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Seminar is for anyone with a basic knowledge of sewing (sew a straight
line) and up. Alberta dates are:

Calgary: October 28
Edmonton: October 29

- Press Release -

WEDGIE-PROOFING AND OTHER TIPS FOR DESIGNERS

Winnipeg- Any skater, gymnast or dancer will tell you that large crowds
don't make them nearly as uncomfortable as that sudden "wedgie" caused by a
poorly designed costume. But now, help is on the way.

"Wedgie-proofing" and other tips for sewing with spandex are among the
topics designer Marie Routhier will be covering in a series of seminars
that
will criss-cross Canada and the United States starting next month.

After the successful launch of her new book, "Sewing for Skaters and
Gymnasts and Dancers... Oh My!", Marie will be sharing her expertise in a
series of seminars beginning in Victoria, British Columbia, and continuing
on to 12 other Canadian cities and 41 US cities.

Part of the reason for the success in early bookings for the tour, says
Routhier, is that this is the first book written on the subject of sewing
for skaters.

The seminars will run until June 2001. Each five-hour seminar will teach
everything that is in the book, and more.

Participants will learn how to alter patterns, sew basic costumes and
competition outfits as well as learn many style variations and techiques.

The cost of each seminar is $100 and includes a copy of the book "Sewing
for
Skaters and Gymnasts and Dancers... Oh My!". Registrants may bring a friend
along for an additional $50, although only one copy of the book will be
PROVIDED per couple under that fee.

Marie Routhier, 21, has been in the design business since she made her own
figure skating costumes at age 11 and other members of her club began
placing orders. She has gone on to design and sew more figure skating
costumes, evening wear for pageants, and bridal gowns.
For more information, visit www.marierouthier.nf.net, or call (204)
475-4480