DEVELOPING SAMPLES FROM MICHAEL KIDNER

Using the same ETHOS design and repeating randomly, changing the colours to experiment with composition. Stitching onto different fabrics, e.g. polyester chiffon, that can be layered over other samples to create more depth and patterns.
Instead of creating lots of different designs I wanted to explore the potential of using the machine to push the boundaries and create patterns. I flipped the designs, and rotated them matching them up on the striped denim and also purposefully stitching offset (the latter was more difficult).

Bmp. of ETHOS design.

Layering samples was effective and helped with inspiration towards to progression of further sampling ideas. Through layering samples I created a more diverse collection successfully aiming towards many contextual outcomes, layering also helped towards creating a woven fabic effect through embellishment.

Contexts to explore were fashion and interiors; mainly focusing on Menswear and Suiting, aiming at high end designers, such as; Paul Smith, Saville Row and Hawes and Curtis. Sophistication is created through the restriction of only eight colours and the repetitive element of simple designs found within the stripes. My samples aim towards outerwear, suiting, fabric linings etc.