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Early yesterday morning I logged on to attend the IACDE 3D Summit’s final event for this season’s theme “Back to the 90’s.”

This was my second time participating, and I really appreciate all the insights and work flow learnings that come from attending or watching recordings of the various workshops that take place in the months leading up to the event. It was also super interesting to hear from other participants during the breakout room discussions as they recounted their process of using multiple software platforms and digital assets to create highly complex renders.

Life and work has been particularly busy for me in recent months, and I didn’t get a chance to focus on creating this 90’s tracksuit until last weekend. After gathering some vintage image references for color palette and style lines, I had fun altering some existing block patterns to create a more vintage appropriate silhouette. Then I used the pen tool to draw cut lines and played with color blocking.

While I didn’t have time to experiment with taking my rendering to the next level in an external environment, I liked how the technicolor lighting settings in Browzwear enhanced the 90’s vibe. I’ve totally been having flashbacks to my childhood with all the 90’s style resurgence this year, and I’m happy I took a little time to play with this theme in 3D.

Denver area designers, don’t miss the opportunity to source fantastic fabrics and trims with Jay Arbetman of next week at Fabric Fest!

The event is taking place May 10 and 11 at
at 2040 Clay St.

Wednesday, May 10: 10am-7pm
Thursday, May 11: 10am-5pm

This is a great opportunity to source low minimum, high quality fashion fabrics & garment construction necessities.

TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR....BASELAYER....SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE FABRIC....GREAT CASUAL/FUNCTIONAL KNITS

TONS OF SUSTAINABLE FABRICS....LABELS AND HANG TAGS....ELASTIC….TRIMS

From 3D to reality: the hooded Camp Jacket from , a Summit County, CO mountain lifestyle brand. Available now in men’s and women’s versions, with and without hoods.

Interested in having your styles patterned and prototyped in 3D while reducing the number of physical samples sewn? Fill out the questionnaire on my website (link in bio) and let me know what you want to make in 2023. I still have some slots available for new style development starting in January.

A little departure from apparel with this recent project: I developed a pattern and sewed a quick mock up of these barricade covers for Hookfish Mfg, a local sublimation print / cut / sew house. They produced and installed a number of these covers around Denver’s Civic Center Park, where is now open daily through Dec. 23.