Author: Jennifer Hartnett-Henderson
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V&A Africa Fashion at PAM
I had the opportunity to see the traveling Victoria & Albert Africa Fashion exhibit at the only West Coast location, the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit includes over 50 outfits by more than 40 designers from 21 countries. Below are some of the ensembles that caught my eye. Note: In some cases to focus on…
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Floral Leggings DIY
When you see something you want but it doesn’t exist so you work on making it yourself….
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Memoirs on How to Take Root
Recently, I’ve been sick and used the time to read and enjoy some books. Fortunately, I could do that. Book Marks: An Artist’s Card Catalog The first was Book Marks: An Artist’s Card Catalog, Notes from the Library of my Mind by Barbara Page published in 2021. Book Marks’ six chapters contain Page’s biography of…
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Get the Inside Scoop on How Heath Ceramics Makes Artisanal Ceramics at Scale
Visit the manufacturing facility of a 75 year old ceramics woman founded brand, Heath Ceramics, to learn how things are made.
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Unlock a World of Possibilities with Visionary Fashion Design
When I was introduced to Midjourney, an AI program that creates images from text and image prompts, I realized immediately that is the perfect tool to use to imagine and explore different visions of fashion design. I’ve been fascinated by the high/low culture idea of a denim suit. If you’ve been following along for a…
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The Jasika Blazer is Finished!
When you really want a suit jacket but can’t find one in the fabric you want or that fits you, make your own.
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Jasika Blazer and Sleeve Heads
When you shop for a jacket be sure to check for sleeve heads. What they are, how to put them in, and why people use them.
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Making the Jasika Blazer: Fitting 3
When you learn that the dress form doesn’t match your body like you thought it did.
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Making the Jasika Blazer: Fitting 2
Making practice garments for fit helps you learn how to use tailoring tools to ease your work.
