The initial idea was to create a trench coat as it Shane’s that look and attuned of a person which can also be used to show empowerment. But as changes to the ides and design I wanted to create a full outfit but still wanted to a incorporate an element of a trench coat into the design.
“Storm Patch: In original trench coats, this flap served a double purpose, to wick away more rain and also to protect from the kickback of a rifle. … Raglan sleeves: The sleeves of a trench coat extend fully to the collar, leaving a diagonal seam instead of one on top of the shoulder.”
The ideas of storm patch and be fused with bulletproof vests as the purpose of the storm patch was to wick rain and also protect from the kick back of the riffle, as bothe relates towards protection (protection towards guns) this is a good element to take in the design.
Fiesta sample created using calico with a thin layer of packing material inbetween as it adds a slight thickness which is then quilted stitched.
Second sample with two layers of stuffing Cotten material which gives the quilted pattern depth. The image above also shows that I have tried the patent pinned at the shoulder Sean and also at the side seam. The side seam makes it bit tight whereas the shoulder seam a lowers the storm patch to move freely.
This sample was inspired by Timothy Oulton button sofa, the circular stitching at points were the lines intersect are replicated from the design of the button sofa from Timothy Oulton collection, I like this sample as it’s more classy and also gives a feel of home and comfort.
Sample 2 nothing has has changed other then adding thin strips of plastic and denim stitched on tho the storm patch. The ideas of adding the strips of access material is to keep a balance between all the pieces of the garment. For the final storm patch the material to be used will be the same material used to make the top (cream colour) and will include denim strips over the plastic strips which is unlike the sample.
Final storm patch with denim over the plastic strips.
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