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Dramatique Designs
Shop Name: Dramatique Designs
What you like to go by: The same
When did you start your shop? about 3 years ago.
Is this your only job?
Yes! Most recently I turned my dream of working full time from home into a reality! Running my sewing business on a full time basis is a big sense of achievement to me; I love being able to design and create for the world to see!
When did you realize you had this talent?
My mother bought me a sewing machine for Christmas one year and along with it came some sewing lessons. I never knew I has such talent in creating. Once I started sewing I just could not stop! I am an actor as well, I suppose I should have known all along that my creativity ran in many different directions!
Where do you find your inspiration?
I have always had a flair for the Dramatic; everything I see is an
inspiration to me: Pen, Paper, a hanger, Jars, fabric, something new to
create if you will.I love the art of up-cycling and creating something new out of something old and /or used. I cannot bear to throw away anything that looks like it could be created into something different and new. I also love fabric from other countries, the rich color, the history behind the fabric to me is very fascinating. I want my creations to be unique, dramatic and unusual, much like my personality! I recently was asked to be in my first fashion show for " Portland Raw Artists"! This is a big event that features Fashion designers, Musicians, Filmmakers, Makeup Artists, Photographers and more; Visit my personal page to learn more and support me reach my goal by buying a ticket. Even if you do not live in Portland you will be supporting the arts in a major way! : www.rawartists.org/dramatiquedesigns
Who has been the most supportive of your work?My Parents and my husband My mom helped me to realize what talent I had and is constantly supporting and helping me with my endeavors to build my business, my father and I are both actors/directors so he really inspired me to let loose with my creative talent. My husband has a sound and logical business sense and really has been helpful in the area of marketing and the logic behind building a business. He also is the funniest man I know and constantly helping me to come up with unique and wonderful names for my products.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet?
I would love to design wedding gowns. I have a very big eye for fashion and am always day dreaming about what unique dresses i could up-cycle and make into a glorious wedding dress. I am always veering from the norm in fashion and would love to create a line that really is unlike any you see in today's high fashion magazines.
What are your other hobbies?I am a graduate of Portland Actors Conservatory acting program and love theater, I am a big movie fanatic, I love going to concerts, riding on roller-coasters, and reading, I am such a nerd!
What are your words to live by or favorite quote?
" “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” Robert A. Heinlein
Where is the farthest you have traveled?
I am lucky to have traveled to many places with my mother. I've been to India, Egypt, Indonesia, Turkey and Fiji!
