zero waste pattern cutting and one-piece pattern cutting.
The outcome of this thesis is theoretical and practical knowledge acquired on experimental fashion, its techniques and processes as well as creative pattern cutting techniques. The information is evaluated with the values of the author which moulds their designer-identity and future plans.