I'm inspired to sew something fantastic because this weekend I saw the senior fashion show at the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. The portfolios of fourteen graduating seniors, including that of my daughter's friend, Amanda, were debuted on a runway at Rapson Hall by models with attitudes of pure couture.
Every imaginable kind of outfit was shown: exquisite tailoring with unexpected twists of color and cut, dresses of fluid yet geometric shapes, fantasy evening gowns with over the top ruffles and full skirts, elegant gowns of hand painted fabric, anime-inspired characters, an androgynous dress (worn by a guy, of course), and the inevitable Lady Gaga colors and shapes.
Amanda's designs used raw fibers carded, spun, dyed and knitted into basic pieces paired with simple sewn items.
I'm someone who can hardly figure out how to use a sleeve from one pattern for another to get exactly the look I want...it was extraordinary to see a collection of over 50 garments designed and sewn from people's inspiration, imaginations, and mastery of the craft.
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