Updates and Such...

Hi all!

It's been a busy summer with moving to San Francisco, getting Parasol Project clothing on consignment in another store (Vintage YSJ in Sacramento, Ca!), starting a full time job, and taking on my first commissioned wedding dress! The wedding is October 9th and I've finished 1/2 of the mockup... Now I'm on the hunt for fabric and days off work to spend sewing!

Here is an example of the style of dress i'm making... only it will be a gathered stretch satin bodice that extends to mid thigh with a mermaid tail made a bit more organically than the one shown, having more ruffles and less predictability.

I'm really looking forward to posting pics as soon as things are further along!

Summer Camp Crush

A night of fashion, music and magic benefiting the Social Fabric, a collective sewing workshop opening in the Mission this fall, providing a space for our local, crafty community to share skills, teach tricks, and pool together resources.

This event will be held at the Blue Macaw on 21st and Mission in San Francisco, Ca on May 29th starting at 8pm.

Featuring Designs from: Leticia Huerta, Isabelle Le, Crystal Hermann, Claire Fong, Soft Zolah, Parasol Project, Fortune & Folklore, Nous Savons, and thuy tran.

I'm so excited to be a part of this benefit fashion show! And, I feel so thankful to have met these wonderfully talented and inspiring women that together, have made it possible for me to pursue my dreams in the city! THank you Thank you thank You!

San Francisco Green Festival Eco-Fashion Show

It's day three of my internship in SF at The Mission Statement with Estrella, and already i've learned so much! The proper direction to cut fabric, how to attach an elastic waist easily, and lengthening sleeves on mens jackets...
Last night we were down in her studio below the shop until 1am sewing along with another intern she has from SF state. It was wonderful to be creating in such an inspiring space. I didn't realize how much I'd enjoy working with people around who are just as motivated as I am. When I'm working from home, at my sewing desk, it's so easy to get distracted or forget to take a break, and this is just what I need to stay balanced.
While i'm here, in honor of Earth Day, the city is having a Green Festival, and on Sunday, April 11th, Estrella will be among the few local designers in the festival's Eco-Fashion Show. The best part is, I'll be modeling in it for her!

Three Sixty Ecotique, 511 Main st. downtown Chico

On April 1, I decorated the Ecotique's storefront window with Parasol Project effects... a couple spring dresses, some framed photo's of recent work, and ta da! a display! Simple and eye catching, if I don't say so myself :)


My first in a series of similarly patterned dresses is waiting there, it's short in gray linen with a light pink applique flower and cinched waist. A modest yet very flattering and comfortable unique fit that is perfect for warm sunny weather or can be gussied up and look adorable paired with some tights and fancy flats for a night out...

Come have a look-see!

new news

just started this yummy little blog to keep everyone up to date with my fashion endeavors...

a bit o background: I'm starting an internship in San Francisco April 7th with Estrella, a wonderful make-my-dreams-come-true type of woman who owns THE MISSION STATEMENT in the Mission district. So, what this means is I will be able to learn to sew professionally, which is great because, not having had any formal training/classes, I've been learning strait out of my pfaff handbook and getting tips from a few friends in the biz for the last two years of this homemade clothing gig I'm working on and I need all the help I can get...

So, check in and see what's new and what's going on with my fancy pursuits and with Parasol Project apparel...

to date:

tentative fashion show in S.F. set for May (I'll be posting the date as soon as we book a venue!)