KATU’s AM Northwest has teamed up with Fabric Depot of Portland, OR, The Art Institute of Portland, and Montavilla Sewing Centers to host the AM Northwest Design Challenge, which is a “Project Runway” type design contest that’s running through February 2012.
Each Monday at 9 a.m. on AM Northwest, four talented fashion designers from The Art Institute of Portland will join American Sewing Guild Hall of Fame Honoree, Pati Palmer (owner of Palmer/Pletsch) to discover their AM Northwest Design Challenge of the week. The designers return to AM Northwest each Friday to unveil their creations in front of a notable panel of judges and one guest judge each week.
This week, the designers are challenged to select three prints from FreeSpirit or Rowan fabrics along with a McCall’s pattern. The designers are in the running for a grand prize of a Pfaff sewing machine as well as other sewing-related prizes.
Check out the FreeSpirit Fabric blog to follow the designer’s progress all week long. Cast your vote for your favorite creation beginning Friday, January 27 after AM NW. Stay tuned!