Alexandra, age sixteen, has been sewing with Love to Sew since age
ten. At an early age she knew she liked designing clothes. Her lined,
red silk-linen A-line coat won best of show at Love to Sew’s Fashion
Show in 2009. She participated in several charity events including a
quilting marathon and pillow-making for children with cancer.
Alexandra has garnered many first place prizes throughout her years at
Project Runway Camps, including: the Africa Challenge (2009), the
Future Challenge (2009), as well as the Barbie Challenge (2006).
What project are you most proud of?
Was this the most difficult garment that you’ve made?
I
really like my red coat. It took a long time to make and was fully
lined with pockets. I’m also proud of a strapless black Victorian gown
that I made about two years ago at the historical costume design
camp.
You’ve been sewing for many years
now. What advice do you have for beginners?
Just keep trying, even if your stitches aren’t that great at first.
Your projects will become neater and more advance eventually.
If you could design for any major
label or store, what would that be?
I
would love to create looks for stores like Charlotte Rouse or H&M.
They’re my favorite places to shop. They’re kind of vintage,
slightly-formal. I also like that you can purchase two completely
different looks. I care more for dresses, skirts, and embellishments
than trousers.
What do you like best and least
about sewing?
I
like figuring out how to put everything together. I love when a
garment fits perfectly, because that type of tailoring just can’t be
bought in store. I’m not really found of pining or cutting, the
prep-work, basically.
Ideally, what play would you like to
costume?
My
Fair Lady. I love that play. I’d make any of the costumes from the
black and white party.
What is your least favorite fashion
faux pas?
Leggings as pants. Just don’t do it. They’re not pants. If you really
want tight pants, go for skinny jeans.
