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The Radical Act of Repair: Artful, Visible Mending

by Rachel Ellner Posted on March 15, 2023

It may be a radical idea, but you don’t always need to hide your mending. Your stitching can be admired. Students and faculty members recently participated in “Radical Acts of Repair,” a workshop featuring noted textile artist Celia Pym remotely … Continue reading →

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Much More Than Design Itself: Emerging Senior Thesis by Karo Buttler

by Rachel Ellner Posted on January 18, 2022

Karo Buttler’s senior thesis project offers an enormous amount of detail on design, manufacturability, materials and sustainability. Her insights were hard-won, and speak not only to her curiosity and versatility, but also to the special learning opportunities offered by FIT … Continue reading →

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