( This is part of my catching up )
I joined this program called PACT
Basically it's a place where we'd go and design a prom dress for someone in need
haha needing a prom dress!
And then we'd make it with our amazing teacher Irene Stickney
I'm bad at explaining
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I was worried about it the whole time
I had looked up the address the night before
And it said it was a closed down rug store
So I was like "oh my gosh, what did I get myself into?"
So I traveled there after school, which took a lifetime and a half
Then I went to look for this rug shop
I walked down the street and there were these old men that were yelling at me
"HEY LITTLE KITTY GIRL MEOW FOR US"
some nonsense like that
And nearby there was a gentleman's club
That looked wayyy too sketchy for my liking
On top of that, because of my amazing on time habits, I was early
And not wanting to be the first person there and endure the awkwardness that would occur
I went for a walk to kill 30 minutes
And then it started to rain!! SO GREAT ];
Gosh, then finally, I found the store
I had walked by it a million times wondering "where the rugs at?"
It was this pretty vintage clothing store, with amazing clothes at amazing prices
The staff there all dressed awesome too
I felt pretty uncomfortable
I was wet and carrying around my school bag and lost
Then this kind lady was all
"go downstairs! they're waiting for you!"
So I went down the insanely steep stairs into the basement to be amazed with amazement
It was like I had stepped into the manga Paradise Kiss
( If you don't know it, read it, it's the greatest manga ever )
There were images of haute couture decked upon the walls!
sewing machines everywhere, sergers, garments
A Judy!!
And everyone had arrived ahead of me
I was introduced to everyone
some people didn't have any experience with machines at all
But they all worked hard and did amazing jobs!
The next week we were given the game plans
We came up with sketches and fabric swatches
We were all a little nervous at first because the fabric was pretty bold
But no one said anything, we kept our trust in Irene and Jeanette
We knew they'd do something awesome
weeks past, and our progressed moved smoothly
Before we knew it we had hit our deadline
And the dress was completed
The beautiful Danielle ( the recipient of the dress )
Walked in, strutting the garment we all worked hard on
We were all amazed
Firstly, she looked amazing!
Secondly, to know that something we made together
Even though we were worried about the fabric
Even though we thought we had made major mistakes in the sewing of the bust
(that was the most difficult part!)
The dress before us looked far beyond anything we could ever make
We were so proud, proud beyond words
On top of that we were visited by the Star newspaper
We were all interviewed and had our pictures taken
We were also given certificates of completion.
And were given food!! Good food
(Special thanks to Irene's mom)
It was an amazing experience, one that went by really fast
But I gained a lot of knowledge
And I met some amazing people that I know have and will continue to help me in the future
I'm so happy to be a part of something so amazing
I will never forget this.