Hand-sewing & Costumes w/ Dasterdly Custom Apparel - Making at the Hall

Participants can expect to learn several fundamental skills related to garment construction, including cutting/sewing a basic pattern, as well as hand-stitching techniques.

All materials will be provided and all skills taught can be done with or without a machine. The workshop will be followed by an open advising session, during which participants will receive one-on-one, professional guidance on their costume construction projects.

Please bring along any projects, ideas, or inspiration to use as a starting point.

We will also have a costume swap, so bring the silly, strange, and unusual garments you no longer need.

The workshop will begin at 2:00 PM(doors open at 1:30 PM)

Tickets are on a sliding scale; please pay what you can afford, and consider paying it forward for others if you are in a position to do so.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Evangeline Randazzo (She/They) is an apparel designer, patternmaker, and tailor with nearly a decade of professional experience. She currently works as a technical apparel designer for L.L. Bean and is the owner/operator of Dasterdly Custom Apparel, a local custom clothing/tailoring brand that serves southern Maine. Kerry feels that sewing proficiency can be a force for positive change, promoting self-expression, sustainability, and affirmation in people’s lives. Follow Dasterdly at @weardasterdly on Instagram!

ABOUT THE COSTUME & CLOTHING SWAP

In the spirit of Halloween and sustainability, we’re hosting a costume and clothing swap at the event. Bring gently used items and trade them for something new to you.

CLOTHING SWAP GUIDELINES

• Items should be clean and gently used
• Please send your items through the dryer before the swap
• Outerwear, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, hats, jewelry, masks, gloves, and strange accessories are welcome
• Please be mindful of the number of items you bring
• Clothes that are not exchanged will be donated to Preble Street

ABOUT THE SERIES

Mechanics’ Hall is committed to the innovative vision of our founders: to make knowledge, ideas, and arts accessible. Making at the Hall is a series of gatherings that spotlight innovative local artists. Each event begins with an introduction to their craft, followed by a hands-on workshop where the public is invited to actively create and explore. All materials are provided—simply bring your curiosity.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.

ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator and a ramp available upon request at the ticket check-out.

If you need accessibility accommodations/questions please contact us at [email protected] or 207-773-8396.

This series is supported in part by the Fisher Foundation

Host or Publisher Mechanics' Hall (Maine)