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Taking a Sashiko Class with Carol Ziogas - Summer Hand Stitching
Taking a Sashiko Class with Carol Ziogas - Summer Hand Stitching

Summer is my busiest time of year so I only work on projects I can pick up and put down easily and those that travel well.  That usually translates into hand sewing or knitting. So, when The Recrafting co., my local (crafting) consignment shop, had a posting a few weeks ago for a Sashiko Sewing class, I could not pass it up. 

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fabric, instructors, quilting, Sewing, Sewing VintageJennifer SerrThe Re-Crafting Co.Sewing, stitching, sashiko, boro, sashiko sewing, japanese fabric, japanese sewing, sewing techniques, hand sewing, handsewing, carol ziogas, theardentthread, kimonomomo
Signature Fashion Collections 2017
Signature Fashion Collections 2017

The Annual College of Alameda ADAM (Apparel Design and Merchandising) Fashion Show.

The stage was set in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Oakland Airport.  With a Runway & a DJ, the tables were set for friends, family and fashion professionals.  A light lunch was provided. I even got a space at the front (with a VIP sign!).  Perfect for viewing the show and seeing the garments up close...

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fabric, fashion design, instructors, Pattern Making and DesignJennifer SerrOakland Airport Hiltoncollege of Alameda, collegeofAlameda, coa, student work, fashionshow, fashion show, fashion design, student design work, fashion, 2017grads, 2017fashionshow, catwoman, pink stretch velvet, mushrooms, fashion inspiration, bay area fashion, bay area fashion classes, bay area fashion school
Instructor Maria Chenut Designs Costumes for DON QUIXOTE made into a play by Peter Anderson and Colin Heath
Instructor Maria Chenut Designs Costumes for DON QUIXOTE made into a play by Peter Anderson and Colin Heath

THE SEWING ROOM Instructor Maria Chenut designs powerful costumes for Marin Shakespeare Company's DON QUIXOTE

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fashion design, costume design, instructors, the sewing roomJennifer SerrThe Sewing Roomsewing, sewing classes, recycled materials, upcycling, repurposing, costumes, costume design, maria chenut, don quixote, maria shakespeare company, don quixote costumes, armor, stage armor, stage costume design, shakespeare theater, theater costume design, sewing skills