
Digital Twin for MFI Archive Garments
This project invites you to create your own digital twin of one of the generic archival garments. You will get an induction into MFI extensive archival garments collection.
You will then be given an induction and skill-building sessions in CLO3D – an industry-leading digital garment development software. Building on this knowledge, you will be invited to recreate one of the archival garments digitally. You will be working in groups, along with an experienced CLO3D lecturer who will be guiding and supporting you throughout the process. As an outcome of this project, each of you will develop your own digital twin, which you can use as a foundation of your digital portfolio. The best works will also be added to MFI garment archive along with the physical garment.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Understand generic garment construction... Through engagement with the MFI garment archive, you will get invaluable insight into the ways garments are constructed, stitched and build from pattern development to the final stitches
- Collaborative Learning... Engage in active teamwork and experience of collaborative product development.
- Digital Literacy Development... Master the CLO3D digital product prototyping software and add invaluable skill to your CV
- Become a key contributor to MFI resources... The best projects will be included in the MFI Garment archive library and will be available for all staff and students to learn from (with credits to you)
- Portfolio Building... Publish your work to create impressive collateral for your curriculum portfolios and demonstrate your readiness for the job market.
- Earn up to 300 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
- Earn up to 150 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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10:00 to 12:00 on 05/01/26 - Righton Reception
Introduction to MFI archive, booking and analysing garments Greetings, forming groups, introduction to MFI archive resources and booking system. Introduction to generic garment analysis, picking garments for the project -
10:00 to 12:00 on 07/01/26 - C 2.21-2.22
Introduction to basic blocks Introduction to a library of MFI basic digital blocks. Choosing an appropriate block. Basic fitting adoptions -
10:00 to 12:00 on 12/01/26 - C 2.21-2.22
CLO3D Interface, Introduction to body and sizing Physical workshop in a computer lab. Understanding CLO3D workflow, main functions. Creating your own avatar and adopting it's sizes -
10:00 to 12:00 on 14/01/26 - C 2.21 - C.222
Introduction to basic pattern editing Exploring different editing techniques to convert a block into a desired generic garment, pattern manipulation in CLO3D -
10:00 to 12:00 on 19/01/26 - C 2.21 - C.2.22
Details and construction components Add pockets, additional details or any construction/decorative elements as required by the chosen style -
10:00 to 12:00 on 21/01/26 - C 2.21 - C.2.22
Trims and seams. Final editing and checks Add trims, topstitching and seams details to your final project as required. Check fitting maps and prepare your project for presentation -
10:00 to 11:00 on 28/01/26 - C 2.20
Project presentation This is your opportunity to present your final outcomes in front of the group. We will also select the best outcomes and the winners whose project will be included in MFI garment archieve