Industrial Sewing Certificate Program Orientation

Today was a historic day for DG3. After almost two years of blood, sweat and tears, the Industrial Sewing Certificate Program orientation happened today and it was a great success. Many potential and curious students, Michigan Works!, other workforce partners and cut and sew manufacturers came together to see the classroom and learn about what the program has to offer. The orientation covered how this program came to be, a quick overview of what will be covered during the course and a tour of the class and the industrial machines everyone will be working with. It was a fantastic morning, and for those interested in the program who missed the orientation or would like more information, we have some fast facts below.

Fast facts:

-The program starts on Monday, October 13 and is a 6-week course.

-The classes will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

-Course topics will include, but are not limited to, workplace conduct and safety, types of machines and fabrics, machine control, quality control, pay procedures and work methods.

-If you qualify, you can receive funding from Michigan Works! by contacting your local Michigan Works! agency and specifically asking for the Industrial Sewing Certificate Program, and asking to be placed in their orientation. The orientations are filling up fast but if you tell them you are interested in the Industrial Sewing Certificate Program, they will fit you into the next orientation.

-The program is $2,000 for those of you who would like to take the course and can afford to pay for it yourself.

-Right now, the program is during the day but once the first class has completed the program, Henry Ford College M-TEC will be ramping up evening classes.

Below is a list of Michigan Works! locations. Contact the one nearest you about the program, as soon as possible:

Dearborn
Inside ACCESS
6451 Schaefer Rd., 2nd Floor
Dearborn, MI 48126
Ph: 1-313-945-8380
Dearborn Service Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Highland Park
144 E. Manchester Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
Ph: 1-313-826-0299
Highland Park Service Center Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Livonia
In Woodland Square Mall
30246 Plymouth Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
Ph: 1-734-513-4900
Livonia Service Center Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monroe
Inside the Monroe Mall
1531 North Telegraph Rd., Ste. D
Monroe, MI 48162
Ph: 1-734-240-7950
Monroe Service Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Southgate
Inside the Downriver Community Conference
15100 Northline Rd., Ste. 179
Southgate, MI 48195
Ph: 1-734-281-0700
Southgate Service Center Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wayne
35731 West Bound Michigan Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
Ph: 1-734-858-4284
Wayne Service Center Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On The Town: Trendevous at Carson's

Twice a year, Carson’s at Laurel Park Place puts on a fabulous fashion show and shopping extravaganza and this fall show was no exception. It was an early Saturday morning but with the help of a smooth cup of joe and under-eye makeup we were ready. The day started out with a fashion show that included the Top 10 Fall Must Haves, the Ruff Hewn Grey trend, the Sporty Chic trend and outfit options for work, weekends and date nights. It was all pretty fabulous and once the fashion show concluded, guests were invited to shop the looks they just saw on the runway. It was genius. Each look was numbered, listed on the programs, and the clothes were put into their respective numbered sections throughout the store so people could buy exactly what they saw. Effortless shopping and styling at its finest.

If you felt major FOMO (fear of missing out) while reading this post, don’t stress too much. They have a spring show you can attend, and if you go to www.carsons.com, you can sign up to stay updated with all of their events. Voila!

Save It: This Weekend’s Discounts, Freebies and Savings

Your guide to local savings—happy shopping!

Green and Glamour, Canton: Every Friday is Green Friday, spend cash and receive 20% off regular priced items.

Found Objects, Birmingham: The more you spend, the more you save.

Spend $200 to $499 and save 15% or spend $500+ and save 20%.

Offer valid towards all in-stock merchandise from September 25 through September 27.

BCBGMAXAZRIA, Novi: From September 25 through September 28, receive 20% off all regular priced items and markdowns.

The Gap, Troy: Entire store is 40% off Friday through Sunday.

The Gap, Novi: Fall layer sale on valid and select styles from September 22 to September 29.

Banana Republic, Novi: Spend $100 or more and receive $25 off your purchase from September 24 to September 30.

Carson’s, Shelby Township: The fellas and the ladies can receive 30% off fall trends, and while you’re there, don’t forget to enter to win a pair of shoes of your choice up to $125 on September 27.

Origins, Troy: From September 25 to September 28, spend $65 and you have a chance to win handmade Mala bead bracelets. Also, it’s the last weekend for Skincare Giveaway. Receive three free deluxe samples with a skincare purchase and get yourself a free facial while doing it!

Miner’s Den, Royal Oak: Entire estate jewelry collection is 20% off from September 30 to October 4.

On The Town: Fashion Panel at Michigan Fashion Week

The Fashion Panel for Michigan Fashion Week took place last night at the Baronette Renaissance Hotel (so chic) in Novi and it was fash-tastic. Karen Buscemi, Founder and President of DG3—surely, you already know this but we’re listing the rest of the titles so it just makes sense to add it—Mia Ray, blogger from Confessions of a Glam-aholic, and Courtney Miarka and Matt Yessian, founders of The Styled Life, a wardrobe consulting platform, came together to speak about the business of fashion.

It was an extremely informative discussion with attentive and fashionable attendees who all had very thoughtful questions for the speakers. DG3 live-tweeted little gems throughout the evening. In case you missed the live tweets or you don’t have a Twitter account (what???), we have compiled them all right here for you.

"In the fashion industry, finding your niche is such an important thing to do." - Karen Buscemi, Founder and President of DG3

"In New York, you can be a little fish in a big pond, but in Detroit, you can be a big fish in a small pond." - KB

"If you're looking to get into a magazine, always make that email everything it needs to be because it will make all of the difference in the world when it comes to getting someone’s attention." - KB

"When I started my blog, I pulled out my laptop and I wanted to talk about what I loved." – Mia Ray, Founder of Confessions of a Glam-aholic

"I really believe that my blog became so successful because I was consistent." – MR

"No matter what I do, Confessions of a Glam-aholic is my foundation; even when I went to do my product line, I did not neglect my blog." - MR

Tip for blogging: “Be organic, do it because you love it, not because you want to get paid." - MR

Another tip for blogging: "Consistency is king and content is queen." - MR

"It's about taking your passions and turning them into a business." – Courtney Miarka, Co-founder of The Styled Life (Formerly Stylyste)

"It's not about how great you are, it's about how to get clients and maintain that recurring relationship." - CM

"But now, when you have all of your clients interacting with you in one space, you do have the time to style outfits for clients." - CM

"Most people want to feel like they look nice but they don't know what to do and, on average, a woman takes 20 minutes to think about what they're going to wear." – Justin Yessian, Co-founder of The Styled Life (Formerly Stylyste)

If you couldn’t make it to the fashion panel, there will be a fashion-networking event happening at MEX Restaurant in Bloomfield Hills tonight, and Michigan Fashion Week Showcase at Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac Saturday night, so you still have time to take part in all of the local fashion that is Michigan Fashion Week. Check out all the activities at http://michiganfashionweek.com.

Do It: This Weekend's Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

Skin Boutique Hosts Skincare Class

Skincare is (usually) the first the thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night, for good reason, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, Skin Boutique is offering a Skincare Class. If you’d like a little more knowledge of what to do when you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night, this is place to learn it. You will learn about the importance of good morning and evening skincare regimens, the best face wash for different skin types and age, and what a beneficial nighttime skincare routine looks like. Then, Skin Boutique will have Q&A for every skin care question rolling around in your head.

More information can be found at www.skinboutiquexperts.com. Skin Boutique is located at 33226 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

See Michigan’s Hottest Designers and More at Michigan Fashion Week

Michigan Fashion Week was formed in 2012 out a desire to shine a spotlight on Michigan’s fashion industry and this year, MFW has a ton of events happening all over metro Detroit. The Fashion Panel, featuring DG3’s president Karen Buscemi, is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 at The Baronette Renaissance Hotel in Novi. On Friday, September 26, mix and mingle with Detroit’s fashion elite at the Fashion Network Event from 6 to 9 p.m. at MEX Restaurant. The grand finale is the Michigan Fashion Week Showcase 2014 from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 27 at the Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac.

For more information and tickets, visit www.michiganfashionweek.com. The Baronette Renaissance Hotel is located at 27790 Novi Road, in Novi, MEX Restaurant is located at 6675 Telegraph Road, in Bloomfield Hills and the Ultimate Soccer Arena is located at 867 South Blvd., in Pontiac.

Detroit Design Festival

This 4-day design event doesn’t need any more of a title because the title really speaks for itself. And frankly, we would be doing the festival a disservice if we were to list out all of the events because they have done it, concisely and beautifully here: www.detroitdesignfestival.com/happenings/.  So, make sure to take a walk through the website and find the event that suits you the most. Or go to all of them – it’s totally worth it.

Trendévous Fall Fashion Show at Carson’s

DG3 Karen Buscemi will be emceeing the Trendévous fall fashion show bright and early at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and your attendance provides you a seat for the show, a $10 Carson’s gift card at check in, complimentary beauty consultations, shopping with fashion specialists and a chance to win prizes. You won’t want to miss this morning full of fashion and fun!

More information and tickets can be found at http://www.carsons.com/shop/women/trendevous/trendevous-ticket-laurel-park-9-27-14_721713.html and admission is $10. Carson’s is located at 17625 Newburgh Rd., in Livonia.

Detroit Experience Factory Hosts the Avenue of Fashion Walking Tour

The Detroit Experience Factory regularly hosts walking tours of Detroit, and now is headed to the Avenue of Fashion from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, September 27. Apparel and accessories for the entire family, plus textiles, flowers and live/work lofts are all on the Avenue of Fashion. More than 100 property owners within the district fund The Avenue of Fashion to keep it clean, safe and friendly for visitors, residents and workers.

For more information and to register for a tour, visit www.weknowdetroit.com or call 313.962.4590.

21st Annual American Sewing Expo at The Suburban Collection Showplace

The largest independent consumer sewing show in the country is back and bigger than ever. The American Sewing Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 28 at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Featured celebrities include David Tutera, fashion designer and host of WE tv’s “David Tutera CELEBrations” who will be there on Friday, and Ali Khaliah, McCall pattern designer, who will be onsite on Saturday. This 3-day sewing extravaganza will feature 17 exhibits, fashion shows and sewing challenge competitions. Discover tips and tricks at more than 260 hands-on workshops, demonstrations and other seminars while taking breaks at the Social Media Lounge and Sew Party Café.

Admission is $14, children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult, one hour seminars are $14, all-day workshops are $130 and special combinations packages are available online. Onsite parking is $5. For more information, visit www.americansewingexpo.com or call 248.889.3111. The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave., in Novi.

Spend A Weekend in the County at the 3rd Annual Makers & Doers Festival

Enjoy a fusion of vintage, art, handmade goods, specialty foods, craft brews, local wine and spirits, food trucks and more on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at the Oakland Country Fairgrounds. Delicious food trucks will be on site to keep festivalgoers full, and this year, they have added the Drunken Goat Saloon, which will feature Fenton Winery & Brewery and Valentine Spirits of Ferndale. There is really something for everyone here with a certified appraiser who will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday to tell you how much your antiques are really worth. Topics of the speakers series include the basics of wine drinking, mixing the perfect cocktail and yoga and meditation. Don’t forget to bring a new pair of mittens for Mittens for Detroit to receive a discount on day passes and early bird passes. Admission is $6 per person, cash only, but there will be an ATM on site.

The Makers & Doers Festival is located at 12451 Andersonville Road, in Davisburg. For more information, visit www.makersanddoersfestival.com, email info@hcshows.com or call 734.459.0050.

Ladies, Spend Your Day at the In My Shoes 2014 Women’s Expo

The Women’s Civic League of St. Clair Shoes presents its second annual In My Shoes Women’s Expo from 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 28 at the Barrister Garden. The expo will feature everything from fitness to finance, daycare to day spas and home repair to cruises so every woman can find something that will fit her wants and needs. A few of the exhibitors include Retro Fitness, Twisted Pretzel, Annabella’s Closet and Candy Design.

Oh, Shop It: SJP Collection Comes to Michigan

The Somerset Collection is one of the five additional stores that now carry Sarah Jessica Parker’s eponymous collection of shoes and handbags. The line will feature classic, ladylike pumps, booties and riding boots in playful hues that will range in price from $285 to $695. Five new handbag styles ranging in price from $220 to $495 will also be featured in the collection. All of the shoes are named after women, including Pat Field and Blyth Danner, who inspire her.

Nordstrom at the Somerset Collection is located at 2800 W. Big Beaver Rd., in Troy. For more information or to see the full collection, go to www.nordstrom.com or call 248.816.5100.

Image Courtesy of Nordstrom

Oh, Shop It: H&M Unveils New Location In Michigan

H&M is continuing its Midwest expansion by opening a brand new location at Macomb Mall in Roseville. The new location is set to open a year from now in the fall of 2015. The new store will measure approximately 20,000 square feet and will offer apparel for men, women and children, with separate “store-within-a-store” sections for lingerie, accessories, sports apparel, maternity and plus-size line H&M+. The children’s collection ranges from newborn to 14. This will be the 10th H&M location in the state of Michigan.

For more information on this and other stores, visit www.hm.com.

Images courtesy of H&M