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Recent Articles from Portia Makoma

Lace: The Italian Inspiration

Italy has a rich history filled with fashion and lace. Learn about Italy’s contribution to needle-work lace and work it into your wardrobe to stay on trend with the Spring 2013 runways.

New York Fashion Week

An inside look at the organization and planning behind top runway shows. Hear what it really takes to get a front row seat during Fashion Week and what it says about your social status.

Blogger Event NYC

At a blogger event, hosted by The Sewing Studio New York, Portia Makoma gets to sew with some of her favourite New York-based fashion bloggers.

Kazakh Embroidery

From the intricate designs to the bright colors, embroidery is a large part of the cultural tradition in Kazakhstan. Learn about the history of embroidery in Kazakhstan from Portia Makoma.

The Impact of Sewing in Kenya

Researching how different countries and cultures have contributed to the art of sewing, Portia Makoma discovers the impact sewing has in Kenya.

How a Dress Form Inspired a Cultural and Global Sewing Exploration

Researching how different countries and cultures have contributed to the art of sewing, Portia Makoma discovers the sewing machine’s origins are in Switzerland.

Being a fashion designer

Asking “do I need to know how to sew to be a fashion designer”? Find out what is involved in being a fashion designer.