Community Corner
Open House for Sewing School/Boutique/Fabric shop
By Design is celebrating their 5th year of business and 3rd year of the By Design School of Fashion. An Open House to show the newly remodeled space will be Saturday, January 18, 9am - 4pm, 136 Front St., Alton, IL.
Owner Lillian Bates, "All the classes, sewing or otherwise, are geared towards fashion with a strong artistic bend. Basic and advanced techniques in clothing construction along with dying, fabric manipulation and embellishments are brought to the table."
As well as the school, By Design creates custom clothing for clients. One of the newest offerings of the shop is the selling of fabrics.
To learn more about By Design or the By Design School of Fashion and upcoming classes, see www.lillianbydesign.com or call the shop , 618-433-1400.