And they’re off! The Project Runway Season 6 contestants set the bar high and proved that they’re in it to win it in last night’s premiere episode. Relive the excitement and drama of their first runway challenge as the designers raced the clock to compose a masterpiece in the workroom. Check out our Project Runway Season 6: Episode 601 Challenge Photo Gallery!

Althea stitches up her feminine gown with careful attention to detail.

Gordana cleans up the hem of her unique oragami-embellished frock.

Irina looks confident and cool while stitching up some loose ends on her sensational silhouette.

Ra’mon-Lawrence visits the Macy’s accessory wall to add some spice to his runway look.

Nicolas irons out the pleats of his subdued runway piece.

Mitchell contemplates his next move on his flowy runway garment.

Malvin gives his dress bone structure with the help of folds and pleats.

Louise adds soft draping to make her runway frock look classically refined.

Epperson checks in with some of the other designers while sitting at his sewing machine in the workroom.

Qristyl works with the utmost precision at her Brother sewing machine.

Logan sews up the seams of his elegant asymmetrical dress.

Carol Hannah plays with the pieces that make up her ruffled frock.

Ari cuts the pieces for the quilt-like detail on her dress.

Chris cuts up some frayed pieces to add textured detail to his dress.

Johnny takes a moment to think about how to complete the look.

Shirin ensures that every stitch is properly placed.