Well everyone else has handed in and i can't say i'm not jealous. I was determined that even though i was given an extension due to illness i really wanted to finish the construction part of the costume before today. But not wanting to rush and make mistakes for no reason i am not done yet. My new aim is to get the construction done by next week so i can finish my workbook and POP essay after.
Having been in an essay mood these last few days i have written my Ballet essay comparing and contrasting the 3 Swan lake Ballets watch, Moscow City Ballet, Matthew Bourne and the Trockadero Ballet. I struggled to fit it into 1500 words once i got going but wittled it down to 1561 in the end. My essay writing skills have always been a poor point for me, i struggle so much with it as i can't think of how i want to say something with out it sounding waffly. This essay has helped me be more precise with my answers and get to the point. I feel i am improving greatly in this area and an get my point across clearly now. The essay has really encouraged me to think about what i am watching and not to be afraid to critique something if i don't like it but back it up with why. I've really looked at the performance and taken on board our discussing at the screenings of these and incorporated it into the essay with some valid points.
Levelling
This was something as said i struggled with. What i really should have done and will do in the future is to do something else if i can't get it. The first few layers of my tutu i was doing and my hands were shaking and my concertration kept waining. I should have and will do in the future do something else like my bodice and try again later as this resulted in the first layer and 1/2 to be a bit wonky and the measurements were more like 13 than 12. Luckily i was in a better frame of mind for the rest of the layers which were of better quality.
I feel i have gained a lot of experience from this, taking my time over something is important regardless of how repetitive it is and not to rush. I didn't rush with mine nad i'm glad because i can see a few mistakes and wobbles on it that happen with me taking my time which may have been worse if i rushed.
lots and lots of pins i have learnt really helps, you can see the line created before you cut it and whether or not it symmetrical with the others.
Washing hand: cause its a long process i wash my hands plenty of times to ensure they were clean as the net is white and i didn't want stains.
Finally lots of steaming. This really helped to get it flat before and after cutting so that the measurements are accurate. Also not to hold the iron too close to the net, i learnt the hard way. The irons when held up are heavy and my arms ached and i tipped the iron a bit close to the second layer and it has a bubble, ripple effect down one panel, you can't see it with the other layers over it but next time ill know to keep my distance.
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