Images from the 5/6 Sewing Rebellion at Mess Hall

The Sewing Rebellion Anti-Fashion & Trade Show at Mess Hall, Chicago, May 6 2007:

Preparing the table for the demonstration of the Synchronized Sewing Squad:

Some of the re-made garments:

Demonstration of knitting socks:

Some of the socks that were made:

Made in China re-making it in USA:

Made in China - Trade Statistics:

Made in China- preparing to pour porcelain slip into a mold of a plastic tray made in China:

Made in China:

Reprinting with Silk Screen over Commercial logos:

The rack of re-made garments and the civilian clothing made from copying patterns of US Military garments but using non camouflage fabrics:

The Revolution takes to the streets! Participants parade around the block in their re-made garments:

Group shot of the Sewing Rebellion:

“Stop shopping! Start sewing!” chant the returning Sewing Rebellion:

Ellen Rothenberg and participants bundle up camouflage clothing into tight wads which will be used in her installation, “Stealth”:

The Synchronized Sewing Squad perform for 25 minutes of garment production:

Synchronized Sewing Squad Demonstration:

Re-Dressing NOLA:

Redressing NOLA - Plans for the Portable Garment Reconstruction Unit/Pedal Powered Sewing Machine (PGRU/PPSM):

Christening of the Portable Garment Reconstruction Unit/Pedal Powered Sewing Machine (PGRU/PPSM):

Operating the PGRU/PPSM: