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Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

For the 2022 Threads/ASDP design challenge, members designed a garment or ensemble inspired by vintage patterns.
The Mesh Butterfly Challenge: Quilted Mesh Suit

Brilliantly combined prints and unexpected techniques, like quilting a mesh fabric, all work together to make this original suit unique.
The Mesh Butterfly Challenge: Sheer Jeans

The color of the sheer mesh jeans is determined by what is worn underneath. Learn how to create this interesting statement piece.
The Mesh Butterfly Challenge: Shirred Beach Dress

The relaxed styling and easy construction make this shirred beach dress quick to sew.
The Mesh Butterfly Challenge: Ruffled and Glitzy Separates

All of the pieces can be worn in a variety of ways, and the mesh fabric has a fabulous way of taking on the colors with which it’s paired.
The Denim Challenge

In this design challenge we asked participants to select a denim to make a garment or ensemble with a distinctive pocket.
Threads/ASDP Transformation Challenge: A Closer Look

More views of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' winning garments.
Designer Joi’s Half-Scale Challenge 2018

Take on Joi Mahon's challenge: Create a one-of-a-kind garment on a half-scale dress form that includes inspiration from a fashion icon and use of Pantone's 2018 color of the year.

Threads #227, Fall 2024

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Threads #226, Summer 2024

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Threads #225, Spring 2024

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

Threads #224, Winter 2023

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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