Behind the Seams

Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
6 PM
$0 - $15

What To Expect

6 – 9 PM 
FREE for members, FREE with admission for nonmembers 

Members enjoy discounts on lectures, concerts, classes, and more. Discounts are applied once you click the Check Out button in your shopping cart. 


It’s fashion, darling! Learn tricks of the trade from local and student designers through a mix of runway showcases, hands-on activities, and “behind-the-seams" looks at garment design. Step into the creative process with Sacramento State students and explore how every stitch and silhouette comes to life.   

Check out the lineup:

Isabel Azam
Catch striking runway moment featuring sustainable designs by the youth of Isabel Azam Fashion Camp and modeled in collaboration with Sacramento State’s Design School.

Yennie Zhou Designs
Admire three one-of-a-kind dresses crafted from denim and recycled materials. Each piece is paired with original sketches, progress photos, and sample materials for guests to get hands-on and co-create a fourth dress on a sloper.

Tula in Bloom
Step into a studio-style mini workshop where vintage meets vision. Create bold jewelry and accessories using repurposed and upcycled materials.

FineTuned Inc.
Get crafty with it— design a wearable piece of art in this hands-on tote customization experience.

miss velvet cream Neocouture
Explore a live fashion installation-meets-performance. Watch a look come to life as the designer sculpts an ensemble from paper and tape in real-time, surrounded by dressforms, patterns, and in-progress couture.

Retrospect-Vintage Fashion
Take part in the ultimate Upcycle Fashion Station—reimagine garments, shoes, totes, or even what you’re wearing! Dive into a sea of repurposed materials and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation.

Keia Kodama Customs Club
Watch streetwear magic happen as Keia Kodama customizes iconic Ballet Cortez sneakers live. It’s fashion meets fine art—right at your feet.

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Fine Print

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:  

Food and Drink  
Outside food and drink are not allowed. Water bottles are permitted.  

Museum Amenities 
Program participation includes Museum admission and access to the Museum Store and Crocker Café.   
Crocker Café Information   
Museum Store Information   

Ticket Return/Exchange Policy   
There will be no refunds or exchanges issued.