HIDDEN FIGURES
Hero garment from my Hidden Figures collection, demonstrating the multiple combinations possible with the adjustable trouser legs, detachable sleeve and pocket that transforms into a bag.
Abbie Newhouse
Fashion Textiles 2024
Studying fashion has made me increasingly aware of the not-so-smiley consequences of the garment industry, encouraging me to further educate myself on sustainability. This is now a cause I am very passionate about and channel through almost everything I do.
I have excellent creative pattern cutting and construction abilities and am confident with developing Industry standard and production ready CAD’s and tech packs. I collaborate with small independent brands, curating bespoke tech packs suitable for manufacturers. As well as this, I manage my own business sourcing vintage pairs of jeans, reworking and resizing them to create an ethical alternative to buying new. I am exploring the possibilities of establishing my own e-commerce platform, wherein I will also educate customers on the importance of sustainability and ways in which they can prolong the lifetime of their clothes themselves.
GARMENT ANALYSIS
Hand rendered garment analysis, showcasing the functionality and utilitarian properties of (mostly) outerwear garments.
SAMPLING
Samples developed for the Preparation for Extended Study module, exploring joining methods and varying material properties, taking inspiration from the construction of military garments. Materials: Wool / Cotton / Ripstop / Jersey
MISSION SPACERAKER
Development for the Spacesuit Design Sprint. The mission: Spaceraker sets out to identify and remove the debris that encircles the Earth's orbit. The spacesuit itself is convertible with attachments and adjustable properties that transform it into a "land-suit".
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Design development and pattern cutting documentation for the Hidden Figures collection.
TECH PACKS
Technical packs and specification sheets for the hero garment from my Hidden Figures collection. The packs document measurements, materials, construction methods and finishing techniques.