Journal
A record of my journey from sewing to designing—and the discoveries that are shaping my work along the way.
What I’m Paying Attention To
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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The Fascinating Journey of the Vasa Warship
We only had a few days in Stockholm, Sweden but decided this warship museum should be on the shortlist. A few things influenced us:…
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Discovering Niepoort: From Pandemic Delay to Exquisite Port Tasting
We planned a big anniversary getaway to Portugal in the spring of 2020 but the world came down with COVID. Instead, we celebrated by…
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Ziggi Moto Jacket
After riding a motorcycle (Honda CB700 Nighthawk) for 10 years, I wanted to make a moto jacket. I wanted something more feminine than the…
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Fashion in Portland: Cloth, Construct, Culture
I visited the Cloth, Construct, Culture exhibit at the Parallax Center in Portland recently. The curator of the exhibit, Rhonda P. Hill, lives in…
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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.…
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Weightlifting Shoes: Old and New
How my choice of Olympic lifting shoe improves my performance
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