I am Dorrith de Roode from The Hague, The Netherlands. Graduated from the Utrecht School of Arts in 2003 and worked as an independent designer since then. In the years preceding the Arts academy I followed a four-year training at the Technical School for Fashion and Clothing in the Hague. During my eight year study, I followed internships at Walter van Beirendonck and Dirk Schönberger in my foreve
r beloved city Antwerp, I was nominated and won several awards including the Robijn Fashion Awards in 2003. The combination of the two studies; one technical study and one creative study, very much defines me as the designer I am today. I am always looking for new shapes on a technical level. Inspired by the invention of Madeleine Vionnet, a fashion designer from the 1920's who invented the bias cut technique. Concept, a unique cut and perfect finishing are very essential. From the conceptual phase to the very first drafts and storyboards, designing the fabrics, and the actual sewing of the product – everything is in my own hands and every step of the way is equally exciting and challenging.’
I share a studio with my sister, accessory designer Marlous de Roode. We are located at the BINK 36 in The Hague where we work on various projects together under the name Les Soeurs Rouges. In addition to designing fashion, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others in a cosy and colorful environment. Not only teaching people in making fashion is what drives me, but I also enjoy to bring people from all over the world together and make them forget their daily busy life by making something with their hands. Lessons are suitable for very beginners, more or less experienced, children from 10 years old and adults. Because the groups are rather small, everyone can work individual on his or her own project, on his or her own level. Exept for children, a special beginner programm will be custom made for them. Lessons are both in English and Dutch and you do not need to have your own sewing machine at home. It is also possible to follow private lessons or book a birthday workshop party. Sewing machines, pins, rulers, scissors, iron, pencils etc. are present and do not need to be purchased. Fabrics and haberdashery (like thread, zippers and buttons) are not included. For more information, questions or a registration form, please contact: [email protected]
