allan bates

occupation: elementary school teacher

residence: connecticut

summary: i was born and have lived in connecticut all my life. i have been an art teacher for 22 years. i have always had an interest in art and fashion. i learned to sew when I was 10 and have been sewing ever since. i was lucky enough to attend parsons in nyc for fashion design. i have used my training to make costumes for myself, friends, and dolls. recently, i purchased my first doll from ninimomo and am looking forward to adding more to my collection of dolls.