I still cannot get over the talent and creativity that these students have! I am so proud of all of their patience and hard work!
The first day of the workshop, the students were taught basic proportions of the body then given time to sketch their fashion illustrations and flats.
On day two, we focused on textiles. The students were given about 50 different fabric swatches and learned about their fiber content and weave.
Midweek was the time to start making their flat patterns for the projects they would be making.
As soon as they had their completed patterns they went to work cutting and sewing. A couple of the students had never used a sewing machine, but you would have never guessed it. They were sewing naturals, they all did so well!
Friday was the big day. All of the hard work, the hours of unpicking, and having to put up with me finally paid off. The fashion show was superb and these students all have a beautiful garment to be proud of!
A Huge Thanks to: Higher Ground for proving a wonderfully creative atmosphere for these kids and for allowing me to do this workshop. To Kate Lewis for being there all week and for helping and inspiring the students. To Kathleen Sykes for teaching illustration and helping me so much with this workshop and at Yellow Bird Fabrics. To Catherine "The Great" Scott, you are truly great! Thank you for all of these photos. Thank you for always jumping in and pulling me out of a tight spot. I couldn't have done it without you. Last, but not least, Thanks to all the students, Ethan, Andrea, Christine, Gretta, June, Jenna, Katherine, McCall, Gracie, Amanda, and Nikki. You are all incredible designers. I see great potential in all of you. Keep up the good work!
Kathy Tanner, you've done it again! This is the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever had the privilege of witnessing. I'm sorry, this photo cannot do it justice. I'm really hoping that we might be able to display this beautiful work of art in the store so that others can appreciate it as much as I do.
Jenna is a design student at SLCC. She is incredibly sweet and incredibly talented (as you can see). This dress was on display at this years Raw Couture show. I was totally taken with it. Great job Jenna!
Sophie always amazes me with her immaculately tailored garments. This is just one of the many jackets that she has done. Trust me, it is as clean on the inside as it is outside. She is a real perfectionist.
Agnes is a great customer and a real sweetheart. She is always bringing in great ideas. I absolutely adore this knit skirt she made. It is simple and ingenious. I have yet to make it, but it is on my list of things to do. Thanks for the inspiration Agnes!
