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The next challenge begins in a parking garage - will it be Mechanic Couture? Grease Monkey Chic?

Nope, it’s a challenge to recycle materials used in Saturn vehicles as raw materials for their design. It’s all about creativity and thinking out of the sewing box. The designers grab seat belts, upholstery, plastic mats and lights.

The designers dive right in to destructing their items to find inspiration.

Stella took it slow, designing a leather skirt. Just doing a pretty skirt isn’t innovative enough for this challenge. The top was all Stella but the skirt didn’t look like her style.

Suede created a top from rubber floor mats and learned beauty is pain when he hand stitched the pieces. He added shine with silver sun visors.
Keith cleaned up his act this week, after past criticism from the judges on his messy designs. It’s really taken a toll on his confidence, so he’s getting a little ‘tude. He took his attitude into the judging room and his defensiveness didn’t earn him any points. He was eliminated and had no one to blame but himself (including his model and his critics)

Korto wove seat belts into a coat with a 60’s mod vibe. The end result was elegant.

Kenley created her own fabric with a sharpie and air vents. She had an extra challenge when her model bailed and she had to work with a new body type.

Blayne designed a gown with vertical strips of seat belts, embellished with bits of mirror. The fit was off and the fringe wasn’t favored.

Jerell made a bustier from suede seat covers, embellished with moldings for a futuristic dress.

Leanne worked with car seats and made fringe with the car seats. She created a nice silhouette and received rave reviews, plus the win.

Terri designed pants (again) and created a tough rocker chick outfit.

Joe created a motor cross vinyl dress that was edgy but uninspired.