Karen Raker, owner of Gowns by Karen and based in Palm Springs, has been designing fashion for over 40 years

specializing in Custom Bridal and Special Occasion for the last 15 years. A long time member of the National

Association of Sewing Design Professionals she has studied under reknown instructors and served

as Chapter President.

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Specialty Training:

Bridal Couture - Susan Khalje, Instructor

French Moulage Pattern Drafting - Kenneth D. King, Instructor

Copying Ready to Wear - Clair Shaeffer, Instructor

Vionnet Symposium and Design with the Flat Pattern - Sandra Ericson, Instructor

Associations:

Association of Sewing & Design Professionals (ASDP)

President, New England Chapter - 2004-2006

Chapter Representative National Convention - 2004 & 2005

Chapter President National Convention - 2004 & 2005

Silk Painter International - Member since 2004

Past President & Programs New England Chapter

Education:

Henry O. Peabody School For Girls - Norwood, MA - Highest Honors Fashion Design - R.I.S.D. Curriculum

Bentley College of Accounting and Finance, Boston, MA - BS Accounting

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