The first two garments to be completed for this project were my base layers, shorts and top. These didn't take too long to get sorted,...

So whilst working with my jacket and sewing in the zip, I had to unpick it and basically the RIPSTOP RIP! I wasn't very happy about this...

Another thing I spotted after testing out my tennis dress is the side where the sleeve wasn't one piece would ride up the arm and became...

After testing out the tennis dress, the jumper part was easy to wrap around the waist and didn't affect the play of the game. However, I...

I decided to practice a little bit for the waist band and this was something that I have struggled with from the beginning of the...

Velcro Strap- Adjustable strap above the ankle, to secure the foot in place Zip- Opening to allow the foot to go in easier around the mid...

Compression Sock- made from Adidas PrimeKnit, to protect and support the ankle when playing tennis and everyday walking. Classic Stan...

I knew I needed to test out the ripstop to see if they fabric would be suitable in Hot Works, what tape suited it best and if it would...

I used spacer mesh to add comfort for cushioning for when playing tennis to give the extra bounce. I attached the spacer mesh insole by...

Try to make sure that the 3D effect is visible and looks like a shoe as this is something that I struggle with sometimes. My drawings can...

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I cut out all the pattern pieces onto the chosen fabric. I'm making it from a toile sample of a sleeve and scrap scuba from my outfit....

A standard was then needed to be made so from this we could create the pattern piece needed for the shoe. The fold lines needed to be...

In this section, I had to make a mean form from the Last to create the 3D ideal shoe. This will then help me make the pattern for the...

I've been given the opportunity to do a weeks project for trainer design and make, to go along side my project and link in with it. So I...