This weekend I participated in a design challenge at Kent State. Friday night we were given the details to the challenge and we had that night to brainstorm ideas. We were all given quilting fabric, which made things pretty interesting. I ended up with a pink floral print, and the trim I was given was a chiffon ruffle with satin ribbon attached. About 30 students arrived at 8 on Saturday morning to begin working. We all drafted or draped out patterns and were to present them Sunday afternoon on a mannequins. It was a very exhausting weekend! We had a total of 18 hours to create the garment, and were advised to use as much of the fabric as we could. I made a “V” neck dress with a lace up back. It had pleats in the front and back. The bodice was lined and I took the ruffle trim apart so I was left with 3″ strips and used that for the bodice. The skirt had french seams, a rolled hem on the serger, and a zipper. I didn’t win but I learned a lot. I love the challenge of having a set amount of time, and certain fabric to create something. All of the winners had really awesome garments.