Contest forms due Feb. 6 for chance to win custom-made dress

By Susie Chen
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“The members thought it would be really fun, making a dress for a student. It allows them to show off their sewing skills and for the girls in my fashion classes who want to pursue dress making in the future, it’s kind of a first step for them,” said Judy Fisher, Sew Unique sponsor and Family Consumer Science teacher.

According to Fisher, the idea of creating a custom-made dress was thought up by Jenny Seo, president of Sew Unique and senior. “She thought it would be a great idea that would be fun for the members of the club,” Fisher said.

To enter, any junior and senior girl must pick up a form for the contest to win the dress, either in room B168 or in the Activities Office; the form must be turned in to B168. Although the form said the deadline to turn in the form was Jan. 30, Fisher said that due to the snow days and delays, the deadline will be extended to Feb. 6.

After all the forms are collected, a random drawing will be held and the winner selected. The Sew Unique members will meet with the winner and show her pattern books, from where she will pick out a few of her favorite patterns and fabrics. The members will then go to a fabric store and pick out the fabric needed. After, fittings will be held at school and when all is done, the winner will have a one-of-a-kind dress for prom.

This custom-made dress will not only be featured at prom, but also at the yearly fashion show held by the fashion students. Fisher said, “We’re going to have her model the dress at the fashion show. She’ll be one of the first ones out and will help showcase the dress.”

“I think this is a really great idea,” said Fisher. “It’s a custom-made dress that no one else at prom will have. It’s definitely a great opportunity juniors and seniors should take advantage of.”