Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Launches Student Design Contest
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has launched "Own Your Look, Own Your Future," a design contest that encourages teens to make their own prom outfit. Those enterting will have an opportunity to win $50,000 cash for college or one of nine other cash prizes. Jo-Ann's says the contest is to encourage the "next generation of sewers."
"We want to encourage the next generation of sewers," said Michelle Christensen, vice president, general merchandise manager, at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. "There's a renewed interest in sewing among young people. More teens are signing up for sewing classes. We want to support them to not only learn the skills, but to bring their own creativity to the projects they make."
To inspire young designers, Jo-Ann has three different looks posted on the prom contest page: classic elegance, glitzy glamour and alternative chic. Each look shows a dress, a purse and one other accessory. The dresses were all created from one pattern to illustrate the customization possible through creative interpretation and fabric selection.
The contest is open to students ages 14-19. The contest runs through June 15, 2010. You can find more details here.
