Me'Lanson Patterns

✨ I want to send a huge thank you to for sharing this incredible opportunity! You’re an amazingly resourceful interdisciplinary designer. 🙌

Also, a big shoutout to the for hosting a competition that welcomed everyone—from beginners to pros! 🏆 Designers, artists, tailors, dressmakers, pattern makers, and more.

I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I’m one of the four winners in the event. 🎉 Big thanks to the sponsors, Tommy Walton from .live the judges, the designers, the finalists, and everyone who attended.

The words from .live boi o boi will I keep them near and dear.

Special thanks to my childhood friend and model for collaborating with me and always showing up for fittings on such short notice. 🌹 And to Renata, who went out of her way to make that last fabric run to Joann for the final 2 yards we needed when I had zero time! 🏃‍♀️

Huge thanks to for the continuous and valuable support you bring to the Chicago fashion industry. 🙌🏼Thnx to from for always supporting the fashion scene and a big thank you to everyone involved. It was amazing to see so many familiar faces like I see you 👀and met new ones. Let’s make sure to connect and collaborate!

Two things for sure, one thing is certain: stay tuned. 🎬🦋👗

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been chosen to advance to the next stage of the competition! 🧵✨

To move forward to the final judging, I needed to complete and deliver my design by
- **June 3, 2024* to the History Center.
- **June 14:** Results notification
- **June 27:** EHC ReFashioning History Showcase

I’m looking forward to showcasing the design and its connection to the EHC Costume Collection. I’ll be at the Showcase, sharing my vision of modern design with everyone June, 27!

Let’s keep the excitement going and make this journey memorable! 🌟 Here is a sneak peak of the fabric!!✨✨✂️👗
Tickets are available for purchase at https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/refashioning-history/

Shout out to for supporting me in cause of donating masks for first responders. She not only donated this beatific fabric but she also helped me fundraiserd some cash to make this happen from the start. Didn’t asked she just delivered from the heart. So many wonderful people in my industry and my community have stepped up and helped in many ways unimaginable. And the need has surpass anyone’s capacity. Grateful to be able to help during these trying times. And grateful to have received the help. The cycle of good karma.