Deborah J. Nelson
Minneapolis, MN

My Bio: I am the founder, President and head designer for the custom dance/performance apparel company-Satin Stitches. I LOVE to watch all types of dance - live, in movies, in musicals etc. I consider myself a "closet performer"-I'd LOVE to have the talent to sing & dance - I don't! But the costumes that my company creates - they DO sing and dance. So there is a little bit of "me" on every stage with our Satin Stitches costumes! I started Satin Stitches 30 years ago, after working for about 4 years in the women's apparel manufacturing business in downtown Minneapolis on "Fashion Avenue" (a few blocks from where Prince later filmed "Purple Rain" at "First Ave"). I have a BFA degree in Fashion Design, from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. I've taught design and patternmaking. I've consulted about design/patternmaking/fit issues with other companies. I've written numerous articles on these subjects and more -published in national, regional and local magazines and newsletters, and am considered an expert on the design & manufacture of all types of performance costumes. For more information checkout www.satinstitches.com.