Prepping for our Summer Fashion Show Event!
Our artists have been working diligently since February in weekly open studios in order to prepare for our anticipated summer event, our fashion show! Led by our amazing Workshop Instructors Christian and Monica, and with the support of our generous volunteers, each week we gather, inspire, and create together.
Our artists have been designing looks, creating patterns, collecting fabric and materials, and constructing, watching their unique visions come to life.
The garments created by our artists are one-of-a-kind pieces. We’ve been lucky enough to have the help of experts in textile joining our workshops to teach us what they know!
Early on in the process, in lieu of dress forms, we learned the art of making a personalized duct tape mannequin, a great help when making your own clothes, particularly during hemming and fitting. With each other’s assistance, we followed the steps: apply duct tape to the upper body with horizontal parallel stripes in a few layers to ensure stability; cut the duct tape at the center back, and re-attach with more duct tape; close all openings, stuff the inside and voilà! You have a personalized dress form to create a garment that fits you!
Stay tuned for more information on our fashion show event! This year, it’s going to include some very exciting special collaborative partnerships…
