My Collection at the American Sewing Expo 2014

I won second place for my little girl's color block dress in the Push the Envelope contest!

Two Dresses in One Day

ASG Simplicity patterns are so easy to use and the garments are very easy to sew, something that I have realized when I decided to enter a sewing contest for ASG patterns. I had a very short time to prep for the challenge; I had only one weekend before the deadline. I would definitely recommend the ASG Simplicity patterns for all beginners and anyone to use who have a very short time to make a new outfit. Below, you can see which patterns I used and some photos of the process.

Happy sewing!

I'm In Vogue Patterns!

My friend first introduced me to the American Sewing Expo, and I was immediately very excited to try myself in the competition. I love the show ’Project Runway’, but I’ve never considered trying out for it because of the pressure and the long period of time I’d be away from my family for the whole competition.
Winning first place last year gave me a lot of confidence, and I will encourage any young designer to try herself/himself in the conditions of extreme time management. When I got a message that my name will appear in Vogue Patterns magazine, I was very proud that my skills were recognized. I am going to present a collection this coming September at the American Sewing Expo.

I strongly encourage anyone who loves to sew to come to the American Sewing Expo this year to take classes, to shop, to learn a lot of amazing things about sewing, or to simply make new friends!

Try it and maybe you will be the next winner who will be published in Vogue Patterns!

Good luck and I hope to see you there!

 

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My Experience at the American Sewing Expo

     My friends introduced me to the annual American Sewing Expo in 2012 and I soon decided to enter the sewing contest "Passion for Fashion". If you have ever watched "Project Runway", the event is very similar, but only lasts two days.
     The challenge theme was 'Fashion Bugs Me', and I got the beautiful spider as my inspiration. My garment was chosen within the top six. I loved being around creative people and I finally had a chance to challenge myself to work under pressure.

The back detailing of my spider-inspired dress.

     I decided to come back next year, and I did.

     I entered in two contests in 2013; the 'Passion for Fashion' Sewing Contest in which I won first place! I took home a beautiful Symphony Sewing Machine and a French European dress form. I want to send a huge thank you to the sponsors Baby Lock and Fashion Supplies INC.

     The second contest I entered was 'Push the Envelope', in which I had to create something sewn with three colors of thread and a zipper. My entry was selected to tour on the trade show circuit as an outstanding use of the A&E thread.

 

 

     Thank you to my beautiful model, Kelsey, for being supportive and dedicated for two years in a row! I was lucky to have her, so thank you!

                                                  The complete view of the quilt.

Floral motifs created with fabric, thread, beads, and plastic.

 

              Floral motifs created with mesh poufs, chiffon and cotton fabric, thread, and beads.

 

                                    Floral motifs created with thread and fabric.


                                Floral motifs created with fabrics, yarn. thread, and plastic leaves.