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"MAKE IT WORK!" METRO DETROIT FASHION DESIGN CHALLENGE
Our hearts were beating madly. It was that exciting. We know that only 250 of you could attend this amazing event at Haberman Fabrics. But we want to give you all a chance to see the results. The designers' Project Runway-style "challenge" was to design and construct a garment for their friend, a stylish, upscale TV reporter, to wear while covering Detroit's "Fash Bash" Detroit Institute of Arts benefit...Please click here for RESULTS, and for full program, celebrity judge info, and finalist bios.

KAYLA KENNINGTON'S "MODULAR DESIGN" WEEKEND
Creativity, fun, and design adventure enriched students during Kayla Kennington's "Modular Design" weekend, Friday, April 7th – Sunday, April 9th. Kayla is an award-winning art-to-wear clothing, costume and pattern designer. This very popular event drew sewing and art-to-wear enthusiasts from all over metro Detroit and around Michigan. Please click here to read the highlights, and to see photos of this memorable and visually inspiring event.

SHIRT-MAKING MAGIC WORKSHOP with JANET PRAY & ISLANDER INDUSTRIAL SEWING SHORTCUTS
Students spent two fun and informative days with Islander Sewing Systems instructor, and "time-saving sewing queen" extraordinaire, Janet Pray. Workshop attendees learned from Janet's expert instruction while she demonstrated how to sew custom made shirts the professional way, using industrial sewing shortcuts. You can catch all the details by clicking here.

9th ANNUAL SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FOOTBALL WIDOWS' SEWING RETREAT
A benefit for HAVEN. Creativity, camaraderie, and compassion awaited over 60 new and experienced sewers at the 9th Annual Sew-In held on February 5, 2006. Over $1,500.00 was raised for HAVEN with admission donations for the full day’s events. Please click here to read the highlights, and see photos of this fun event.