Materials:

I will probably use a sewing machine for a few items of clothing that I make. I can easily re-watch and watch more ‘YouTube’ videos on how to make clothing but I need to look into the types of materials that I can use.  However, at this stage it is hard as I do not know exactly what items of clothing I am going to make and what colours I will be using.  So, just to get an idea I have been looking at the John Lewis fabric section.  The prices range from £3.50 a metre to £49 a metre. The lower end materials are plain, dull colours and they seem to be unpopular. Whereas the more expensive fabrics are intricate and beautiful. There are floral designs and stripes which would go very well with the summer 2011 trends. 

I know that I will need a lot of wool if I am to make a jumper. At some point this week I will go to a knitting and sewing shop in North Finchley to research prices and buy a pattern to show me precisely how to go about making a jumper.  Once I have looked at the pattern I will be able to see if it will be possible to make. Also in the shop i will look at the material sold and compare it to what is sold in John Lewis.