I always like the challenges that require the designers to use non-models when creating their garments. I believe that if you can only fit or design for one type/shape of body then you're really not that good at creating clothing. I also liked that this episode highlighted women's health issues. However, I feel that most of the dresses weren't very good (I feel that Nicolas from last season would have been forced to call them "red mess[es]" even).

I think this is the first PR episode I've ever seen that didn't leave me scouring the internet for at least one picture to put in my inspirations folder. And I can't help but feel the campbell's element was very tacky. I mean really, had the designers been told to design an evening gown for any other runway, how well would the judges have responded to randomly placed cotton logo fabric? It seems like a number of those dresses were really cheapened by that addition. I'm assuming Campbell's helped sponsor the challenge and wanted to get some good PR out of it, however I think a few commercials during the show and an announcement (or even several) during key parts of the episode would have done the job as well without forcing the designers to do something stupid. I guess that fabric/logo could have worked out ok if they were going for a more casual outfit for their models.

That is a really good idea. I'd love to be able to do something to help out but unfortunately I just don't have any cash I can spare right now. I can't find any organizations in my area that are doing this, are there good online communities that are doing the same thing?

Congratulations :) the dress is fabulous and looks great on you.

That looks really cool.

Grats personages, I hope you have fun making projects from the book :) it looks like a fun read.

Last year my resolution was to fill my entire wardrobe (undergarments included) with things made by me. So far this is going pretty well but I've started to notice that my sleepwear isn't nearly as fun as it could be. This book looks really cool.