Experimentation 

I have decided to test some fabric samples to see if I would like any of these samples to feature on my garments. The first sample I have created, involved me following the shapes and curves on primary images of the waves and sand of the beach. I have taken fabrics that I might want to use for my collection, but mainly I have focused on the colour palettes from this sample. I have placed the fabrics accordingly so that the lighter colours are nearer the edge to emulate the lighter froth of the waves, and also the lighter shades from the sand.

The next fabric samples I have made involve the fraying of fabrics. I have done this as I am undecided as to whether I want neat finished hems, or if I want raw edges for my garments (or parts on my outfits). I have done these samples on different types of linen fabrics, as these are the fabrics I will be using the most. I have used washed fine linen, tumbled linen and french washed linen, and for each one I have used different fraying techniques, these include; frayed, frayed and cut into unequal shapes, and cut and partially frayed. Each gave different outcomes, as each linen frayed different because they all have different properties, and this is something I will have to think about if I want the hems of my garments to be like this.