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lucille kistner By Hannah Troubh
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e’ve all experienced the tremendous glory of finding a perfectly fitting pair of jeans. We’ve also all experienced the pain of seeing every size but yours hanging on the rack. But what if you had the freedom to alter your clothes to a perfect fit? Lucille Kistner, B-CC class of ‘23, got her first sewing machine for Christmas when she was 7. Although cheap and barely functioning, the machine was enough to kick start her love of sewing. After
that she spent her summers at sewing camps, surrounded only by mannequins, fabrics, and seasoned designers. She learned exactly how to draw out and execute her ideas. At the start of the pandemic, she turned her talents into a small business and sold masks she handmade. “My favorite thing to do is up-cycle,” she says, “I love going to thrift stores, finding something I think has potential, and taking it home to sew.” Not only has Lucille found an outlet of per-
sonal interest, but she’s also found a way to creatively avoid fast fashion and be environmentally conscious. Lucille’s abilities range from bikini tops to formal dresses. She even made her homecoming dress. “I’m hoping to just continue making more clothes and gaining new skills,” says Lucille, “and maybe even get an internship in college. For now, it’s just a fun process, and I’d like to spend more time doing it.”
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