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my mother

katherinesummer — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:41:34 GMT

has seen my tribe.

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How did you find this tribe?

katherinesummer — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:46:38 GMT

I'm curious about how you found this tribe and/or what pictures did you see that made you want to join?

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new here

Indogo — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:17:21 GMT

hiya :)

great to be here

ind
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Slowly but surely I am taking over the world

katherinesummer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:20:32 GMT

My tribe has reached 100 people!!

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VENDING SCHEDULE--Tribal Caravan and now Tribal Fest too!

katherinesummer — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:46:14 GMT

Hello ladies,

Tribal Caravan
April 25, 26, 27
Thousand Oaks, CA

Tribal Fest
May 14, 15, 16
Sebastopol, CA

PLEASE NOTE--I will only be at Tribal Fest Wednesday through Friday NOT NOT NOT on Saturday or Sunday. So if you want the goods, you're gonna have to get there early or have your friends pick something up for you.

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House Flies

katherinesummer — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:18:05 GMT

Okay, okay, I know that this has absolutely NOTHING to do with clothing, costumes, fashion, bellydance, nada.

But you know those spring/summer flies that get into your house and swarm around the middle of the room but never land on anything? We don't have those in North Carolina. In NC we have houseflies, but they land on stuff, and you can swat and kill them with a flyswatter.

How do you get rid of these annoying California buzzers?

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Bio

katherinesummer — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:03:13 GMT

This is my bio that is on Etsy (I still have to update it on my website). I particularly want to update the last paragraph. Any feedback?

>>My signature style combines love of color and graceful composition with unorthodox construction techniques. The result is a whimsical yet elegant gypsy aesthetic.

When I was four, I shredded Grandma's favorite skirt for a hula costume. 20 years later I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) of San Francisco with a degree in fashion design.

Previously I worked as Assistant Designer at Cari Borja (www.cariborja.com), as a patternmaker, cutter, and assistant at Azadeh Couture (www.azadehcouture.com), and as a stitcher at Teatro Zinzanni (www.teatrozinzanni.com).

My designs have been featured on the cover of Knitty magazine and on the bodies of Ultra Gypsy, a San Francisco fusion bellydance troupe, as well as several Bay Area brides.<<

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Barbara Eden

katherinesummer — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:25:40 GMT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Eden

Turns out she is my guy's godmother. How funny is that?

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My New Etsy Store!!

katherinesummer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:56:59 GMT

Ladies, here it is--an online venue where you can purchase the goods!

katherinesummer.etsy.com

I am going to get more items listed before I start spreading the word around, but I am so excited that I had to tell SOMEBODY!

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Tribal Caravan

katherinesummer — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:58:43 GMT

Yes Ladies, that is where I am going to be April 25th, 26th, and 27th.

I will of course have gloves, both old favorites and new fabrics. I'm also bringing my rack with tendril skirts, Juliet cleaves, and fresh-off-the-presses dresses. I'll be sewing like a fiend up until the event so that I'll have plenty of mouthwatering goodies for your shopping pleasure.

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Cleaves

oniongrrrl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:44:50 GMT

A woman came into my salon yesterday wearing what looked like your cleaves! I asked her about them, and she said she bought them at the Patricia Field boutique in NYC. I just thought you'd get a kick out of that.

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Children's Fairyland in Oakland...

katherinesummer — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:00:58 GMT

...has asked me to make costumes for one of their children's theater productions!!!!!!
I can't tell you what it is yet because they haven't posted their 2008 schedule, but you ladies are going to be STOKED when you hear what it is. I'll keep you updated!

xokso

http://www.fairyland.org/plan_your_visit/childrens_theatre.htm

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My favorites

katherinesummer — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:30:38 GMT

Fabric:

Fabrix
http://www.fabrixsanfrancisco.com/
This is the absolute best bargain in the bay area, bar none.

Yarn:

Imagiknit
http://www.imagiknit.com/
San Francisco
I used to work there, and I LOVE the staff, especially Dee, Kurt, Jen, and Allison.
They have the largest and best selection of the bay area yarn stores, and their organization is easy to understand. They also have little cards in each bin with the price, yardage, fiber content, gauge, and price per yard.

Article Pract
http://www.articlepract.com/
Oakland
While limited, their selection is all quality, and I like the atmosphere of the store. It's where I go if I can't make it to Imagiknit.

Trim:

Britex
http://www.britexfabrics.com/
San Francisco
Expensive as all hell, but an what a selection!

Beads and Rhinestones:

General Bead
http://genbead.com/
You can't beat their upstairs deal--If you buy $20 of merchandise (maybe $30, I'm not quite sure) you get $50 worth of stuff.

Baubles and Beads
http://www.baublesandbeads.com/
Berkeley
They have a great selection, especially of Czech glass

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My other work

katherinesummer — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:33:47 GMT

Most of you know about my own work, which is primarily custom bellydance costumes. But I am also assistant designer for a talented local designer, Cari Borja. I've been with her for almost 4 years.

Check out the collections!

www.cariborja.com

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My method for reinforcing an original Vionnet

katherinesummer — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:49:03 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of repurposing an original Vionnet beaded dress into a panel skirt. Gold beads outlined the puffy flowers, which were accented by robin's egg blue embroidery and cylinder beads that looked like they were made out of white spun sugar. But the best part was the antelopes that were beaded on each of the front panel.

First I picked up some cheap wood framing legs from the art supply store--the kind that you buy to stretch your own canvases.
I bought some organza, which I then stretched over the frame, using a staple gun to attach it.

Then I laid the panels on the organza and used straight pins to keep it in place. I put a pin about every 6 inches.
Using long beading needles and silk thread, I sewed the panel to the organza by going through the beads. The original silk charmeuse was disintigrating, which is why the pieces needed to be mounted to something sturdier in the first place.

I probably put a stitch about every 1.5 inches.

After mounting the entire piece, I cut the organza with about 3 inches on each side of each edge. Then I folded the extra organza under, and used a catch stitch to secure it.

Although I didn't do it for this project, normally I would hide all my stitching by backing the entire thing with another piece of fabric.

Lemme know if you have any questions or suggestions about my method.

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One of my goals for this tribe

katherinesummer — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:52:48 GMT

Besides being a place where I can post my schedule, events, pictures, etc. I would like to generate more discussion about sewing technique, pattern drafting, design, etc.

So I'm going to try to post more discussion (rather than announcement) posts pertaining to costuming and fashion construction.

And please don't hesitate to post YOUR crafting or sewing questions!

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The myth of Arachne

katherinesummer — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:50:58 GMT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne

Its why I picked the spider as my branding mark. Aside from being a tale about a weaver and spinner, its a warning against getting too big for your britches and against pissing off those who are in positions above you, even if your work is equal.

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Fingerless Glove pattern for knitters

katherinesummer — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:39:25 GMT

www.katherinesummer.com

Follow the pattern link at the top of the site, and they should pop right up!

Friends, forward this to all your knitting buddies and make me a rich lady.

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Thank you for joining my tribe!

katherinesummer — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:42:17 GMT

YAY!! Yesterday I had 20something members, and this morning I have 51!

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Faerieworlds

lavenderfae ~ Wynne — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:31:54 GMT

You should come up to Faerieworld this summer! www.faerieworlds.com

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Tanja OvG at Tribal Fusion Faire!!

katherinesummer — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:41:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k8oZfu1C18

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Congrats!

SOOZ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:05:07 GMT

On your new tribe! It's about time! Love your beautiful designs! Will you be vending at Tribal Fusion Faire in December in San Luis Obispo?

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Damage Control Dance Theater in KS

katherinesummer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:58:51 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JUpq-wqcaM

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Come over heere, leetle intern!

katherinesummer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:37:09 GMT

http://www.katherinesummer.com

“Katherine Summer combines love of color and graceful composition with unorthodox construction techniques. The result is a whimsical yet elegant aesthetic for the modern day gypsy.”

I am seeking an intern with excellent sewing skills to assist with the development of a small fashion line. Fashion students who will receive school credit are preferred since this internship is unpaid.

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Vending at Shadowdance November 10, 2007

katherinesummer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:04:55 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/shadowdance
http://www.bansuri.net/solunamar/darkerstill/

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