What I keep saying about Media&Performances to other people:
Oh my God, my UE is so difficult. First, coding is a whole new thing to me. Second, fashion is a whole new thing to me. So, the module is a whole new world (sing Aladdin). But whoa, you have no idea how much I have learned…
No pain no gain B).
Second Prototype
Yeap I decided to make the second prototype, because I felt something can be changed from the first prototype. I wanted to try smaller back pattern and pointed end for the front. At the same time, I used this opportunity to practice sewing. I took 1.5h just to set up the whole machine on my own without guidance. I am proud…
I kinda like it more, and because of time constraint, I went straight to the real fabric material: bridal satin.
What is bad about this pattern is the back side is too narrow for my bottom, but it fits well for my shoulder. Sigh, fashion is complicated. I appreciate those fashion maker more now…
The Black Robe
YEAAAHHHH Not 100% done but surely can be worn already. The belt still needs more thinking process on how to attach the lights to it because I think I want the electronics to be on the belt instead on the robe.
What I like about the robe is that
- Yeah it looks classy B)
- Adjustable. The measurement is legit All Size.
- Really adjustable: a kimono top, a coat, an asymmetrical kimono and dunno what.
- I think I can wear this as daily wear afterwards XD
For the belt, it happened to be like that as a result of pure experimental. So that ‘mesh’ is not really flexible but can be folded. Initially I wanted to roll each cut pieces, but I put the glue gun a bit too much and spread out. So the glued part is asymmetrical and all. So I just thought “yeah just put the glue gun anywhere and fold it randomly.” From this belt, I learn the beauty of imperfection :)).
I might change the belt but yeah this looks quite right for me.
BAD NEWS
I was able to change the colors of the lights and sequence of the lights I could even get pastel colors like baby pink, baby blue, light violet, salmon pink colors of lights BUT I DONT KNOW HOW MY BABY LILYPAD BROKE DOWN OR SOMETHING I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IT WAS SOO HOT AND ‘ELECTROCUTE’ ME AND THEN DIED *cry*
So I reset it, but the port can’t be detected by my laptop!!! I need Naga so badly now and if it cant be used anymore I will have to buy the board ASAP (so faraway hiks). I pray hard now the board still can be used so I can do the coding immediately!!!
Yeah bad things did happen, so i’m behind for the electronics sigh…
Playing with expensive electronics is a source of heart attack. Beware…
Overall…
The awesomeness level of this class IS ROCKETING <3 <3 I cant stop being grateful for all the guidance this week especially from Prof Galina and Naga. I think it was my first time to have a teacher who would stay with me and Xinhong up to 3AM in the morning T.T. Thank you so much Galina, I would do my best for my costume with all the energy I have.
And I feel that my passion is really in fashion :3, I really want to explore more <3
Your process seems to be full of ups and downs! I agree that the second version of the costume looks like a better fit. I would definitely consult with Galina as to why your electronics burned out, sorry to hear about that. Plus, don’t forget to make note of your dance movements: remember the costumes and wearables are supporting your performance, so you need to be be sure you don’t forget the solo work you went over with Angeline. I would also suggest that you practice the movement and even expand on it for our next rehearsal.
Excellent update!