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Stay
WARM This Winter by
Stitching Up a Raggedy Quilt. They are Quick and Easy to Sew and Make Great
Presents! |
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RESULTS of
"Fashion Forward"
(Fashion Design/Dress Making Contest) 2008
PROJECT:
"fashion
FORWARD"
for inspiring designers of ALL AGES...design
it, make it, model it
Congratulations to Megan from New Jersey
who not only won 1st place in the Elite Division, but she also won 2008
Overall/Outstanding Judges Pick.
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We had over 60 participants for this
contest in 2008! We were very excited about that. Sewing and Designing and
Making your own clothes is awesome! Thanks to all who entered our
2008 contest and we look forward to seeing all of your work in 2009! Due
to space we
have only posted our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners photos, and named our
4th and 5th place winners. Awards were given up to 8th place in every age
group and every category. Your awards will be
mailed by April 12th and you should receive them by the end of April. |
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Novice Division: ages
8-11 |
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1st Place - 11
year old Samantha from Pennsylvania
(Great job Sam, you
added a lot of embellishments to accent your outfit and color.) |
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2nd Place - 11
year old Erika from Delaware
(Very cool Erika, we
love how the halter top was made. The outfit looks great on you!) |
3rd Place - 10
year old Ali from Pennsylvania
(This looks adorable
on you Ali! We loved how you brought the lilac into the shorts
with your flower appliqué...very cute.) |
| 4th Place
- Zoe, 11 years old - PA
5th Place - Emily, 10 years
old - PA
(22 participants were in this age
division) |
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Dress Making/Fashion
Design Contest 2009
PROJECT:
"fashion
FORWARD"
for inspiring designers of ALL AGES
Deadline: December 30, 2009
Design it, Make it, Model
it...
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Junior Division: ages
12-14 |
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1st Place - 14
year old Mengying from California
(Congratulations
Mengying on winning 1st in your age division with this adorable lilac
dress you made. We love the criss-cross ribbon and lace
throughout the dress. You look beautiful!)
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2nd Place - 13
year old Lindsey from New Jersey
(Lindsey, ...You look
marvelous! We love the natural greenery belt you made and the bottom
trim with leaves and pink flowers picked from the garden! Great job.)
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3rd Place - 14
year old Bethany from Pennsylvania
(Great job on the
silk kimono and black karate pants Bethany. It suits you well!)
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4th Place - 12 year
old Rachel from Delaware
5th Place - 13 year
old Asebea from New York
(24 participants were
in this age division) |
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Senior Division: ages
15-18 |
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1st Place - 16
year old Heather from Pennsylvania
(A well deserved 1st
place win for 16 year old Heather from Pennsylvania. This
couture dress was made mostly by hand. Below is a close up of the
front midriff section which was made by tiny pleating. Her
inspiration? The pink bra which was the base of the dress and then
made from that point. Great job Heather!)
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2nd Place - 18
year old Jackie from Pennsylvania
(Jackie's inspiration for
her cute little party dress? Natalie Portman. This adorable
little dress has a heart shape front and black lace for the bottom
section. Very Natalie, Jackie!) |
3rd Place - 15
year old Catie from Pennsylvania
(Catie looks great in her
cross halter dress that she designed herself from both knit fabric and
satin using no patterns. This was only her 2nd attempt at
draping a dress. Great job!)
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| 4th Place
- Heather, 16 years old - PA
5th Place - Jackie, 18 years
old - PA
(8 participants were in this age
division) |
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Elite Division: ages
19-35 |
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1st Place - 23
year old Megan from New Jersey
(What an absolutely
stunning gown! A lot of work went into this gown and it shows.
We were very impressed with Megan's gown especially the layers and
layers of ruffles on the back, and the detailed handwork that went on
the front of the gown. You look FABULOUS!)
Megan also won 2008
Overall/Outstanding Judges Pick
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2nd Place - Kristen, 30 years
old from Arizona
(Kristen, what an awesome fabulous
fit on the body builder with the Greek Goddess type of costume you
made! Nice job on the fit and on the design. I am going to
Pump You Up!)
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3rd Place - Michelle, 23
years old from South Carolina
(Michelle, what a classy dress
designed and made. We love the side slits on the dress! You look
stunning!)
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| 4th Place
- Kristen, 30 years old - AZ
5th Place - Jessica, 22 years
old - PA
(9 participants were in this age
division) |
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