DEVELOPMENT OF MYOB LAPTOP SLEEVES:
This week was slightly more positive, we were donated large amounts of leather from the fashion studio. This leather was of a high quality and came in a variety of different colours and textures; thus enabling us to produce a selection of unique and contemporary laptop sleeves. This meant that we were able to spend more money on the lining of the laptop sleeves and potentially make more than we predicted. Over the weekend we discussed how we could put together the materials to create the laptop sleeves in a way which is easier and produces an end result which is more aesthetically pleasing and of a higher quality.
MATERIALS: 
As a group we collectively decided that we would stitch a pocked onto the felt lining before it is attached to the leather – this will mean that the pocket stitching will not be seen through the back of the product making it look more professional. To make the pocket different we will stitch a tiny bit of leather onto the pocket and attach a swivel clasp so that the customers can safely and securely place there memory stick or student card there. This was something we always wanted to include within our product since the beginning of the project as we all realised that memory sticks can easily be lost and therefore by having them in a designated place they are more likely to be kept safe.
Once the pocket had been stitched onto the felt lining ,the faux leather cover could be stitched on using the industrial sewing machines. Before the sleeves were finished the overlocked flap was stitched on again using the industrial machines. My main jobs within the production of our product was to efficiently cut out the sheets of material required to produce each individual laptop sleeve as well as bonding the materials together using the steam iron. As these sections required a large amount of precision I needed to ensure that I cut out each section accurately as the sleeves could look un-professional if they were not cut properly.
Whilst myself, Harleigh and Daria were in full production of the laptop sleeves, Aidan and Eva were creating the acrylic buttons with our logo on which will be stitched to the finalised laptop sleeve on sales day. In addition, they also were creating the packaging and stand for the sales event. I Believe that as a group we have worked incredibly well together and when assigned a particular task we did it to the best of our ability.
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