Mon 13^th Feb – Thurs 16^th Feb, 2017

     Having played around with my colour scheme more and the proportions of the colours within my samples, I have managed to create a better link between the samples from my original warp and my new warp. The more vivid, contrasting colours seem to work best in small bursts, creating delicate crosses within the thicker check stripes. I also began to work more with varying peg plans to create a bit more texture. This worked really well and created a much more interesting check pattern than I was getting by just using plain weave. Some of the samples almost look like they have neon yarn in them which reminded me of ‘Dashing Tweeds’ and how McDougall and Hill started their company. 

                 After completing all of my samples this week, I began to create visualisations on Photoshop. After a group tutorial, it was suggested that I look at scarves, interiors and fashion. Since I am more interested in fashion I would like to look further into that area. From looking at ‘Dashing Tweeds’ and being really interested in their work, I decided to look at men’s suits. Although throughout my sketchbook I have looked at women’s fashion it is something I have done a lot of before and I can see my samples being more catered to menswear.