Original Idea: Camera
My original idea for my 'good' object was the camera, but in the end I decided to change my idea. I'm not an expert on camera's, but i've recently taken an interest in analogue photography and have a fisheye and a diana camera. I was inspired to take up this hobby after seeing others photographs. I wrote about this new hobby in my PPD presentation at the end of first year. I still don't feel like I know enough about this subject compared to others on the course to be the one to convince people that cameras are 'good'.
My original idea for my 'good' object was the camera, but in the end I decided to change my idea. I'm not an expert on camera's, but i've recently taken an interest in analogue photography and have a fisheye and a diana camera. I was inspired to take up this hobby after seeing others photographs. I wrote about this new hobby in my PPD presentation at the end of first year. I still don't feel like I know enough about this subject compared to others on the course to be the one to convince people that cameras are 'good'.
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Final Idea: Sewing Boxes
Primary visual research
Primary visual research
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Why?
Primary research: my opinion
A sewing box is a "good" object, because inside are all the tools to create beautiful needlework pieces. From the outside, it is just a pretty box, but inside, there are so many possibilities! There are skills to be learnt and things to be made. Sewing is a traditional skill which nowadays isn't as popular, due to it not being taught in schools anymore. However, in today's cost-cutting environment, many are re-learning these skills, to save money on buying new products. Re-using something by fixing it with the tools found in a sewing box is an environmentally friendly way of living!
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Cross-stitch
Primary visual research
Personally, my interest is cross-stitch, and here are some of my favourite pieces.
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Shapes
- Square
- Rectangular
- Twin-lidded
- Curved
What's inside?
In my box - Primary qualitative research
Cotton reels, threads of every colour, glittery threads, sewing scissors, needles, pin cushion, tape measure, fabric scraps, aida (cross stitch fabric), sewing patterns, beads, ribbons, sewing frame, mini frames, felt.
Wiki How - Secondary qualitative research
Our grandmothers all had sewing boxes; marvellous treasure troves of useful little bits and pieces that were a delight to rummage through. Every girl needs her own sewing box, whatever your age, as a place to keep those treasures and mementos for years to come.
Add the usual paraphernalia. Typically a sewing box would contain a pin cushion and needles, elastic, a tape measure, a seam unpicker, small scissors, dressmaker's chalk, different kinds of thread, thimbles and safety pin.
Add the pretty pieces. Our grandmothers would also collect beads and buttons (often in jars or old biscuit tins) and keep bits of string or pretty ribbon. It's fun to do the same for your sewing box. Next time you get a new pair of shoes, or someone gives you a present in a nice box, keep it.
Start collecting items for your sewing box. You'd be surprised how much stuff you can save or scavenge from everyday life – ribbons, spare buttons, beads, safety pins, etc. - stow them all away. Most haberdashery stores have a fabric remnant box, where you can pick up pretty pieces of material for a few pennies.
In charity shops, look out for old clothes that can be cut up and made into new things such as bags or outfits for a child's doll. Add lace, bias binding, frogs (the sewing variety, not the amphibians), tassels, hooks, cotton reels, etc. as you come across them.
Pretty sewing baskets
Secondary visual research
Cath Kidston
John Lewis
Google Images:
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What others think:
Primary research
- Can you sew? Yes [6] No [4]
- If yes, which area interests you most (Tick one)
Cross stitch [2] Embroidery [1] Tapestry [] Quilting [] Patchwork [] Applique [1] Dress making [1] Other [1]
- Do you own a sewing basket? Yes [6] No [4]
- If yes, where was it from? - Present -V&A -Antique Shop -Grandma -Cath Kidston
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Shapes
- Square
- Rectangular
- Twin-lidded
- Curved
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What's inside?
In my box - Primary qualitative research
Cotton reels, threads of every colour, glittery threads, sewing scissors, needles, pin cushion, tape measure, fabric scraps, aida (cross stitch fabric), sewing patterns, beads, ribbons, sewing frame, mini frames, felt.
Wiki How - Secondary qualitative research
Our grandmothers all had sewing boxes; marvellous treasure troves of useful little bits and pieces that were a delight to rummage through. Every girl needs her own sewing box, whatever your age, as a place to keep those treasures and mementos for years to come.
Add the usual paraphernalia. Typically a sewing box would contain a pin cushion and needles, elastic, a tape measure, a seam unpicker, small scissors, dressmaker's chalk, different kinds of thread, thimbles and safety pin.
Add the pretty pieces. Our grandmothers would also collect beads and buttons (often in jars or old biscuit tins) and keep bits of string or pretty ribbon. It's fun to do the same for your sewing box. Next time you get a new pair of shoes, or someone gives you a present in a nice box, keep it.
Start collecting items for your sewing box. You'd be surprised how much stuff you can save or scavenge from everyday life – ribbons, spare buttons, beads, safety pins, etc. - stow them all away. Most haberdashery stores have a fabric remnant box, where you can pick up pretty pieces of material for a few pennies.
In charity shops, look out for old clothes that can be cut up and made into new things such as bags or outfits for a child's doll. Add lace, bias binding, frogs (the sewing variety, not the amphibians), tassels, hooks, cotton reels, etc. as you come across them.
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Pretty sewing baskets
Secondary visual research
Cath Kidston
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What others think:
Primary research
- Can you sew? Yes [6] No [4]
- If yes, which area interests you most (Tick one)
Cross stitch [2] Embroidery [1] Tapestry [] Quilting [] Patchwork [] Applique [1] Dress making [1] Other [1]
- Do you own a sewing basket? Yes [6] No [4]
- If yes, where was it from? - Present -V&A -Antique Shop -Grandma -Cath Kidston
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