Sew Young Sew Fashionable
As most of you know we just had our
yearly Haute Trash fashion show; which is when designers make garments
from left over anything. That is exactly what this young fashionista did. Her
name is Kyanne Carlgren. She is 8 years old and
stared sewing when she was 6. Can you believe that? I didn't start
until I was 14, and I already know this girl is more talented than me. I had a
chance to interview Kyanne to figure out that lead her to this path.
One question I had for her was why she started to sew? She mention her grandmother, who just happens to be the UCM Fashion Merchandising program's coordinator Dr. Lynn Alkire. She taught Kyanne how to sew, and has had the biggest influence on her. Another inspiring designer of hers is Kate Spade.
Another thing I asked the future designer was if she wanted to make a career out of it, and her response was "yes I do, just like Kate Spade." Being so young it really is a great motivation to have someone to look up to and give inspiration, and Kyanne has two people for that.
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Kyanne has
created the dress she is wearing
in the pictures on the sides. The 100% cotton scraps were
leftover from chair covers that were in her parents wedding. Her grandmother
kept the scraps in hope of finding a future use, and Kyanne found that use. She sewed the strips together with most of
the seams to the outside, and fringed the edges to give the dress added texture. The dress
is completely lined with the same fabric. Kyanne has made several projects but this one had a special
meaning. Kyanne
selected accessories from her closet make her outfit complete.
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In this part
of Missouri there are a lot of Royal’s fans and Kyanne is one of
them. She is wearing a Royal’s Ball gown
in support of her team. This gown was
designed by Lynn Alkire, Kris Carlgren and Kyanne. It is constructed from all recycled
materials. The top is from a thrift shop
and embellished with the Royal’s KC logo. The understructure of the skirt
is made from wire and cotton fabric strips. The petticoat consists of white plastic bags. Newspapers are layered in pieces to form the
tiered skirt. The top layer consists of
Royal’s clippings following their success to the World Series last year. Kyanne’s
Royal’s Ball gown is accessorized with a belt made from plastic milk
cartons cut into circles and designed to look like baseballs.
One question I had for her was why she started to sew? She mention her grandmother, who just happens to be the UCM Fashion Merchandising program's coordinator Dr. Lynn Alkire. She taught Kyanne how to sew, and has had the biggest influence on her. Another inspiring designer of hers is Kate Spade.
Another thing I asked the future designer was if she wanted to make a career out of it, and her response was "yes I do, just like Kate Spade." Being so young it really is a great motivation to have someone to look up to and give inspiration, and Kyanne has two people for that.
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Kyanne has
created the dress she is wearing
in the pictures on the sides. The 100% cotton scraps were
leftover from chair covers that were in her parents wedding. Her grandmother
kept the scraps in hope of finding a future use, and Kyanne found that use. She sewed the strips together with most of
the seams to the outside, and fringed the edges to give the dress added texture. The dress
is completely lined with the same fabric. Kyanne has made several projects but this one had a special
meaning. Kyanne
selected accessories from her closet make her outfit complete.Queen of the Royal Ball
In this part
of Missouri there are a lot of Royal’s fans and Kyanne is one of
them. She is wearing a Royal’s Ball gown
in support of her team. This gown was
designed by Lynn Alkire, Kris Carlgren and Kyanne. It is constructed from all recycled
materials. The top is from a thrift shop
and embellished with the Royal’s KC logo. The understructure of the skirt
is made from wire and cotton fabric strips. The petticoat consists of white plastic bags. Newspapers are layered in pieces to form the
tiered skirt. The top layer consists of
Royal’s clippings following their success to the World Series last year. Kyanne’s
Royal’s Ball gown is accessorized with a belt made from plastic milk
cartons cut into circles and designed to look like baseballs.Until Next Time
This was Kyann's first year at Haute Trash, and she loved it. She plans on coming back year after year. Who know what amazing new looks she will come up with next. For this being her first year she had two stunning repurposed garments. I personally can't wait to see more.
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| Dr. Alkire and her grandaughter. |
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