Join us for a heartfelt and hands-on creative experience with Arlinda McIntosh of Sofistafunk the Skirt Co. In this special workshop, you’ll design your own “Memory Skirt”—a one-of-a-kind, wearable piece of art that weaves together treasured moments from your past and present, while opening space for a joyful future.
You’ll begin with a beautifully crafted, partially designed skirt provided by Sofistafunk. From there, you’ll bring it to life with personal touches—sewing, painting, gluing, or ironing on fabric swatches, iron-on decals, and keepsake materials that tell your unique story. Whether you choose to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or simply indulge in the joy of making something by hand, this is your chance to merge fashion with memory in a meaningful way.
No sewing skills required—just bring your creativity, your stories, and, if you’d like, a fabric scrap or small item of clothing that holds sentimental value.
What’s Included:
A pre-made Sofistafunk skirt (yours to take home)
A curated selection of fabrics, iron-on decals, and design tools
Guidance and inspiration from Arlinda and her team
A casual group “fashion presentation” to share your creation and the story behind it
What Participants Should Bring:
An item of clothing or other fabric scrap or materials with sentimental value (optional)
A memory or story they wish to commemorate in their design
Creativity and an open mind!
The “Skirt Therapy” workshop blends creativity, fashion, and sentimentality. It offers you the chance to craft a deeply personal, wearable keepsake while connecting with others in a supportive and inspiring space.
Price: $125 (includes skirt and materials)
About Arlinda
Arlinda McIntosh is the founder and creative director of Sofistafunk, a slow-fashion, sustainable label specializing in bold, zero- and low-waste skirts and accessories. Since 1999, Arlinda has been creating versatile, empowering designs that evoke the joy of playing dress-up while seamlessly transitioning from day to night. Her motto: “From age 2 to 102—Let’s Play Dress-Up For Real.”
She works primarily with natural fabrics like cotton, silk, linen, and wool for their beauty, feel, and the belief that these fibers carry an energy that supports alignment, presence, and well-being.
Her signature piece, The Gathering Skirt, is inspired by her childhood memories of women in her family working in the cotton fields of North Carolina—empowering each other while wearing multifunctional, voluminous skirts that could shift from work to elegance in a moment. These skirts remain at the heart of Sofistafunk, symbolizing creativity, versatility, and the power we hold to inspire and uplift one another.
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