Module 3 documentation

Evaluation of completed work

The completed embroidered assessment piece for Module 3 is an accessory based on 'spirals'.

How do you feel about the resulting conclusion?

I am really pleased with how this has turned out. I've had the idea for something like this for a long time and this was the perfect opportunity to make it.

Is it fit for its purpose - give reasons?

Yes, both my mum and I have tried it on and it is very light, you wouldn't know you were wearing a hat.

If you were asked to make it again, what changes would you make to the way you designed it and the way made it?

1. I would try to make it smaller so that it would be more like a 'fascinator'.
2. I would make it in 'synnamy' if I could get it.
3. I'd include a comb of some sort so that it could be attached to the head without having to use hat pins.

Costing for Module 3

• 1/2 metre buckram = £2.50
• 1/2 metre scrim = £1.50
• Silk paints = 50p
• Threads - Blue cotton = 85p
• Orange cotton = 25p
• Embroidery threads - Blue = 30p
• Orange = 30p
• 1 metre of Millinery wire = £1

Total = £7.20

Timing for accessory

• Design work 6 hours
• Embroidery machine and hand stitching 8 hours
• Hat base with lining and top fabric 6 hours

Total time for Design work and embroidery 20 hours

Storage of work, materials, tools and equipment

• Design work in progress - in A3 folder to keep it flat and away from sunlight
• Completed design work - as above in separate folder
• Papers for design work - as above
• Ink and paints - separate plastic containers, inks upright with lids secure and in a cool place
• Embroidery in progress - stored in plastic bag to keep clean
• Completed embroidery - in acid free tissue paper
• Fabrics - stored in stacker boxes on shelf unit
• Thread - in various boxes according to type e.g. embroidery, sewing, and kept in drawer of storage unit
• Beads - various containers from multi space to individual pots
• Sewing machine - on sewing table with cover on when not in use to keep free from dust
• Other electrical equipment - iron on ironing board ready for use, with flex loosely coiled when not in use

Health and safety rules observed

Cutting Tools

• Never pull the blade towards you when using a Rotary cutter
• Change blades regularly to keep them sharp for ease of cutting
• Even though it can be time consuming close up cutter between use
• Keep scissors and rotary cutters out of reach of children

Iron

• Unplug after use and never leave unattended when leaving the room
• Use parchment paper to protect iron when needed
• Store correctly when cool

Sewing machine

• Switch off and unplug when not in use
• Cover with machine cover when not in use for long periods to prevent dust getting in the works
• Clean out dust from bobbin case regularly and oil if the machine requires it (mine doesn't)
• Don't allow lead to trail over the floor to stop accidents
• If the machine starts to sound clunky check switch on foot control hasn't been accidentally moved (mine can be altered to go slow or fast)

Fabric dyeing

• Use breathing mask when mixing dye powders
• Bend from knees if lifting a heavy bucket with wet fabric in it
  

Miscellaneous

• Pick pins up from the floor immediately they are dropped so you don't step on them especially if you walk around bare foot
• Have good lights when sewing especially close hand stitching to avoid eye strain
• If you need reading glasses, make sure that you wear them when doing close work to avoid eye strain or headaches
• When making a cord on the sewing machine remember to stop working every so often, look to middle distance then far distance to rest your eyes