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SewTherapy: Creates My Happiness
SewTherapy: Creates My Happiness. SewTherapy. That is what sewing has become to me over the years. First, as a six-year-old, bored, and excited at the same time, I found deep fun in creating things, especially with fabrics.
By MzEstella5 years ago in Styled
Crafting Happiness
Crafting happiness is something that brings me joy and peace, both internally and especially when shared with others. My passion for creating wearable art, lives at once in the moment and sporadically throughout the history of personal experiences and family traditions. Creating wearable art for me, is creating the experience and joy of being seen, of being appreciated, while also sparking a connection wherever you go. It opens doors to new friendships, collaborations, connections, and allies at any given turn.
By Amanda Fay 5 years ago in Styled
Happiness through healing.
"I want my gown to be feminine, delicate, airy and full of movement", Isabella told me during her consultation for her custom bridal gown in early May. I grinned as I pulled out some fabric swatches and took down notes, all the while picturing my new client in a gown that embodies the very essence of who she is.
By Sheila Denanyoh 5 years ago in Styled
The Quarantine Forced Me To Take My Outfit Apart
When I am left alone with my thoughts creative ideas start to emerge. There's a reason that I am a jewelry designer. But that's not where my creativity ends.
By Kharisma Sommers5 years ago in Styled
Fashion in Response
Celebration is a word that we have not heard often within the past two years. With the uprising of racial tension in America and the global pandemic that has devastated so many people throughout the world, we have had little time to focus on the brighter side of life.
By JEOFROI5 years ago in Styled
Foxy D
To say I was born sewing would be a completely accurate overstatement. But I truly don't remember learning to; I’ve just always known how. I'm sure my mom taught me, as did her mother with her, and great-granny with gran. My mother (a stay-at-home mom the first several years of my life) would fashion a whole wardrobe for my twin sister and me, creating these adorable two-pieces, Easter and first communion dresses, and sometimes would make herself one to match us. We still dress alike, usually in something we made, for her birthday. Mending and darning are second nature to me, and I’m always surprised at others' awe for this so-called “talent” I innately possess, like blinking. It started with sewing by hand—costumes, outfits, doll clothes--then I made my first dress on a sewing machine my third year in college. Sis and I have created some art. Inspired by the urge to be unique in a world full of alikeness, we've embraced using avant-garde mediums like beads and dimes to design our couture. But the truth is, I don't actually like to sew; I like the end result. The ability to make my heart's desire and wildest fantasies into a reality with my bare hands is sometimes intoxicating. There's no greater feeling. To be honest, sewing gives me anxiety. Measure twice, cut once makes me procrastinate a project far longer than it usually takes to make it. My worst nightmare came true working on my most favorite project to date, my grandmother's 80th birthday dress. But back to that in a minute...
By Lisa Kindred5 years ago in Styled
Harlem Hat Queen
As a little girl growing up in Alabama in the 60's, I was fascinated with fashion, especially hats. I was 6 years old and my feet just barely touched the pedal on my grandmothers old Singer sewing machine.
By Evetta Petty5 years ago in Styled
A Message To The World
Creating is allowing yourself to freely express the craziness that exists inside your mind. The ability to put your thoughts and emotions into a project means there a piece of you in everything you create. The curious mind running wild inside you to the point it becomes necessary to free up some space in your head through any form of art. I love the idea of having a 3-dimensional piece that can be touched, worn and smelt formed by my ideas, thoughts and emotions and having the ability to introduce myself through this form of art makes it that much more enjoyable.
By Hena Begum5 years ago in Styled
A Stroke of Genius
It was a normal Saturday morning. August 8th, 2020. I had no real plans except to lie in bed and watch television after a very long work week.
By Shelby Rider5 years ago in Styled
The Final Cut
She had been sent to the Garment District many times before, but never to this vendor. This was a new one and she knew what she was picking up was important. They were only hours away from the runway show and still had so much to do, things moving in every direction. That’s the way fashion was, and she quickly realized this at the very start of this internship.
By Emily Reinhart5 years ago in Styled
Petal Zen
PETAL ZEN-THE YEAR OF THE SCISSOR It has been a strange year. It was certainly a year of social isolation and a time of "lost and found" for many. For some, it was a year we learned to bake bread or make a mean cocktail. It was the year we were not able to be together for the holidays. In our textile studio, it was a Year for Scissors.
By Kate Beck5 years ago in Styled
Fashion, Feminity, and the Future
I work in the creative career of confidence, empowering women to be the best version of themselves. Striving to be the best version of ourselves allows us to be of service to the world. I inadvertently developed this mindset from the courageous and majestic women in my life, who inspire my work as a fashion designer.
By Ameena Abdul-Hakeem5 years ago in Styled