Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2012, Page 218

Description:	Crafty CreationsAlissa Wyle discusses herpassion of designing.Nikean: Who inspires you to make your own clothes?Alissa: Ive always liked fashion and I would think of designs that no one has done before. I wouldlook for the styles and when nothing showed up I would make them myself.Where did you learn to make them?I took sewing lessons back in sixth grade at a very nice ladies house. From there I just figured itout by myself.Who taught you how to design your nails?I taught myself to do nails. I figured nails are just like canvas, except smaller. Why not put art in them?Would you consider making a career out of designing clothes?A career in clothing design is definitely a consideration. I do have quite a few things to considerthough.When did you start making your own clothes?When I was very small I used to hand sew scraps of fabric into dresses. I started using a sewingmachine in sixth grade.Do you ever do other peoples nails?I have done many of my friends nails for fun. Pretty much the entire color guard has had my naildesigns. I even considered doing peoples nails for prom last year but that fell through.Where do you get your materials?I get my fabric from Jo Annes Fabrics and my nail polish from everywhere.What is your favorite thing to make?My favorite clothing to make is crazy clothing that only I would wear. Crazy patterns are the best.Do you have any tips for someone who wants to also make their own clothes and designtheir own nails?Get inspired, practice and be patient. Also, drinking good tea always helps.Jose Lopez-AcaDominic LucasBethany LumsdaineElizabeth MabenAmelia MahoneyEvan MainAllison MalloryDanielle MartinSamuel MartinJesse MasonShelby MayKelsey MayKeenan MayAmanda McbrideCourtney MccleeryHayden McculloughTai MikuleckyKelsey MillerKayla MitchellMadison MitchellHaylie MooreMichael MooreJohn MorrisonAnthony MosemanRachael Mosley«?»■ n mMm■ ^gfipfiw 1■ L %-__^* \mw ^>ffi£ ^PoSffji; v..mmT»- bJjf?P^::i* *t^H\|ai_v 1jRfinnfiiHBt • JMH m\MWMW jWMm ~ ~iM ■ • JJit
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Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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