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10 Steps for the Emerging Designer
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your day job, becoming a Fashion or Costume Designer or if have an idea or invention for a specialty sewn good like a medical, tactical or industrial item, here are 10 steps to get you closer to bringing it to life. Design from what’s missing in the market, what…
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Grammy Red Carpet v.2022!
I have to confess, having my work on the Grammy Red Carpet AGAIN, was an inside job! How so, you ask? Let me explain… one of my best friends of all time, Ms Meka Nism aka Ms Meka Kyoto, is not only a member of The Recording Academy, but she’s an epic female singer, songwriter…
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My work on Shakira’s Costumes for the Emmy Winning Super Bowl Halftime Show
Not sure how I will top this one, but working on Shakira’s Costumes with Norwegian Designer Peter Dundas, for the Super Bowl Halftime Show has definitely been a highlight of 2020 before the coronavirus take over!! My work on The Super Bowl Halftime Show made me part of an Emmy Winning Team! If you’d like…
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Garment Design House Set Up List
Everyone who comes to visit me at my pro fashion and costume design house space, always wants to know where I get all my cool stuff! Cordless Rotary Cutters are the bomb, whether you are doing a single project or production cutting, I have 2 of these set up in each of my cutting rooms…
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5 “On The Fly” Design House Crisis Skills To Save The Day!
Q: What’s the tightest turn around time job you’ve ever said “yes” to? A: 87 Holiday Show costumes for 3 cities in less than 30 days! “Although I heard about the project long before it was offered to me, by the time it was confirmed, it was already an insane challenge, which became even more…
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Fashion and Costume Apprentice/Intern Wanted
Emmy Award Winning Seamstress and Design House Owner looking for an Intern / Apprentice to assist in the design and development of costumes and fashion. Requirements Basic Design, Cutting, Sewing and Pattern making skills preferred High Vibes Positive Attitude Reliable transportation Integrity Takes pride in their work Co-creative Good Communication Skills Perks This opportunity will…
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Film, Attraction, Tour or Show Script and Project Reviews for Wardrobe Budget and Design
Are you a writer or producer who needs to figure out what your wardrobe budget should be? Do you already have your wardrobe budget figured out, but need to hire someone who can advise, design, produce and / or manage what you need? Here are the top 3 reasons why I have an advantage over…
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Haunted Attraction Costume Care and Best Practices
I’ll be teaching a master class on haunted costuming at Fear Expo, but until then, with the upcoming haunt season creeping up on us, here are a few spoiler alerts on how to run the back of house side of costuming for a haunted attraction. With my experience ranging from being a Costume Fabrication Specialist…
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Fashion or Costume Crash Course
Get a Fashion or Costume Quick Start with private lessons from an industry expert. • Book by the day or week• Hands on learning • Fashion or Costume Tracks• Get expert help with your fashion or costume project or designs• Fully Stocked Design House Studio Space• Learn how to make your own patterns, Source fabric…
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From Styled to Signed! – Model Journey
I am so excited to announce one of my newest styling clients and friend, Chris Angelberg landed a modeling contract with Modern Muse after a photo shoot with Ehsan Zarrin and I. I told Chris when I met him, I felt he had a unique and interesting look, I believed was marketable. He was intrigued…
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Wholesale Fabrics, Notions, Fashion, Costume and Sewing Industry Resource List 2020
Here are some of my favorite wholesale Fabric and Notion Sources and Fashion Industry Resources Wholesale Fabrics Apex Mills Corporate Office: 168 Doughty Blvd., Inwood, NY 11096. Mill: 2350 Long Dairy Rd. Graham, NC 27253 516-239-4400 A specialty supplier and manufacturer of warp knit fabrics geared towards industrial and technical applications. U.S. based company, expedites…