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Helen Haughey

Helen Haughey Designs

Member profile details

Membership level

Formal

First name

Helen

Last name

Haughey

Business Name

Helen Haughey Designs

helenhaugheydesigns@gmail.com

Website

http://HelenHaugheyDesigns.com

Phone

314-304-7794

City

Vero Beach

State/Province

Florida

Postal Code

32963

Country

United States

Profile Details

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Bio

Helen Haughey has been sewing since the age of 10 when her Mother taught her to sew.

There were 2 rules enforced: 1. if you make a mistake you must fix it and 2. if you intend to wear what you have made, it should exhibit sufficient quality that it could be worn inside out! Helen remembers redoing one zipper five times until her mother was satisfied!

During the years of study at Pharmacy college, immigrating to the US from New Zealand and caring for her four children while her husband began a busy surgical practice, there was little time for sewing. When her children began heading to college, Helen began to teach others fairly intensively. In 2001, Helen made her older daughter’s wedding dress while attending a Susan Khalje week long sewing course. Helen fell in love with couture techniques and has been using them ever since.

In 2006, she opened her custom sewing business in St Louis, Missouri where her business flourished by word of mouth for 10 years. In 2012 Helen completed her MSDP certification and has benefited from all she learned during the rigorous certificate course. During 2012-2014 Helen was VP of planning for the annual ASDP conference.

In 2016, Helen moved to Florida and closed her business in St Louis, Missouri. Since then she has been busy sewing for family and a handful of clients/friends. Additionally, she has expanded her teaching classes to Orlando, Vero Beach and New Orleans, and in the coming year will offer courses in West Palm Beach, Boston and San Francisco.

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Service Area - States(s)

Florida

Position

Challenge Coordinator

Position Email

challenge@sewingprofessionals.com

Certifications & Credentials

Certification Badge

Certifications

Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP)

Certification - MSDP

Yes

Professional Specialties Section

Include In Sewing Professional Directory

Yes

Sewing Categories

Custom Sewing
Sewing Education

Custom Sewing Specialties

Bridal Wear
Christening Gowns
Designer
Formal Wear
Lacework

Sewing Education Specialties

Author
Sewing Educator

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