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Notes from the studio on pattern making, product development, sourcing and the business of making things.

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Feb 4, 2021

VIDEO: My Professional Journey - After School Matters "Fashion Design and You!" 2019

In the summer of 2019, I was a guest speaker for students at the Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts in partnership with After School Matters, Fashion Design and YOU!. This portion of the talk focuses on my professional journey to becoming "The Chicago Pattern Maker".

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Mar 27, 2020

Shelter + Shine

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Mar 6, 2019

Telling Stories Through Fashion

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May 11, 2018

Moms Mean Business

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Apr 29, 2015

Stuff I'm Working On

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Oct 1, 2009

Inspiration

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Jun 26, 2006

PRESS: Honorable Mention in New City Chicago

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