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Simplicity Inspires You to Sew: Fresh Fashion and Fabric Trends
Debra Kreiling for Simplicity
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Sat. only, 9:30-10:15 am
Straight from the Simplicity design team- fresh fashion and fabric trends. A great runway show filled with the signature Simplicity collections, including Cynthia Rowley, Leanne Marshall, Inspired by Project Runway and more. This show will inspire you to sew, sew, sew!
Vogue & Butterick Inspired Everyday Creative’s Closet
Marcy & Katherine Tilton
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Thur., Fri., Sat., 10:30-11:15 am
Popular Vogue & Butterick pattern designers, sisters Katherine & Marcy Tilton are longtime sewing collaborators. They will show original garments from their pattern designs, ensembles from their personal wardrobes, interpretations from sewing friends and new pieces developed especially for this lively and idea packed fashion show. You’ll be treated to an inspiring collection of wearable clothes and practical design techniques. Katherine and Marcy will trade quips and tricks of the trade while sharing their latest creations so you can go home, tweak their patterns and turn them into your own.
Fashion Trends & Sewing Tips for 2013 Vogue, Butterick, McCall’s, & Kwik Sew Patterns
Pati Palmer & Marta Alto
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Thur., Fri., Sat., 11:30 am -12:15 pm
See the up-to-the-minute trends as pattern companies are spot- on with what is happening in ready-to-wear NOW. But, with sewing, you won’t be in a cookie cutter look as you can make it your own. You won’t have poor fit, as you can fit to YOUR body shape. Pati will comment on the trends and give ideas and tips for sewing these garments. Marta Alto will model what she has been sewing. The tips from the show will appear in the spring issue of Fashion for REAL People FREE on-line newsletter available April 1, 2013 at www.palmerpletsch.com.
Goodwill Vintage Fashion Show
Golden Oldies Volunteers, Tacoma Goodwill
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Fri, 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Highlighting a century of fashion highs and lows, from Victorian lingerie to over-the-top psychedelic flower power suites, from haute couture to knickerbockers, the Golden Oldies provide an entertaining and educational look at the world of women’s fashions. A must see!
The Best of the Best, 4H Fashion Revue
Laura Mendoza, 4H State Fashion Revue Superintendent
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Sat, 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Enjoy a plethora of garments created by award winning 4-H youth from all over Washington State. To be the ‘Best of the Best’, 4-H members participate in preliminary events by modeling their garment, are interviewed by judges about the specifics of their garment and receive constructive feedback. Each finalist prepares h/her own commentary that describes their garment’s construction details, fabric, color and accessories as well as sharing new learning experiences. 4-H Fashion Revue is a Youth-in-Action project and is a learning experience for youth to acquire skills and knowledge of clothing and textiles, construction and consumerism.
Sew Away with IPCA
Janet Pray
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Thur., Sat., 1:30-2:15 pm
Join the fun as members of IPCA entertain you with their latest unique and creative pattern designs. These designers are just like you – they love to sew, enjoy fashion and certainly want to be comfortable and stylish at all times! There is no doubt you will enjoy this event as you plan to add new designs to your wardrobe. But wait, that’s not all, we have a few surprises that are bound to bring on some laughs maybe even a few guffaws. Hint: what do you think would happen if 8 talented pattern designers were stranded on a desert island?
Ticket to Paradise
IPCA
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Sun. Only, 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Fashion, Fun and Prizes! Take a trip to paradise and be inspired by the talents of other sewing enthusiasts. Join the IPCA as they present the winning garments of the Ticket to Paradise contest. Using an IPCA members’ pattern, sewing enthusiasts from across the country have stretched their imaginations and sewing skills to create show-stopping garments for this contest. The first 200 audience members will receive goodie bags, and those who took part in voting Thursday-Saturday will be entered in a drawing for prizes!
Talk is Chic
Louise Cutting & Linda Lee
Expo Runway, 2nd Floor Pavilion
Thur., Fri., Sat., 2:30-3:15 pm
Friendly competitors, Louise Cutting & Linda Lee keep their fingers on the pulse of wearable fashion. Their two companies create modern styles that work together. Need a wardrobe update but can’t tell the difference between genuine style and passing trends? You’re in luck! You’ll be introduced to a variety of looks that blend with your current styles, plus great insight into what's coming next. Layering in winter is a necessity; in summer, it’s an art. Learn to master it for interesting, eye-catching outfits year round. Fast fashion! Good looking fashion! Affordable fashion! We never had it so good.