22 - Sunday, September 20, 1992 — North Shore News

FASHION

Sewing one’s own
fashions has become
a °90s big business

WHEN “FORMER financial ad-

- . viser Carol: ‘Dodge launched the In
Stitches sewing, “needlework and -

craft conférence’ five years ago,
_she. set out to: build a business
_: atound her passion for sewing,
- needlework and crafts.

“- An enthusiast herself, she
‘understood the needs and interests
‘“Jof the home sewing and crafts
market. . She was sure many

-/ women would be interested in ad-

vancing. their creative. skills .and
urchasing the latest products ata
trade; ‘show: and conference

‘devoted exclusively to’ their hob-

start a. design > business, . while
Wendy. Klyne. of B.C.’s Small
Business Development Braach wil!
lead .a. panel of home-based
business owners'as they. share the
secrets of their successes. And a
number of seminars will offer

ideas and how-to infornsation for:

creating items that sell weil at

. bazaars and in craft shops.

-In Stitches has consistently en-
joyed a growing consumer atten-
dance ‘and sold-out exhibitor
space. In 1991, 10,000 people at-
tended the Vancouver show, and

even more ‘are expected: to take in
_ the more than 50 seminars and
400° commercial displays offered

his year.

Clearly women - are willing to

invest ‘in, their: creative skills, even:
£2 during faltering | economic times. ~~

“And as’' the economy, Fegains

‘Oh, the home sewing. indus iy
always’ grows,’’- Dodge said’ con--

-» fidently. ‘Women who. sew aren’?

- just out to save money. They’ re

those aged 26 4, ‘event more —
- "$4%0'— suid yes...
“~"~-This .has prompted Dodge and

staff “to | include’ seminars‘

tailored ‘to. the needs: of creative,
entrepreneurs at this year’s show..
Aan Hyde. of: im “itt Hyde In-

e: Chelsea “Group, ‘one. of. ihe.
*3 leaders wi outlet’ centre

welcomes her clients |
Old and new to

“OMEGAS

Hair Boutique’

looking ‘for ways’ to: ‘express ‘their:

creativity, dress. fashionably, -and «
-get a better fit than they get with

ready-to-wear clothes. . That never
changes.” om -

In Stitches will take place at the |.
_ Robson Square Conference Centre: 7

froms m Sept. 24 to 26.

“mnerée e and Tourism Bureaus ‘to see. * .
-if ‘there isan. outlet centre’ near
your area or! near where you are
piarining to go on your next vaca.

tion.
Call the-centres ahead of time

for a list.of their outlet stores. :

Before you go shopping, make

“a list ‘of the stores you want to _
visit ‘and the items you would like“ ~

to buy.’ Give yourself enough. time
to shop — and dress comfortably:.
“For a free brochure from any of

“Chelsea ‘Group’s centres, senda

self-addressed «stamped envelope

"(with “requested area)’ to: “The
Chelsea Group, 134. Franklin: -.-

Corner.Rd., woe Pte cA ,
Lawrenceville, New Jersey,

I: wonderful . |. merchandise. ; In.
.MARIELLE you will find luxurious’
Iealian’ Teather ba bags & gloves. JOY &.

.-FUN sweaters from Germany. Eleganz :

“hats, trend! * caps, - scarves and:
1 jewellery...

accessory boutique ©
926-6828.

_* Shepard barbeque.

- 10 Gallon designer aquarium tank®

Building Bucks Auction.
Friday, September 25 th,
7: 00-9: 00; p.m. |

With ¢ over $19, 000 ‘worth of prizes in retail 2
value, the excitenient is definitely building. .
So:be here Friday, September 25th front
7:00-9:00 p.m.: Because'the only thing: better than.’
- Bul I " | N G saving Building Bucks is spending them. ae
Our 1st Building. Bucks Auction: will take: place.
BUCKS _in the South. Mall; with dozens: of great i items going
° - Sony multi-disc ep player

_up for bid. For example: ”
* Hind quarter of. beef

* “Tittle People” children’s playhouse
“Ve Louis Feraud ladies 3-piece suit
'. © Trip for two to Las Vegas
* Ralph Lauren ladies shearling ci

* Queen size Icelandic down quilt °

~And much, “much more! For a a

Baling Bucks Inforination en

2:00pm - Fi 9 da