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Jamie Lau Textile Exhibition at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

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Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

I am excited to announce that my hand dyed, handwoven, and handsewn textile art will be on display at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (京都市美術館 Kyōto-shi Bijutsukan) in Japan this month from January 14-18, 2015. Last spring and summer, I spent two months living in the mountains of Kyoto dyeing and weaving and learning the traditional Japanese art of kasuri (ikat) as one of four international students accepted into the Kawashima Textile School (川島テキスタイルスクール) weaving program.

For the graduate textile exhibition, I have created unique fashion wearables in the Jamie Lau Designs aesthetic, taking an even deeper, holistic approach to design with these handwoven garments. I am honored to have my work on display in one of the oldest art museums in Japan and look forward to seeing you all there and reconnecting with my Japanese colleagues. (For a sneak peek of what I’ve been working on, check out my Instagram feed.)

Kawashima Textile School Graduate Exhibition
January 14-18, 2015
Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Admission until 4:30 PM)
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art – Annex (Kyōto-shi Bijutsukan Bekkan)
Okazaki Kōen, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344
Free admission
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Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Map

 

Pop-Up Shop at gather

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Jamie Lau Designs Gather Pop-Up Shop

Join us for a special artist reception on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Gather from 2-6 PM

Join us in San Francisco for the opening of the Jamie Lau Designs Pop-Up Shop at gather in Hayes Valley. Shop a selection of our handmade dresses and tops, each cut and sewn in our Brooklyn design studio one stitch at a time. Treat yourself to a unique party dress, or pick out a thoughtful holiday gift for that special someone. We’ll have a mix of fit and flare dresses, shifts, sheaths, and easy-to-wear tops.

We’re kicking things off with a special artist reception on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Join us for a designer meet-and-greet, festive treats, and champagne while you shop.

Saturday, December 20, 2014
Artist Reception
gather
541 Octavia Street (b/w Grove + Ivy)
San Francisco, CA 94102
2-6 PM

December 17, 2014-January 18, 2015
Pop-Up Shop
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday 11-7 PM
Sunday 12-6 PM

Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco and New York Fall Markets 2014

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Renegade Craft Fair 2014 San Francisco November Market

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Get a jump start on your holiday shopping this season. Jamie Lau Designs will be setting up shop at both the San Francisco and New York Renegade Craft Fair Markets this month. Shop our new collection of handmade dresses, easy-to-wear tops, and totes sewn from traditional Japanese prints, handwoven ikats, and our signature textile designs. Treat yourself to a holiday party dress, or pick out a thoughtful gift for that special someone!

Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco November Market
November 8-9, 2014
Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94123
Booth #80A

Renegade Craft Fair 2014 New York November Market

See the full list of vendors here

Renegade Craft Fair New York November Market
November 15-16, 2014
Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Booth #70B

In the meantime, visit our web shop to peruse our designs and follow us on Instagram for a behind the scenes peek of what’s to come.

9/27 San Francisco Sewing Workshop at Britex Fabrics

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Sew A Swing Top With Jamie Lau

Featuring our exclusive Swing Top sewing pattern available only in this workshop

Join me in San Francisco on Saturday, September 27, 2014 for a 4-hour sewing workshop at Britex Fabrics. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to sew a relaxed Swing Top using one of my original pattern designs. I will discuss pattern and fabric layout and demonstrate various garment construction techniques including: sewing gathers, applying neckline and armhole bias binding, and hemming. This fun top features a front and back yoke and is a great canvas for color blocking or mixing solids with prints. This easy-to-wear style slips on effortlessly without the hassle of a zipper and is great for layering or wearing as-is. This sewing pattern will be made available only in this San Francisco sewing workshop, so sign up today!

Sew A Swing Top
Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:30 am-2:30 pm
Britex Fabrics
146 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Register Now
$45.00

Britex Fabrics is offering a 20% off discount on regularly priced fabrics to students purchasing supplies for this class. Sewing machines provided by Ray’s Sewing Machine Center.

Sew A Swing Top With Jamie Lau

The top features a front and back yoke and is a great canvas for color blocking or mixing solids with prints

Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn September Market

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Renegade Craft Fair 2014 Brooklyn September Market

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Join us in Brooklyn this month for the 2014 Renegade Craft Fair September Market. Jamie Lau Designs will be setting up shop in Williamsburg at 50 Kent – dressing room in tow – alongside 250+ curated makers and independent designers. Shop our new collection of handmade dresses, easy-to-wear tops, and totes sewn from traditional Japanese prints, handwoven ikats, and our signature textile designs.

Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn September Market
September 13-14, 2014
Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm
50 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(Between N. 11th and N. 12th Streets)
Booth #75

And in case you missed it, Jamie Lau Designs was featured on the Renegade Craft Fair blog earlier this summer. Check out our Maker Spotlight feature to learn more about our design process.

We hope to see you in Williamsburg next weekend! In the meantime, visit our web shop to peruse our designs and follow us on Instagram for a behind the scenes peek of our most recent photo shoot.

Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco and Los Angeles Summer Markets 2014

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Image courtesy of Renegade Craft Fair

It’s that time of year again! Jamie Lau Designs will be heading to the West Coast this summer for the 2014 Renegade Craft Fair July Markets in both Northern and Southern California. Check out the official event details below for our retail and wholesale dates. All retail events have free admission and are open to the public.

San Francisco July Market Wholesale Soiree
July 18, 2014
Friday, 6-8pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94123
Booth #20B
Free admission for store buyers with RSVP.

As a store buyer, you will be able to peruse handcrafted wares, meet the makers, and have the opportunity to place wholesale orders while enjoying cocktails and food fare without the crowd! Over 175 makers will be showcasing a variety of crafts featuring products ranging from cutting-edge fashion and jewelry design to sophisticated ceramics and housewares, contemporary furniture and lighting, bath and body products, screen printed art, paper goods, artisanal food and more!

San Francisco July Market
July 19-20, 2014
Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94123
Booth #20B

Renegade Craft Fair 2014 San Francisco July Market

See the full list of vendors here

Los Angeles July Market
July 26-27, 2014
Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm
Grand Park
200 N. Grand Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Booth #62

Renegade Craft Fair 2014 Los Angeles July Market

See the full list of vendors here

In the meantime, visit our web shop to peruse our designs!

Pop-Up Shop at Makeshift Society

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Jamie Lau Designs Makeshift Society Pop-Up Shop

Join us at our opening night party on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Makeshift Society from 5-7 PM

Join us in San Francisco for the opening of the Jamie Lau Designs Pop-Up Shop at Makeshift Society in Hayes Valley. Shop our new collection of dresses featuring our latest textile designs and prints inspired by the natural environment, travel, and art. We’ll have a mix of fit and flare dresses featuring volume with color, minimal cuts (shifts, sheaths, and A-line silhouettes), pleated shorts, and some of our classic styles cut and sewn from Japanese fabrics!

Our month-long pop-up kicks off with an opening night party on Friday, February 28th from 5-7 PM. Meet the designer and enjoy some sweet treats and drinks while you get your shop on. For one night only, we are offering a special 20% discount to our loyal customers who come in wearing a Jamie Lau Designs dress.

Friday, February 28, 2014
Opening Night Party
Makeshift Society
235 Gough Street (b/w Fell + Oak)
San Francisco, CA 94102
5-7 PM
RSVP to jamielaudesigns@gmail.com

March 1-31, 2014
Pop-Up Shop
Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-6 PM

Jamie Lau Designs would like to thank our hosts at Makeshift Society and Britex Fabrics for providing the dress forms for opening night. Makeshift Society is a coworking space and clubhouse for creative entrepreneurs. Britex Fabrics is a San Francisco landmark and a must-visit for designers, sewers, DIYers and anyone seeking creative inspiration.

New York and San Francisco Jamie Lau Designs Holiday Show Schedule 2013

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Jamie Lau Designs Holiday Shows 2013

Photo credit: Liz Clayman

Get your shop on with Jamie Lau Designs this holiday season, starting with the 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Winter Market in Brooklyn this weekend on November 23+24, 2013. Join me and 200+ other vendors at the historic Skylight One Hanson, an Art Deco event space in a massive restored bank located at One Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11243. We’ll be setting up shop on the main floor at Booth #51 from 11-6 PM each day.

Get first dibs on our debut collection of dresses, separates, and tote bags sewn in our new vibrant textile designs printed on organic cotton sateen, textured cotton-linen canvas, and more! We’ll also have our usual colorful assortment of classic Jamie Lau Designs fit and flare dresses in Japanese prints and our layerable A-line shift dresses in stock.

2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Winter Market

Jamie Lau Designs will be on the main floor at Booth 51

On Sunday, December 8, 2013, we’ll be vending at the First Annual Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar at 501 Union from 11-6 PM. This event is curated by our friends at Brooklyn Makers and features 30+ Brooklyn-based artisans. The venue is centrally located at the hub of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Gowanus, and Park Slope at 501 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Warm up with a hand-crafted cocktail, check out the DIY workshop corner, and get your holiday shop on!

First Annual Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar

Join me and 30+ handpicked Brooklyn-based vendors at this holiday bazaar

Last but not least, we’ll be heading to the west coast for the holidays for the 5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Winter Market in San Francisco on December 21+22, 2013. Get your last minute holiday shopping in at the Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th Street, San Francisco, 94103. Shop handmade for one of our tote bags or fabric-covered notebooks, or better yet treat yourself to a flirty dress for a holiday fête and ring in the new year!

5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Winter Market

Join us for some last minute holiday shopping, or better yet, that special party dress!

 

Weekend Intensive: Skirt Pattern Making Class at Hart’s Fabric in Santa Cruz

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Swingin' Circle Skirt Dress with princess seam bodice in Nani Iro fabric

Swingin’ Circle Skirt Dress with princess seam bodice in muted pastels and polka dots

Join me next month in Santa Cruz, California for a special pattern making workshop at Hart’s Fabric on Saturday, October 12, 2013. This hands-on weekend intensive will focus on drafting your own skirt patterns based on your measurements, starting with a basic skirt sloper, or final pattern. Students will also learn how to design an A-line skirt pattern variation, in addition to drafting a retro-style circle skirt.

Jamie Lau Designs Circle Skirt

Circle skirt cut on the bias with Japanese fabric by Nani Iro

Basic Pattern Making: Skirt Sloper, A-line Skirt, and Circle Skirt
Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Hart’s Fabric
1620 Seabright Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Buy Tickets
$85.00 class fee includes pattern paper
Supply list: French curve set, hip curve, 2″ x 18″ clear gridded ruler, soft tape measure, tracing wheel, tracing paper, mechanical pencil, eraser, red pencil, pins and/or pattern weights

Skirts are great foundation pieces for your wardrobe and can be sewn as separates, or incorporated into a dress by simply pairing with a complementary bodice pattern, such as in the examples below:

Jamie Lau Designs Striped Linen Sunset Dress

Striped Linen Sunset Dress featuring a basic bodice paired with a gathered-waist skirt with a coral, blue, black, and white gradient effect

Jamie Lau Designs Sweetheart Gingham Colorblock Dress

Gingham style colorblock dress in contrasting yarn dyed Japanese fabric featuring a sweetheart neckline and A-line skirt

Thanks for the awesome fabric, Hart’s! See you soon, Santa Cruz!

Jamie Lau Designs Hart's Fabric

Hart’s Fabric is an independently owned fabric store in California and has been open since 1969

 

My Color Blocking Workshop at Pop-up Britex

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Beautiful textured fabric from Britex Fabrics in San Francisco

Beautiful textured fabric from Britex Fabrics in San Francisco

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I went to Britex Fabrics to pick out fabric for some dress samples in preparation for my upcoming Color Blocking Workshop in May with Pop-up Britex, a new monthly mobile sewing and textile class series. It’s so exciting to collaborate with one of my all-time favorite fabric stores and to have access to all four floors of colorful, high quality fabrics to sew my designs in. Some of my finds include luxurious Armani wool cotton blends and linens, bright floral textured Swiss cotton, contrasting large and small polka dots, and striped Guatamalan fabric.

I also had a chance to have my portrait taken at Photobooth, which is where the workshop will take place. The photographer was kind enough to give us a step-by-step, behind the scenes tour of creating an authentic wet-process tintype in their studio and darkroom. Registration is now open, and you can read more about the workshop description below:

Pop-up Britex: Color Blocking Workshop With Jamie Lau
Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Hosted by Photobooth
1193 Valencia Street @ 23rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Buy Tickets
$25 class fee includes all materials

Color blocking is a fashion trend that emerges time and time again on the runway and beyond. In this interactive and creative workshop, students will have access to an assortment of fabric swatches and use croquis templates to sketch out design ideas by combining two or more blocks of color in an ensemble. This can be for a top, bottom, or dress. Liven up an old sewing pattern or bring a simple silhouette to life through color blocking and explore the use of monotone, bright colors, muted colors, contrasting and complimentary colors, and more!

We’ll review examples as inspiration for creating your own designs, from Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic 1965 Mondrian dress to styles by modern-day designers. The instructor will also provide a live demo of altering two existing patterns to achieve a new color blocked look.

Pop-up Britex brings textile and design education to neighborhoods across San Francisco in collaboration with our favorite venues and artists. To help us sharpen our wits, Four Barrel Coffee provides drinks and bites for every pop-up. Special thanks to our sponsors Apparel Arts, BERNINA, and Photobooth.