A blog to illustrate and share my experiences and development during and following the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology course at The AUCB. The blog gives particular attention to my 3 month work placement at Jenny Packham and final major project.

Sunday, 9 October 2011

One month in!

I have spent the majority of this week working with the bridal department as they are an intern down at the moment. I'm more than happy to stand in...bridal dresses? Yes please! In saying that their beauty and cleanliness is pretty daunting and intimidating! When each dress sells for thousands it has to be absolutely perfect, no exceptions! I've been examining dresses (wearing white gloves!) that have been sent from their factories to ensure there are no faults or marks. I was even shown how to use the steamer this week and steamed a dress with what felt like hundreds of layers of chiffon! I fixed any loose beads or loose threads and helped to ensure the zips weren't too tight.
I worked with Anke (eveningwear) on Friday and sorted beading samples which will be sent for dry cleaning tests.
I can't believe I've done a month already. To be honest I'm pretty proud of myself. I feel much more confident and comfortable there now and considering during the first week I could barely imagine being there 2 weeks I think I've done well. Here's to the next month!


Nympf - the dress I steamed.

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