i k g ©. FASHION FILE Creations of North SEPT, #2-Elimar 4465 Prospect. Road in Vancouver will present its Fall Fashion Show at the Kettle of Fish Restaurant at 900 Pacific Blvd. in Vancouver at 12 noon. Elimar is a cottage industry that cuts and makes all garmenis for individual customers. Reservations for lunch and the show: 682-6661. eee SEPT. 12-The Black Velvet Model Search will choose its first. Cana- dian spokestnodel out of 15 final- ists at a 9 p.m. gala event at Richard’s on Richards. The winner will represent. the company in Canada and win a modelling port- folio from the Judy Welch Agen- cy. wank SEPT. 13, 29-Champagne Taste is holding two champagne Iuncheon fashion shows. The shows will be held at the boutique in Garrow Bay, 6223 Imperial Ave. Tickets cost $25. For reservations, call 921-6555. ka SEPT. 13-16-Park Royal mer- chants are sponsoring four fall fashion shows in the South Mall. Shows run Sept. 13 and Sept. $4 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. kkk SEPT. 16-From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Western Canadian De- signers and Fashion Association is holding a sample sale of B.C. de- signers. All clothing will be of- fered at wholesale or Jess in the administration building of the Vandusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. Designers repre- sented include Helen Haman, Lea Chu, Dana Cleland, Damask Ac- cessories, Anna Domingos and El- ly Johnston. kak SEPT. 17-Fashion Business courses begin this week at City Centre Campus of Vanconver Community College at 250 West Pender, Vancouver. Classes in selling techniques, trends in histo- ry, wardrobe planning, pattern making and dressmaking are taught by working professionals. For complete info call the VCC Fashion Arts Program at 682-5844 or visit City Centre in person. wee SEPT. 18-The fall lines of local designers such as Wearwolfin, Natasjia X, Andy Wan, and Wall Collections will be presented at a fashion show held at the Soft Rock Cafe sponsored by L’Ap- parelle and the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets are available at i‘Apparelle, the Soft’ Rock Cafe or the Vancouver Cancer Society. For information, call Tanya at 872-8489, eke SEPT. 20-The Lonsdate Quay merchants are hosting an Evening of Fashion with wine and cheese from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Quay. Tickets can be picked up at the Market Information Desk. For more information, call 985-6261. nek SEPT, 24-The Blanche Mac- Donald Institute is offering part- time fall fashion courses for even- ing students beginning the week of Sept. 24. The classes include how to start. a business, fashion il- tustration and styling, Classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call the institute at 685-0347, tee SEPT. 28-30-In Stitches Sewing Needlework and Crafts seminar and show is expanding to three days of workshops, displays and seminars this year. Held at the Robson Square conference centre, In Stitches expects more than 100 booth exhibitors. For more in- formation call) Lisa Julson at 538-7444, Learn the secrets of sewing Stretch-knit at Sept. show From page 14 This year, In Stitches shows have taken place in Calgary and Edmonton and expanded to a three-day event in Vancouver. Joanne Lewis, marketing direc- tor for in Stitches and an en- thusiastic sewer, is a resident of North Vancouver from where, un- til recently, she ran her own fabrics-by-mail business. In a special lecture and demonstration, Lynn Valley resi- dent Cecelia Podolak talks about Pressing Matters, covering the various tools, techniques and trouble spots in this aspect of garment construction. Hazel Boyd of North Van- couver demonstrates the skills needed in sewing action wear, and uncovers the secrets of sewing stretch-knit and Lycra fabrics into a 90-minute body suit, cycling shorts and swimwear. Also from North Vancouver, Marge Parson of Fashion Enter- prises Inc. is an expert in ward- SOst robe planning. Parson will teach participants how to maximize their ciothing dollar and how to develop a suc- cessful wardrobe appropriate for every occasion. A resident of West Vancouver, Judi Speirs of What a Notion Fabrics Limited, will demonstrate how to sew pant perfect. The In Stitches Sewing, Nee- dlework and Craft Show takes place Sept. 28, 29 and 30 at Rob- son Square Conference Centre. your ad budget with co-op Most major manufacturers offer co-operative advertising plans. 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