Special exhibits will display cutting edge of fashion sewing, quilts, wearable art, Threads Magazine ASDP Challenge garments, Haute Couture Club stripe challenge garments, 2-D and 3-D fiber art showcase, Custom Home Furnishings Academy showcase vignettes, Passion for Fashion 2011 winner Erin Miller designs, American & Efird “Out of the Box Quick Gifts Challenge” and Art of Cosplay costumes. “Show visitors can test-drive sewing machines, see a fashion show, do some shopping, or watch a demo to get creative tips, discover fresh possibilities and be inspired for new projects,” said Pray. “Sew’ many possibilities to learn new crafts, brush up on techniques and find out how the experts do it at this year’s show.”
The 19th annual American Sewing Expo opens Friday, Sept. 28 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi with#
Showgoers will see over 20 exhibits, fashion style shows and sewing challenge competitions. Over 125 exhibitors from 35 states, Australia and Canada will be displaying sewing machines, notions, threads, patterns, yarn, technology, kits, gadgets, embroidery designs, tools and other products. Techniques and tips will be taught at over 200 seminars, hands-on workshops and demonstrations.
American Sewing Expo