Winner of Project Clash marathon sewing competition in Dayton had ‘unexpected’ design

12 local designers competed in Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton. Pictured (left to right in the back row) is Brittianna Revels, Heidi Coia, Joy Hoover, Anne Fonde Potter, Colleen Hochwalt and Amy Kollar Anderson. Pictured (left to right in the front row) is Linda Tipton, Tursia Turner, Shanice Dorje-Chang, Monaca Hicks, Amy Hamilton and Jacobee Rose Buchanan (PHOTO COURTESY: ERNIE MUELLER).

Credit: Ernie Mueller

Credit: Ernie Mueller

12 local designers competed in Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton. Pictured (left to right in the back row) is Brittianna Revels, Heidi Coia, Joy Hoover, Anne Fonde Potter, Colleen Hochwalt and Amy Kollar Anderson. Pictured (left to right in the front row) is Linda Tipton, Tursia Turner, Shanice Dorje-Chang, Monaca Hicks, Amy Hamilton and Jacobee Rose Buchanan (PHOTO COURTESY: ERNIE MUELLER).
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Jacobee Buchanan of The Rose and Thorn won Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton.

“It was a very tough decision because there were many amazing creative looks. The three judges each chose their ”top 3″ looks and Jacobee’s look was at the top of all three lists,” said Judge Brenda Wilson Rex, who is the executive director of the Dayton Sewing Collaborative. “Her design used the fabrics in an unexpected and original way. It was amazing that she created a detailed look, especially with the detailed corset, in the short time frame.”

Jacobee Buchanan of The Rose and Thorn won Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton. Buchanan is pictured with model Everest Universe (PHOTO COURTESY: RON VALLE).

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Buchanan competed against 11 other local designers. Her model was Everest Universe.

Each designer was provided with five to six yards of fabric that coordinated and contrasted with each other. The fabric, donated from the Dayton Sewing Collaborative, was presented in vintage suitcases available at Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St. in Dayton.

Model Everest Universe shows off Jacobee Buchanan's look at Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton (PHOTO COURTESY: ERNIE MUELLER).

Credit: Ernie Mueller

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Designers had 10 hours to create anything they wanted with the final results presented runway style. Patterns were allowed.

There was a table where designers could take one additional yardage of fabric, as well as another table with sewing notions such as zippers, buttons and thread.

Judges scored on:

  • Creativity/Originality
  • Use of Materials
  • Overall Look
12 local designers competed in Project Clash — a 10-hour marathon sewing competition on Sept. 27 at Bar Granada in Dayton. Pictured are the finished looks (PHOTO COURTESY: ERNIE MUELLER).

Credit: Ernie Mueller

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Credit: Ernie Mueller

“As an organizer and participant, I loved challenging myself to see if I could create a garment in that amount of time. It amazed me to see everyone else do the same with so much creativity and joy,” said Amy Kollar Anderson. “Even though it was a physical and mental challenge for the day, everyone had so much fun!”

Kollar Anderson organized the competition with Mary Kathryn Burnside, the owner of Clash Dayton. Over the years, they have worked together on various fashion related projects.

Amy Kollar Anderson and her model, Olivia, right before the runway at Project Class (PHOTO COURTESY: RON VALLE).

Credit: Ron Valle

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Credit: Ron Valle

The idea for a “Project Runway” style competition came about when they were meeting with Wilson Rex to discuss an upcoming collaboration for the Clash Fashion Show.

The Clash Fashion Show is Nov. 1 at the State Theatre in Springfield.

This show will feature up to 10 look collections by Kollar Anderson, Decades By Clash, FIONA, Greta Grenadine, khaoskitty, Trashion Group and True Vintage by Clash.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at springfieldstatetheater.com.

For more information and updates, visit Clash Dayton’s Facebook page (@ClashDayton).

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