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:
