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Notes from the studio on pattern making, product development, sourcing and the business of making things.

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Jun 18, 2010

Fit Samples - Muslin or Sample Fabric?

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Jun 1, 2010

PRESS: Today's Chicago Woman

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Mar 5, 2010

Technical Illustration vs. Fashion Croquis

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Mar 5, 2010

EVENT: Borris Powell Fashion Show

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Feb 2, 2010

Spring 2010 Trend Review

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Oct 21, 2009

EVENT: AIBI Fabric and Trim Show

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Oct 1, 2009

Inspiration

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Sep 30, 2009

EVENT: Ai Chicago Alumni Gallery Show

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Sep 29, 2009

EVENT: Urban Swan Collection at The Image Studios

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Nov 30, 2007

PRESS: Art Institutes Alumni Interview - Xochil Herrera

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Jul 16, 2007

PRESS: The Real Chicago - New Style In Old Town

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Jun 26, 2006

PRESS: Honorable Mention in New City Chicago

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Oct 30, 2005

PRESS: Unity in Diversity Fashion Show

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May 16, 2005

PRESS: Chicago Sun Times - Co-Ed Couture

I participated in the student fashion show at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, and imagine my surprise to find that the show, and my Feathered Femmes collection, were featured in a large full color photo in the article "Co-Ed Couture" in the Chicago Sun Times!

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