1st May 09

This was my last day at Eternal Spirits. It was very hectic with lots to do. First I helped Sarah with a toile for one of her wedding dress designs, my task was to toile the bow. I then had to go on another trip to the market for a zip. My next task was one I enjoyed greatly I had to choose two bras as a leaving present for myself, this did take me a while.

Myself and Charlotte had to choose 4 corsets and knickers to match to send off for a fashion show, the theme was spring colours, I like tasks like this as I like putting outfits together to suit a theme. These then had to be packaged up.

The last job of the day that all the employees helped with was to add onto a denim corset that would be used in a photo shoot for the charity jeans for genes. This was a big rush as it had been forgotten about and was being picked up at the end of the day. We created denim frills that were stitched on the hem and neck line. This was all hand stitched!

I also got to sit in and watch one of Sarah's fittings. I didn't realise how many questions you have to ask the customer about their garment.

From working at Eternal Spirits I have gained confidence in working with others, working to customer requirementd and time limits, developed my hand sewing skills, gained inspiration for my final collection and made some great friends!

30th April 09

I spent most of the day hand stitching ribbon lace and beads on to cushions making them into ring cushions, I must say I was impressed with the result they looked very vintage.

We went for a farewell dinner after work I felt sad but will also look back on my time at Eternal Spirits fondly.

29th April 09

I am starting to get very sad as I only have 2 days left and have made some really good friends! This morning I just helped to tidy the studio as it was getting a bit chaotic. Then this afternoon I priced up some of the bras and pants that Eternal Spirits buy in and sell in the boutique, I then cut some backs out of leather for the nipple covers.
In just a short amount of time I think I have gained a better understanding of how a small business works and am so glad I have decided what I am doing for my final collection, this experience has given me the inspiration I needed.
Tomorrow night is Laura's leaving do i'm very much looking forward to that! it will be a nice way to say goodbye for a while.

27th and 28th April 09

Well what a busy couple of days, it is now my last week, the month really has flown by. Yesterday I finished Cherry's pink flamingo bra, she promises me pictures of her wearing the bras I have customized for her which I look forward to seeing. I also made some ordering phone calls made trips to the post office etc then I helped make more satin roses and pin them onto one of the wedding dresses. Today I customized some ring cushions with ribbons and bows, sorted receipts and started customizing a pair of pants for Cherry this time with a Marie Antoinette theme.

I have decided from working at Eternal Spirits and working so much with Cherry Deville I want to base my final collection on Burlesque costumes. I can't wait to begin my research!!

23rd and 24th April 09

Yesterday and today have been very busy! I have been helping to tidy clean and set up for the event tonight, as I speak I am squeezed into a waspie ready for the party, a very unusual feeling I have not experienced before!
I have also done more hand sewing on Cherry's bra and have made some satin roses with brooch backs on to go on to a wedding dress, I must say i'm impressed with the result!
I have made trips to John Lewis and someone's house to get a rug to cover the carpet where the artist (whos exhibition it is tonight) has got charcoal on.
Now I am off to serve drinks and enjoy the party!!

22nd April 09

I have been a very busy bee today! I made two trips to the market to buy ribbon, lining, brooch backs and wadding, the second trip wasn't that successful as I couldn't find what I was looking for. I had to make 2 arms out of kalico and stuff them to pin on the mannequin for when garments are made with arms/arm holes. I then spent the rest of the day hand sewing brooch backs on to some fabric flowers and making phone calls to various suppliers to place orders. I had a bit of trouble with this as I had problems trying to order online so gave up and phoned a company.

21st April 09

Today the first thing I did was finish Cherry's bra, all I have to do now is wait for her to try it on tomorrow then sew the popper studs on to the cups and bra itself.

I then had to help prepare for the press day in London tomorrow, I laced up corsets, found knickers to match them, worte out labels and did some other sorting. Tomorrow I will be helping to clean tidy and prepare the boutique for an event friday night to display an artist's work who has been doing some drawings for the boutique.