Then-eighth-grader Annabelle Reda spent her quarantine behind the sewing machine. Starting off with a costume for the local Renaissance festival, her love for making clothes has only grown. Now-junior Reda started making costume-like clothing as a fun hobby and spent her free time creating all kinds of skirts and blouses that could be used in different costumes in the Renaissance fair. She also works at the Nelson on the teen council helping to run the teen events, allowing her to view paintings and art that portray clothing and styles that are very unique in the modern day. “I enjoy doing costume stuff more because there’s something about it that makes it a little more fun,” Reda said. “You can’t wear it everyday, it’s unusual.” To read more, click the link in bio. #storybyisabelbaldassaro #photobycarolinemartucci #socialmediabybridgetconnelly #pagedesignbyannamitchell