I never imagined making a bag would take up so much time and be so challenging. All I thought I would need to do is just switch the sewing machine on and set on the task. My naive belief had since been proved otherwise. The process had been arduous and required a lot of concentration and focus on the task at hand.
I've learnt the importance of decision-making as I had to go through ideas of the bag designs and made sure everything fits my criteria, as well as not being too complex a design as that will take up more time which may prevent me from completing the bag in time.
Planning carefully is also vital as I had to make sure the bag is big and strong enough to withhold the weight of the cooking equipments so the measurements have to be precise and just right.
Sunday 11 May 2014
Sunday 27 April 2014
Sewing Lesson 4 and 5
For these two lessons, I've been cutting my cloth and sewing the bag together.
Here are pictures of me at work:
Here are pictures of me at work:
Lesson 3
Lesson 3: Decision-making
We had to make a prototype according to our bag design today.
End product:
This is what I'll be using to decorate the bag (ribbon):
We had to make a prototype according to our bag design today.
End product:
This is what I'll be using to decorate the bag (ribbon):
Lesson 2: Ideation
During the second lesson, we thought about three designs of our bags and their individual criteria.
Here are my three designs (not drawn to scale):
My first design is of length and width as stated in the picture above. This particular design will take quite a fair bit of sewing which will take up a lot of time. However, I feel that the bag is too long and will touch the ground if I hold it instead of over the shoulder.
My second design is of length and width as stated in the picture shown above. While the design is relatively simpler than that of the first bag, the sewing of the pocket will be rather difficult and I would have to start all over again if I mess up, which is very time-consuming. The size is just right, and it looks big enough to carry all the necessary cookery items.
My third design is of length and width as stated in the picture shown above. Its design is extremely simple with only a small ribbon needed to be sewn onto the bag yet the ribbon makes the bag quite attractive so the design is effective. The bag is also big enough to carry the necessary cookery items.
In the end, I decided on the third design as it fulfills all the criteria.
During the second lesson, we thought about three designs of our bags and their individual criteria.
Here are my three designs (not drawn to scale):
My first design is of length and width as stated in the picture above. This particular design will take quite a fair bit of sewing which will take up a lot of time. However, I feel that the bag is too long and will touch the ground if I hold it instead of over the shoulder.
My second design is of length and width as stated in the picture shown above. While the design is relatively simpler than that of the first bag, the sewing of the pocket will be rather difficult and I would have to start all over again if I mess up, which is very time-consuming. The size is just right, and it looks big enough to carry all the necessary cookery items.
My third design is of length and width as stated in the picture shown above. Its design is extremely simple with only a small ribbon needed to be sewn onto the bag yet the ribbon makes the bag quite attractive so the design is effective. The bag is also big enough to carry the necessary cookery items.
In the end, I decided on the third design as it fulfills all the criteria.
Sunday 13 April 2014
Sewing Lesson 1
Sewing Lesson 1
My first sewing lesson took place on 24th March, Monday. We received a sewing kit each which contained the necessary items to help us in our creation of our product. Ms Chionh then described the different functions of the items and the parts of the sewing machine as well as how to use it. She then briefed us on all the safety rules and how to handle the sewing machine and the items, especially the scissors, carefully so as not to cause injury to ourselves and others. After seeing the samples made by other students, we were inspired to create our own original design and put all our efforts into making the bag. Soon, all of us got to operate the sewing machine and give a try on sewing. Although I was rather afraid of experiencing an accident, like unintentionally sewing my finger, I got over my initial fear and started enjoying the process.
Design Task:
In preparation for the Food and Consumer Education module in Year 2, you are to construct a bag for carrying all the cookery towels and containers using recycled materials at home. You are to incorporate any form of decoration to enhance the appearance of your bag.
Task Analysis:
I have to find a suitable cloth to create the bag and the necessary decorations, as well as learning how to operate the sewing machine. The bag must be big and durable enough to fit and carry the cookery towels and containers.
Criteria:
My first sewing lesson took place on 24th March, Monday. We received a sewing kit each which contained the necessary items to help us in our creation of our product. Ms Chionh then described the different functions of the items and the parts of the sewing machine as well as how to use it. She then briefed us on all the safety rules and how to handle the sewing machine and the items, especially the scissors, carefully so as not to cause injury to ourselves and others. After seeing the samples made by other students, we were inspired to create our own original design and put all our efforts into making the bag. Soon, all of us got to operate the sewing machine and give a try on sewing. Although I was rather afraid of experiencing an accident, like unintentionally sewing my finger, I got over my initial fear and started enjoying the process.
Design Task:
In preparation for the Food and Consumer Education module in Year 2, you are to construct a bag for carrying all the cookery towels and containers using recycled materials at home. You are to incorporate any form of decoration to enhance the appearance of your bag.
Task Analysis:
I have to find a suitable cloth to create the bag and the necessary decorations, as well as learning how to operate the sewing machine. The bag must be big and durable enough to fit and carry the cookery towels and containers.
Criteria:
- Big (the right size)
- Durable enough to support the weight of all the cookery equipments.
- The straps cannot be too long to prevent the bag from touching the floor but they cannot be too short if I want to carry the bag over the shoulder.
- The decoration(s) should preferably be simple yet attractive.
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