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		<title>Update: Independent Designer Fabric Show NY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Update from latest post: The full information including registration can be found here: http://www.dgexpo.net/ February 6 &#038; 7, 2012 In addition to the show, there will be seminars on topics including fashion business, online retailing, costing, branding, and sourcing.]]></description>
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		<title>NEW Wholesale Fabric Show &#8211; Low Minimums!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right, a fabric show targeted to the independent designer, with low minimums! The show is so new that there is no name, website, or registration, but don&#8217;t let that deter you from attending. I am re-blogging the show information from Kathleen Fasanella&#8217;s website Fashion-Incubator.com. The show will take place on February 6-7, 2012 in New [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2011/12/wholesale-fabric-show-ny/</link>
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		<title>Made in America &#8211; Gaining Popularity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have always thought that having clothing and other products made in America was an important issue. We as a country have long been outsourcing jobs and importing goods, and apparel and sewn products make up a huge amount of those imported goods. A recent poll by Adweek Media/Harris Poll showed that 61% of Americans [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/10/made-in-america-gaining-popularity/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Focus Chicago</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chicago fashion has been growing steadily over the past few years. With the creation of the Mayor&#8217;s Fashion Council in April 2006, interest from the community has exploded and things are greatly improving for local designers. This year the events are sure to be even better than in years past. A full listing of events [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/10/fashion-focus-chicago2010/</link>
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		<title>Press Clippings: Fashionable Activewear</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was recently interviewed as part of an article about fitness apparel design. I have been working in a lot in this area of fashion recently, and I was happy to share a few of my experiences with Art Institutes InSite. This site is part of the Art Institutes, where I earned my degree in fashion design, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/08/press-clippings-fashion-activewear/</link>
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		<title>Press Clippings &#8211; Today&#8217;s Chicago Woman</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always great to know that people are talking about you. Here are some recent &#8220;press clippings&#8221; that mention me that I would like to share with you. Today&#8217;s Chicago Woman Magazine Blog http://www.tcwmag.com/blog/last-minute-beauty-and-style-secrets Kali Evans-Raoul of The Image Studios talks about her secrets to great style.  Restyling items from your existing wardrobe is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/07/press-clippings-tcw/</link>
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		<title>Fit Samples &#8211; Muslin or Sample Fabric?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You have your first pattern ready and the next step is to test the pattern and fit on your fit model. Often referred to as a muslin sample, your fit sample should actually be made up in a sample fabric that is the same weight, weave and fiber content as your actual garment, rather than [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/06/fit-samples/</link>
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		<title>AIBI Fabric and Trim Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This 2-day event put together by AIBI is one that all Chicago area designers need to check out for good resources for fabrics, trims, and more! Xochil&#8217;s favorite fashion resource, Jay Arbetman, will have a booth in the show. She will be hanging out at the show during portions of both days to meet designers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/05/aibi-fabric-and-trim-show/</link>
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		<title>Technical Illustration vs. Fashion Croquis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many fashion designers have beautiful fashion croquis to show their designs, aesthetic, and render fabrications. While they look nice, and require a great amount of both time and artistic talent, a technical illustration is needed to communicate your design to your pattern maker and sewing contractor. A technical drawing differs from a fashion croqui in that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://xochil.com/blog/2010/03/techincal-illustration-vs-fashion-croquis/</link>
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		<title>Borris Powell Fashion Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure of working with Chicago designer Borris Powell on patterns for dresses for his upcoming show, The Rise of an Empress. View his beautiful evening wear designs at his upcoming fashion show, Friday March 19th. For tickets and more information, please visit www.borrispowell.com. An added bonus to those who attend: partial proceeds will [...]]]></description>
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