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kkegeland

San Francisco, CA, US
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I am currently finishing up my degree at the University of San Francisco in Performing Arts and Social Justice.
In the last few years there I have had the opportunity to work as the costume supervisor for main stage theater and dance shows.
Also, recently, I have begun costuming shows independently.

But aside from work/school, I love to sew items for myself.
I love to draw upon all the things that inspire me in life and put it into my designs, filling the gap of what cannot be attained in retail stores.

I generally free cut many of my garments because I am often dissatisfied by pattern selections or am too lazy to deal with the tedious process.
So, I often am learning from my mistakes. Yet, I feel I am learning so much more about my artistic style and using my sewing instincts to get me through the rough spots.

I am young and ready to explore what can come from my visions.

craft interests: fashion, gifts, restyle, sewing

Gender: Female

Member Since: 08/14/2009

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Retro Inspired Swimsuit

Aug 6, 2011
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So this is my second swimsuit!Made it to wear on my trip down to Southern California (visiting friends and family)Kind of had an idea of the design when I started but as usual kind of improvised as I...

Fun In the Sun Mini Dress

Jun 17, 2011

Just finished this darling little mini dress yesterday. Planning on wearing it to a retro pool party on saturday:) Made with 100% cotton.

Upholstery Fabric Skirt

Apr 7, 2011
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So I have a mild obsession with upholstery fabric… the color… the patterns… the weight and structure… ah! Well I finally got around to crafting a skirt with some...

Reversible Fish&Srtipes Cotton Crop Top

Feb 7, 2011

I bought this fabric and made place mats for my sister Katie and her bf James this Christmas. However, I loved the prints so much I bought extra for myself. Recently I finally was inspired to make...

Leaf Purse

Dec 21, 2010
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Made this while working on christmas gifts. Couldn't help but keep it for myself ;) note: Made out of one upholsery fabric sample and one vintage button

Blue and White Skirt and Top

Jun 29, 2010
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So when my grandmother from North Dakota passed away some years back I found some vintage fabric tucked away in her house. A few years ago I began designing this outfit. It was inspired from a modern...

Leopard and Lace

Jun 18, 2010
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Here is an adorable bra and underwear set that I just made. The design concept grew out of my love for vintage lingerie. I lined the cups of the top for added coverage. And the bottoms are lined in...

Paisley Pencil Skirt

Mar 29, 2010

Made this pencil skirt a few weeks ago. It turned out great and is super comfortable. I especially love that it has pockets :)

Little Lace Bra

Mar 14, 2010
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So this was my first time making a bra and it turned out amazingly! It is super comfortable and fits like a glove. I never would have been able to buy something so perfect.

Gold Paisley Clutch

Mar 2, 2010

Here is another little clutch I made. This one is made with gold, paisley silk. I love how it turned out!

Skirt with Separating Zipper

Feb 19, 2010
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Here is a skirt that I made a little while ago. The base was designed by me (no patterns involved) I decided to add a zipper on the left hand side of the skirt that is able to completely separate so...

Embellished Eye Mask

Feb 18, 2010

Here is the eye mask I embellished for a show my friend Erin Hewitt choreographed called Restless. We made a bunch for the show, but this was the one that I wore. The feathers look better in person...

Upholstery Clutches

Feb 15, 2010
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 So today is my friend's birthday and for her gift I decided to make her a clutch (which then in turn meant I made...

Birthday Underwear

Feb 12, 2010

So I made my first pair of underwear for my roommate’s birthday! It was a fun/interesting process. They turned out pretty good too. Inside could have some cleaner finishing, but it was my first...

Geometric Skirt

Feb 8, 2010
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Skirt is all my design. In fact…it was pretty much free hand cut. 2 pleats were inserted on the front of the skirt to add a little volume. Could use some work on cleaning up the finishing on...

Floral Dress

Feb 8, 2010

Floral Dress that I finally finished! I used a New Look pettern (#6672) for the construction, but then took off about 6 or 7 inches from the skirt to give it a playful quality for spring. I also...

Reversible Apron with Lovely Lace Trim

Feb 8, 2010

Here is a lovely little apron that I designed and made for myself (the lighter side is my favorite!) I material was borrowed from my mother's collection and is all french inspired. My only regret is...

Oilcloth Apron

Jan 4, 2010

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Here is an oilcloth apron I designed and made for my roommate Jasmine for Christmas! This was my first time sewing with...

Revamping Tote Bags

Jan 4, 2010

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Here are a few tote bags which I refurbished. The original totes were black and included the name of a bank on...

Re: Giveaway: SewStylish Spring 2012 Fashion Sewing Guide

Making a custom lace top and serging secrets are two topics I must read!

posted: 2:41 pm on February 1st

Re: BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Couture Sewing Techniques" by Claire B. Shaeffer

I am always looking for new techniques that help make the inside of my garments look as clean as the outside.
This book would be great to add to my collection!!

posted: 1:33 pm on September 1st

Re: Retro Inspired Swimsuit

thanks :)

posted: 8:20 pm on August 16th

Re: Magazine Giveaway: SewStylish Summer 2011

I've already delved into my summer sewing!
Last week I made my very first swimsuit (turned out so cute! I'll be posting photos soon)
This week I am finishing up a cute mini dress to wear as a beach/pool cover-up.
After that is done I am looking to make some fun shorts and another swim suit.
This issue sounds like it has some fresh ideas to help keep me inspired :)

posted: 1:12 pm on June 14th

Re: Makers of All Stripes Come Together

AH!! this is sooo much fun!! I can't wait to go this year!

posted: 11:09 pm on May 11th

Re: Upholstery Fabric Skirt

Awesome!

posted: 2:59 pm on May 5th

Re: Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marcoâ��Deadline March 30

This book would be such an amazing reference!!
I'm pretty much a self taught seamstress and tend to follow the trial and error process. I recently got a dress form this last year and have finally been able to really start playing with draping. I am still discovering the difference between the fall and movement of the fabric on the form v.s. a real living body.
THIS BOOK WOULD BE SO HELPFUL!! <3

posted: 6:05 pm on March 16th

Re: Orange Suspenders

he looks adorable in them!

posted: 4:58 pm on February 7th

Re: Balenciaga in New York

can't wait to see this in San Francisco!!

posted: 1:10 pm on December 21st

Re: Book Giveaway: "Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s"

oh! I want!

posted: 1:32 pm on November 23rd

Re: Blue and White Skirt and Top

Thanks!
And yes, last Sunday it was.
We always take advantage of a nice day in the city :)

posted: 5:27 pm on July 3rd

Re: Leopard and Lace

thanks!

posted: 3:26 am on June 21st

Re: Project Runway -- Welcome to the Circus

I love the looks Jay and Emilio made.
Everything else I could have done without.

posted: 3:22 pm on April 10th

Re: Edible Sewing Machines

amazing!
especially the Russian one

posted: 12:15 pm on March 30th

Re: Little Lace Bra

Thanks!

posted: 8:35 pm on March 20th

Re: Upholstery Clutches

Thanks!
And the lining is actually just a double layer of muslin.
I had a bunch and thought it would hold up well.

posted: 8:44 pm on March 6th

Re: Skirt with Separating Zipper

thanks!
And I bought the zipper at a craft store on Haight St. (yes near the infamous Haight and Ashbury) called Mendel's Far-Out Fabrics (http://www.mendels.com/)
I do not remember the brand I got, but the zipper is fully separating and is 18" long.
This zipper is even double sided (i realized this after buying it) but the skirt was already constructed so I didn't use it for that purpose.
And I sewed the zipper completely on the outside to keep the industrial feel.

Wish I had a little more info.
But def. search for fully separating zippers and hopefully you will find what you need!

posted: 9:17 pm on February 22nd

Re: Book Giveaway: Successful Serging

ALERT!
Poor college student in need of all of the sewing resources she can get!
<3

posted: 11:39 pm on February 1st

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