Development of skills

I'm beginning for the first time to see myself developing both as a designer and a maker. True I'm still too inconsistent and too impatient to truly succeed in making but I can see myself progressing. If the first attempt of something is disastrous, the second time I am able to correct it and my the final attempt it begins to look good. For me there is a real thrill in seeing something come out right- especially when using the industrial machines. For this project I've tried to use them as much as possible to help myself improve but I feel that this has perhaps not been the best path for my costume. The decrease in control and the 'one-shot' element of the fabric  means that I am not always happy with the outcome of my sewing but I feel there is a clear improvement in my confidence on a machine if perhaps not my neatness. Particularly with the decoration and sleeve samples where there is a level of creative interpretation I find myself thoroughly enjoying this project- my lace bodice has been particularly good as I a unable to see where I have sewn and where I haven't (something I'm actually quite proud of!) I'm sure a well trained eye will be able to see it but it is a real step in the right direction!