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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