Runway-to-Sew at Kimberlysklazet
Turning High Fashion Inspiration into Confident, Wearable Makes
At Kimberlysklazet, sewing is more than learning how to follow a pattern—it’s about learning how to see. One of the most exciting conversations happening in the studio right now is Runway-to-Sew: the process of translating high-fashion runway trends into garments that are wearable, approachable, and uniquely your own.
This approach fits perfectly with the Kimberlysklazet philosophy—slow fashion, skill-building, and creative confidence—where sewists are encouraged to explore design intentionally, not chase trends.
Why Runway-to-Sew Belongs at Kimberlysklazet
Runway-to-Sew aligns beautifully with what we teach and value:
Sewing as a creative practice, not fast production
Building skills through thoughtful projects
Empowering sewists to move from pattern follower to confident maker
Instead of recreating designer looks exactly, we focus on understanding why a garment works—then adapting those ideas to real bodies, real lives, and real skill levels.
Runway Trends We Love Translating in the Studio
Voluminous Sleeves: Statement-Making Confidence
Sleeves are one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to bring runway drama into everyday sewing. From puffed and balloon sleeves to softly structured shapes, they allow students to experiment without redesigning an entire garment.
At Kimberlysklazet, we explore:
Modifying basic sleeve patterns
Using gathers, pleats, and cuffs for control
Choosing fabrics that support or soften volume
A simple top becomes a statement piece with just one bold sleeve decision.
Funnel Necks & Elevated Collars: Where Style Meets Structure
Funnel necks and sculptural collars are runway favorites—and they’re excellent teaching tools. These features introduce sewists to stabilization, interfacing, and balance while creating garments that feel polished and modern.
In class, this means:
Learning how structure affects silhouette
Exploring contrast linings and textures
Understanding how necklines frame the body
These projects feel advanced, but they’re incredibly rewarding.
Structured Outerwear: Sewing with Intention
Outerwear is where Runway-to-Sew truly shines. Coats and jackets turn sewing into a slow, thoughtful process—one that rewards patience and precision.
Kimberlysklazet sewists learn to:
Break complex garments into manageable steps
Understand seam placement and shaping
Appreciate the craftsmanship behind statement pieces
Outerwear isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth.
Architectural Shapes: Designing Beyond the Pattern
Runway fashion often plays with geometry, volume, and negative space. At Kimberlysklazet, we encourage sewists to experiment safely—testing ideas through muslins, draping, and pattern adjustments.
This is where confidence blooms:
Trusting your eye
Letting fabric guide decisions
Seeing mistakes as part of the design process
Runway-to-Sew opens the door to creative exploration without intimidation.
From Inspiration to Empowerment
At Kimberlysklazet, Runway-to-Sew is less about fashion and more about self-expression. Every exaggerated sleeve, structured collar, or sculptural silhouette sewn in the studio represents a sewist stepping into their creativity with intention.
This approach:
Encourages slower, more meaningful making
Builds transferable sewing skills
Creates garments with personal significance
The Kimberlysklazet Takeaway
The runway may spark inspiration—but your hands bring it to life. Runway-to-Sew at Kimberlysklazet is about translating high-fashion ideas into garments that reflect who you are, where you are, and how you want to show up in the world.
Here, sewing isn’t about trends.
It’s about confidence, creativity, and community—one stitch at a time.
