Dreams came true for local NSW TAFE students involved in this year's Macleay Valley Fashion Show (MVFS) with new found inspiration for the future. or signup to continue reading For the first time students showcased their pieces and worked alongside established designers and industry professionals for the . Terrie-Ann modelled her own design on the night and fell in love with the runway.
She now has a new dream alongside designing. "It was so exciting, I want to do modelling," she said. Terri-Ann is confident she will be a part of the MVFS next year.
"It was a dream come true." Studying a Certificate III Apparel Fashion and Textiles at the Kempsey campus, Terri-Ann is enjoying her course and in particular learning sewing machine skills. "I love TAFE and I love my teachers," she said.
Lemu Reeves is a full-time Certificate III fashion student at the Macksville campus and was selected to showcase a collection at the MVFS. Seeing his designs for the first time was "humbling" and studying skills at TAFE and being a part of the fashion show has felt like doors opening for his future in fashion. "I'm so grateful," Lemu said.
"This is my life and I'm hoping to bring my fashion to the valley." Lemu was first introduced to the skills he is learning today when as a young boy he would watch a seamstress make clothes for his late mother in their home in Liberia. During his five year stint in the NAVY, Lemu became more interested in fashion drawn to the well-fitted uniforms.
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