Testing Procedures

 

The final outfit is a costume intended for a storybook character created by a partner and me.  A live stage production is the hypothetical situation the outfit will be worn in.  The outfit is intended for stage but will ultimately be worn by a live model, a classmate and friend.  The outfit must fit a set list of specifications, including but not limited to, fitting the model, representing a marine organism, and putting on and taking off the outfit easily.  Tests will be done for throughout the duration of the project to ensure a quality final product that fits all specifications.  Testing procedures will be administered be the designer.      

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Preliminary
State of Solution: Drawing
Condition of Testing Stage: Classroom/ Home
Tools and Equipment required: Paper, pencil, and eraser

Testing Procedures:

1.      Review brainstorming

2.      Sketch alternate solutions     

3.      Review alternate solutions

4.      Improve solutions

5.      Post solutions on blog

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Secondary
State of Solution: Computer spreadsheet, hand drawings, design matrix
Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on paper/ computer
Tools and Equipment required: Camera, drawn alternate solutions, computer


Testing Procedures:

1.      Create a design matrix on Microsoft Excel

2.      Input grading criteria

3.      Take photos of alternate solutions   

4.      Input alternate solution photos into matrix

5.      Specify a scale solution will be graded on

6.      Grade each alternate solution for each criteria

7.      Add totals

8.      Determine based on totals which alternate solution is best

Testing Type: Exploratory
Testing Stage: Tertiary
State of Solution: Conceptual model, Fabric Board
Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on computer
Tools and Equipment required: Computer, Camera

Testing Procedures:

1.      Draw final solution drawings

2.      Take photos of final solution

3.      Upload photos to PowerPoint

4.      Research and acquire photos of fabric intended to be used

5.      Acquire photos related to the “look” of the final garment

6.      Organize photos and words on the fabric board

7.      Upload fabric board to blog

Testing Type: Assessment/ Comparison  
Testing Stage: Preliminary  
State of Solution: Fabric
Condition of Testing Stage: Fabric Store/ Inside
Tools and Equipment required: Final solution drawing

Testing Procedures:

1.      Acquire potential fabrics

2.      Test the quality of material

3.      Test elasticity of material

4.      Compare color of material to drawings

5.      Compare prices of potential fabrics

6.      Repeat process for each type of fabric needed

7.      Determine yardage needed

8.      Purchase fabric

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Secondary  
State of Solution: Pattern fitting
Condition of Testing Stage: Inside     
Tools and Equipment required: Patterns, pins, live model, tape, measuring tape, scissors   

Testing Procedures:

1.      Acquire full size patterns

2.      Acquire live model

3.      Test fit at waist

4.      Test fit of skirt

5.      Pin garment where seem are required

6.      Check length of skirt

7.      Test fit of shirt

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Tertiary
State of Solution: Initial fabric fitting
Condition of Testing Stage: Inside     
Tools and Equipment required: Fabric, live model, pins, thimble, scissors, measuring tape     

Testing Procedures:

1.      Acquire fabric

2.      Acquire model

3.      Place fabric on model

4.      Pin fabric where seems belong

5.      Remove garments from model 

Testing Type: Assessment
Testing Stage: Quaternary
State of Solution: Sewing technique
Condition of Testing Stage: Inside     
Tools and Equipment required: Fabric, machine, needles, thread, scissors, thread cutter     

Testing Procedures:

1.      Acquire fabric

2.      Acquire sewing machine

3.      Begin sewing seems

4.      Check to see if fabric is responding as desired/ check for puckering

5.      Finish sewing seems

 

Testing Type: Validation
Testing Stage: Preliminary
State of Solution: Final fitting
Condition of Testing Stage: Inside     
Tools and Equipment required: Garments, model, pins, thread, scissors, thread cutter     

Testing Procedures:

1.      Acquire garment

2.      Acquire model

3.      Place garments on model

4.      Check fit of each garment

5.      Mark any seems or spots that need fixing

6.      Fix any issues

7.      Repeat process steps 1-6 until garments fit correctly

 

Observation Sheet		Yes/ No
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Preliminary	1.    Are there four alternate solutions? 2.    Are they all viable? 3.    Do solutions include materials, color and descriptions? 4.    Are they based of performed research and brainstorming?
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Secondary	1.    Is the design matrix neat? 2.    Are all four alternate solutions incorporated? 3.    Is each solution graded on the same scale? 4.    Are there photos of each solution? 5.    Are the solutions graded based on specifications and necessary classifications?
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Tertiary	1.    Is the fabric board neat and professional? 2.    Are all fabrics shown on the board? 3.    Is the vision of the garment depicted?
Testing Type: Assessment/ Comparison Testing Stage: Preliminary	1.    Is the fabric the intended color? 2.    Is the fabric the correct weight? 3.    Is the elasticity correct?  4.    Is the price in budget?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Secondary	1.    Does pattern fit model? 2.    Does the pattern accurately represent final solution? 3.    Does the pattern need to be altered in any way?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Tertiary	1.    Does garment fit model? 2.    Are the seams lying where they should be? 3.    Do any changes need to be made to the garment?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Quaternary	1.    Is the fabric puckering? 2.    Are the seams sturdy? 3.    Is the fabric reacting to sewing as desired?
Testing Type: Validation Testing Stage: Preliminary	1.    Does the garment fit the model? 2.    Do seams look as they should? 3.    Do the garments look like drawings? 4.    Does the garment need to be altered in any way?