Showing posts with label Pattern Contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pattern Contest. Show all posts
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Sunday, August 21, 2016
EvaDress Pattern Challenge - Flirty 50's!
Something about 50's styles seems oh, so flirty! Bare shoulders with a halter or even strapless style, sashes, full skirts or hip-hugging drapes and even the men's dashing cut of a waistcoat. This is a sewing pattern challenge to create men’s or women’s garments from 1950’s EvaDress patterns. Accessories (hats, bags, etc.) are not counted as an individual project, but may accompany garments in a submission. Participants may each enter more than one project for this challenge.
Projects may not be started earlier than 12:01 a.m. EST on September 15, 2016 although muslins for fitting may be created any time before the challenge kick-off date. No purchase necessary to enter, so 1950's EvaDress patterns from stash may be used! The closing date to submit projects for this challenge is 11:59p.m. EST on November 15, 2016.
The more complicated the project, the higher the consideration for placing as a finalist.
Depending on the number of entries, a few finalists will be selected based on quality of construction (construction detail shots are a must), accuracy to the challenge guidelines and overall design with projects remaining devout to the original pattern style lines.
One top finalist will receive a $100 non-expiring gift certificate good toward the total purchase (with tax and/or shipping) of original, reproduction or multi-size patterns from EvaDress Patterns.
Once again, Emily Stringham of Emily's Vintage Visions will join the challenge as a guest juror!
Projects submitted to other challenges are welcome, provided they fit into the challenge parameters and time frame stated here. I encourage you to join my challenge group on FaceBook in order to submit your project for consideration. The top finalist will be notified on the event wall by 11:59p.m., November 18, 2016.
Log on to Facebook.com and I encourage you to join my challenge group on FaceBook in order to submit your project for consideration.
NOTE: By entering this challenge you agree that your submission photos/descriptions may be used in the gallery on the EvaDress web site as promotional material for EvaDress.
Once you are a part of the group, you can enter here and post your main photo on the page. Add subsequent high quality project photos (longest edge of photo to be 11” and at least 150dpi) including front, back, side views and construction/design details in the comments section under the main photo. Be sure to write what pattern you used and what is so flirty about the design! If you do not use Facebook, I am happy to post your submission via your e-mail containing photos and description as outlined above.
Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Questions may also be posted here, on my Facebook (EvaDress Patterns) wall or posted by commenting on my blogspot.
This challenge is void where prohibited.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Feb. 29 - Mar. 4, The Week in Patterning 11
The 1920 'Simple' Jacket is set to go, available here. Again, it is yet a single size pattern (although digitally drafted, not hand drafted). When I know if it is desired in multiple sizes, I will make it available as such.
The 1920's continued to play out this week with the release of these two multi-size patterns as well. You will recall them from previous storyboards:
The 1929 McCall Evening Frock to 48" bust:
and the 1929 bandeau, which one may use as a bust reducer on account of its lace-up and pleated back. It is also to 48" bust, but I recommend making a size or two less than your actual bust measurement when worn as a reducer. As always, see what your muslin practice says before cutting final goods:
In this week's board, a few more steps in developing the 1920 Simple Jacket instruction. When I work through the muslin as posted in Week 7, I sew half the garment together and leave the remaining half in pieces so I may capture it step-by-step when sewing. In the instance of patterns drafted from masters as this one, I have to create the illustrated instructions by hand for lack of any in the original pattern issue.
Also in this board, a little behind the scenes on the 1945 Lounging Ensemble I mentioned last week. This capture shows the jacket front in the two original sizes I owned in this pattern (34" and 38" bust). These two sizes have been available in one set (also with 32" and 36" bust sizes), but I am completing the multi-size range bringing it to at least 46" bust which is the bulk of my work the next week. My aim is to get it ready to ship for anyone ordering it for my Fitting 40's Pattern Challenge (details, here)!
The 1920's continued to play out this week with the release of these two multi-size patterns as well. You will recall them from previous storyboards:
The 1929 McCall Evening Frock to 48" bust:
and the 1929 bandeau, which one may use as a bust reducer on account of its lace-up and pleated back. It is also to 48" bust, but I recommend making a size or two less than your actual bust measurement when worn as a reducer. As always, see what your muslin practice says before cutting final goods:
In this week's board, a few more steps in developing the 1920 Simple Jacket instruction. When I work through the muslin as posted in Week 7, I sew half the garment together and leave the remaining half in pieces so I may capture it step-by-step when sewing. In the instance of patterns drafted from masters as this one, I have to create the illustrated instructions by hand for lack of any in the original pattern issue.
Also in this board, a little behind the scenes on the 1945 Lounging Ensemble I mentioned last week. This capture shows the jacket front in the two original sizes I owned in this pattern (34" and 38" bust). These two sizes have been available in one set (also with 32" and 36" bust sizes), but I am completing the multi-size range bringing it to at least 46" bust which is the bulk of my work the next week. My aim is to get it ready to ship for anyone ordering it for my Fitting 40's Pattern Challenge (details, here)!
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Feb. 22 - Feb. 26, The Week in Patterning 10
I had planned to put on a 1920's EvaDress Pattern Challenge this spring, but re-considered and decided on hosting another 40's challenge.
I felt I may not have enough to offer in my 1920's collection (even though I am adding three 1920's patterns this coming and the following week) and last year's 40's challenge went so well. I asked for input from FaceBook users on my patterns page where it was also confirmed that 1940's styles are so desirable as contemporary wear. Good argument, I felt.
This means I will have the multi-size 1929 McCall Evening Gown with Handkerchief Hem ready to go Friday, March 4 as I must complete the size range on a 40's pattern requested last year. It is shown on this week's storyboard as the 1945 Simplicity Lounging Ensemble (top left). This board also gives a little preview of what is on the boards for late spring/early summer. A customer forwarded the DuBarry 5510 pattern so I may re-size it for her, which means it goes into my multi-size range and will be available to all from my site. In coming storyboards, I will happily share the process of documenting and drafting from the original to the format that arrives in your mailbox as one of my multi-size patterns.
Also shown is the 1949 Vogue 6120 pattern for another lounging ensemble. I have brought it out as one of those 'hidden gem' patterns that I haven't worked with as yet. It is part of the hidden gem series as I only have the jacket pieces and do not have the original pieces for the trousers. This means I will pair the jacket with a very similar style of trousers from another late-40's pattern to complete it. I will be making it available in multiple sizes.
I have a good start on summer pattern work which involves 50's styles, also shown in this preview:
Sharing progress on the 1920 coat pattern returns next week as well. Also in 1920's news: I will host a 20's challenge in future and keep all posted here.
I felt I may not have enough to offer in my 1920's collection (even though I am adding three 1920's patterns this coming and the following week) and last year's 40's challenge went so well. I asked for input from FaceBook users on my patterns page where it was also confirmed that 1940's styles are so desirable as contemporary wear. Good argument, I felt.
This means I will have the multi-size 1929 McCall Evening Gown with Handkerchief Hem ready to go Friday, March 4 as I must complete the size range on a 40's pattern requested last year. It is shown on this week's storyboard as the 1945 Simplicity Lounging Ensemble (top left). This board also gives a little preview of what is on the boards for late spring/early summer. A customer forwarded the DuBarry 5510 pattern so I may re-size it for her, which means it goes into my multi-size range and will be available to all from my site. In coming storyboards, I will happily share the process of documenting and drafting from the original to the format that arrives in your mailbox as one of my multi-size patterns.
Also shown is the 1949 Vogue 6120 pattern for another lounging ensemble. I have brought it out as one of those 'hidden gem' patterns that I haven't worked with as yet. It is part of the hidden gem series as I only have the jacket pieces and do not have the original pieces for the trousers. This means I will pair the jacket with a very similar style of trousers from another late-40's pattern to complete it. I will be making it available in multiple sizes.
I have a good start on summer pattern work which involves 50's styles, also shown in this preview:
Sharing progress on the 1920 coat pattern returns next week as well. Also in 1920's news: I will host a 20's challenge in future and keep all posted here.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Jan. 25 - Jan. 29, The Week in Patterning - 6
This and (a few following) storyboard(s) will allow you to watch the 1920 coat pattern come to life. At top, you recall this image of the master sheet from which I drafted each coat piece. Anytime I have an antique original master sheet, I run a large-format copy of it so as not to damage the original. I use colored pencils to locate each pattern piece in order to draft it to trace paper and then add seam allowances.
Below the master image, you see each traced piece with seam allowances added superimposed on each piece's location in the master, respectively. The opaque piece at right is the first iteration of the sleeve cuff, printed on the translucent bond paper I use when printing my patterns.
These images depict a Rowan knitting project I completed to go with one of my 'new' vintage makes, It is just the low-backed slip from the Vogue evening ensemble pattern 371 which lends itself so well to Rowan's 'Cobweb' shrug. I admire how Rowan promotes the use of such vintage styles as the 'framework' for their knitted and crocheted patterns-particularly in book 40 from which I knitted the shrug. In my favorite claret color, it is perfect for Valentine's Day!
This image, copyright Rowan:
Don't forget, EvaDress Patterns is sponsoring the Red Dress Contest at PatternReview.com. First place will be awarded a $100 non-expiring EvaDress Pattern gift certificate and the second place will receive a $50 certificate. It kicks off tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 1, 2016)!
Below the master image, you see each traced piece with seam allowances added superimposed on each piece's location in the master, respectively. The opaque piece at right is the first iteration of the sleeve cuff, printed on the translucent bond paper I use when printing my patterns.
These images depict a Rowan knitting project I completed to go with one of my 'new' vintage makes, It is just the low-backed slip from the Vogue evening ensemble pattern 371 which lends itself so well to Rowan's 'Cobweb' shrug. I admire how Rowan promotes the use of such vintage styles as the 'framework' for their knitted and crocheted patterns-particularly in book 40 from which I knitted the shrug. In my favorite claret color, it is perfect for Valentine's Day!
This image, copyright Rowan:
Don't forget, EvaDress Patterns is sponsoring the Red Dress Contest at PatternReview.com. First place will be awarded a $100 non-expiring EvaDress Pattern gift certificate and the second place will receive a $50 certificate. It kicks off tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 1, 2016)!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
EvaDress Patterns Challenge: 'Thrifty Thirites' Starts November 15, 2015!
‘Thrifty Thirties’ is a sewing pattern challenge to create men’s or women’s garments from 1930’s EvaDress patterns. Accessories (hats, bags, etc.) are not counted as an individual project, but will strongly be considered as accompaniments in a submission. Participants may each enter more than one project for this challenge.
Projects may not be started earlier than 12:01 a.m. EST on November 15, 2015, although muslins for fitting may be created any time before then.
‘Thrift’ implies frugality, thinking of The Depression-struck 1930’s. ‘Thrift’ may take on different meanings for this challenge. One may want to pull strictly from stash to create a submission, while others may feel that splurging on that long-wanted garment may warrant finding the goods and the means to pull out all the stops (in lieu of buying a designer or ready-made piece for a particular event).
Either way, I find superior fit in a garment to be somewhat of a frugality especially in looking at examples of 1930’s fashion. Proper fit in clothing did not go the wayside in hard economic times. If anything, it was an economy of style in itself and proper fit prevailed no matter one’s economic circumstances. That said, judging of final submissions will rely heavily on very well fitted garments with a variety of details endemic to 1930’s designs.
No purchase necessary to enter, so 1930's EvaDress patterns from stash are fair game!
The closing date to submit projects for this challenge is 11:59p.m. EST on January 15, 2016.
The more complicated the project-an intricately embellished gown, or ensembles over individual garments, the higher the consideration for placing as a finalist.
One top finalist will receive a $150 non-expiring gift certificate to EvaDress.com. Depending on the number of entries, five finalists will be selected based on quality of construction (construction detail shots are a must), accuracy to the challenge guidelines and overall design with projects remaining devout to the original pattern style lines.
Projects submitted to other challenges outside of this one are certainly welcome, provided they fit into the Thrifty Thirties parameters stated here.
The top finalist will be notified here no later than 11:59p.m., January 17, 2016.
Please keep in mind by entering this challenge that you are allowing EvaDress to make use of all images submitted for other promotions, blog posts, as samples from the patterns, etc.
To enter, go HERE and post high quality images (longest edge of photo to be at least 11”) to include front, back, side views and construction/design details. Post the main photo to the page and subsequent project photos in the comments section under the main photo. Be sure to write why you chose the particular project you are submitting and let us know what your idea of frugality is behind your project. Also indicate which pattern was used.
E-mail me with questions or post them on my Facebook (Alexandra Reynolds, a.k.a. EvaDress) wall or posted by commenting on this blog post.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
2013 Contest Submissions
...are posted!
Take a look! Feel free to post comments.
Voting is up and running until 11:59 p.m. EST (Sunday the 17th).
I will choose from the top 5 highest votes and select a winning submission to be announced Monday the 18th.
Good luck to all our entrants!
Take a look! Feel free to post comments.
Voting is up and running until 11:59 p.m. EST (Sunday the 17th).
I will choose from the top 5 highest votes and select a winning submission to be announced Monday the 18th.
Good luck to all our entrants!
Monday, March 4, 2013
2013 EvaDress Pattern Contest Submissions...
...are rolling in:
Here is the first
Just 11 more days until the close of this year's contest.
Remember to e-mail photos with a description of each project. Each submission must include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well, a back or side back view. Detail shots are required (i.e., show us that lapped diagonal seam, picoted hem, etc. up close). Additional shots may be submitted depending on what you feel should be highlighted of each project. Submit good quality, flattering images at 72dpi no smaller than 11”h by 8-1/2”w. I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your submission within 24 hours.
If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process at http://evadress.wordpress.com/
Just 11 more days until the close of this year's contest.
Remember to e-mail photos with a description of each project. Each submission must include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well, a back or side back view. Detail shots are required (i.e., show us that lapped diagonal seam, picoted hem, etc. up close). Additional shots may be submitted depending on what you feel should be highlighted of each project. Submit good quality, flattering images at 72dpi no smaller than 11”h by 8-1/2”w. I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your submission within 24 hours.
If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process at http://evadress.wordpress.com/
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
2013 EvaDress Pattern Contest
The 2013 EvaDress Pattern Contest will commence at 11:59 p.m. EST on January 31, 2013.
There is one category for which entrants may sew and each entrant is welcome to submit as many projects as desired. Each entry will be judged according to quality of construction (as best I can tell online!) and creativity.
~Any men’s or women’s garment (not accessory) from your favorite EvaDress pattern. When you forward your submission, tell us why this is your favorite pattern, what you like most about it. You are not required to use all elements from the style you sew from the pattern as it was originally issued, although it must contain at least 70% of the original pieces for any one style you are sewing from the pattern.
No purchase necessary to enter (If you have an EvaDress pattern in your stash and not yet put it to use, here’s your chance).
Five FINALISTS will be voted by all participating EvaDress customers, fellow entrants and members (followers) of the EvaDress blog. I will vote one winner from these five selected finalists.
A $25 gift certificate from Fabric.com will be e-mailed to the winner. Also, a $100 EvaDress patterns certificate plus free shipping (international included) will be awarded. The EvaDress certificate is redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2013 (the contest ending date). Separate conditions will apply for the Fabric.com certificate as outlined on that certificate.
Projects are to be started no sooner than 11:59 EST on January 31, 2013. The contest will close for submissions at 11:59p.m. EST on March 15, 2013. Voting will take place on March 17, 2013 and announced no later than March 18, 2013.
One is permitted to submit a project if the muslin was started before the contest begin date, but the final fabric project is to be executed within the published contest timeframe. Patterns may have been graded or altered for proper fit before the contest start date as well.
To enter, e-mail photos with a description of each project. Each submission must include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well, a back or side back view. Detail shots are required (i.e., show us that lapped diagonal seam, picoted hem, etc. up close). Additional shots may be submitted depending on what you feel should be highlighted of each project. Submit good quality, flattering images at 72dpi no smaller than 11”h by 8-1/2”w. I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your submission within 24 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process at http://evadress.wordpress.com/
Only one vote cast per person will be counted toward final results via Poll Daddy.
The contest winner will be notified via e-mail, posted on WordPress, Blogspot and EvaDress FaceBook wall.
Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Questions may also be posted on my Facebook (I am EvaDress) wall or posted by commenting on this blog post. I will answer your questions by e-mail and may additionally publicize them on Facebook and the blog post.
NOTE: By entering this contest you agree that your submission photos/descriptions may be used in the gallery on the EvaDress web site as promotional material for EvaDress.
There is one category for which entrants may sew and each entrant is welcome to submit as many projects as desired. Each entry will be judged according to quality of construction (as best I can tell online!) and creativity.
~Any men’s or women’s garment (not accessory) from your favorite EvaDress pattern. When you forward your submission, tell us why this is your favorite pattern, what you like most about it. You are not required to use all elements from the style you sew from the pattern as it was originally issued, although it must contain at least 70% of the original pieces for any one style you are sewing from the pattern.
No purchase necessary to enter (If you have an EvaDress pattern in your stash and not yet put it to use, here’s your chance).
Five FINALISTS will be voted by all participating EvaDress customers, fellow entrants and members (followers) of the EvaDress blog. I will vote one winner from these five selected finalists.
A $25 gift certificate from Fabric.com will be e-mailed to the winner. Also, a $100 EvaDress patterns certificate plus free shipping (international included) will be awarded. The EvaDress certificate is redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2013 (the contest ending date). Separate conditions will apply for the Fabric.com certificate as outlined on that certificate.
Projects are to be started no sooner than 11:59 EST on January 31, 2013. The contest will close for submissions at 11:59p.m. EST on March 15, 2013. Voting will take place on March 17, 2013 and announced no later than March 18, 2013.
One is permitted to submit a project if the muslin was started before the contest begin date, but the final fabric project is to be executed within the published contest timeframe. Patterns may have been graded or altered for proper fit before the contest start date as well.
To enter, e-mail photos with a description of each project. Each submission must include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well, a back or side back view. Detail shots are required (i.e., show us that lapped diagonal seam, picoted hem, etc. up close). Additional shots may be submitted depending on what you feel should be highlighted of each project. Submit good quality, flattering images at 72dpi no smaller than 11”h by 8-1/2”w. I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your submission within 24 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process at http://evadress.wordpress.com/
Only one vote cast per person will be counted toward final results via Poll Daddy.
The contest winner will be notified via e-mail, posted on WordPress, Blogspot and EvaDress FaceBook wall.
Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Questions may also be posted on my Facebook (I am EvaDress) wall or posted by commenting on this blog post. I will answer your questions by e-mail and may additionally publicize them on Facebook and the blog post.
NOTE: By entering this contest you agree that your submission photos/descriptions may be used in the gallery on the EvaDress web site as promotional material for EvaDress.
Monday, March 26, 2012
2012 EvaDress Pattern Contest Results
Just closed voting earlier this hour and the winning entries have been notified. They are as follows:
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
I very much appreciate everyone's participation and voting for this year's contest. I continue to welcome comments posted on WordPress as you may view all the entries submitted.
Cheers!
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
I very much appreciate everyone's participation and voting for this year's contest. I continue to welcome comments posted on WordPress as you may view all the entries submitted.
Cheers!
Friday, March 16, 2012
2012 EvaDress Pattern Contest Voting
The 2012 EvaDress Pattern Contest is posted and ready for votes!
Here are some words about voting, which is now open:
Only one vote per person per category will be counted toward final results. Vote for an entry by clicking in the range of stars at the bottom of the entry’s post.
See each category below to vote by clicking on the link to each.
Voting takes place from midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 16, 2012 until midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 26, 2012.
$100 of EvaDress patterns will be awarded to the winners of each category plus free shipping (international included). The awards (in the form of EvaDress gift certificates) are redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2012 (the contest ending date).
Contest winners will be notified via e-mail. I will also publish them on my FaceBook page, at evadress.wordpress.com and I will post them on this blog site.
Here are the contest rules as a refresher:
Category 1~Any EvaDress pattern garment project that you have only thought about doing, but never took on. When you submit in this category, tell us why you only dreamed about doing the project and never made it. For example, perhaps your technical or pattern grading skills just weren't there yet:
Category 1 Voting
Category 2~Any EvaDress pattern garment project you started some time ago and have been meaning to finish. It doesn't matter if it has been years (hey, it happens) or weeks, when you submit in this category you need to tell us why you didn't finish it until now.
NOTE: Category 2 was exempt from the pre-January 15, 2012 contest start date for obvious reasons, but if you are entering in this category, you are not to pick that project up and continue it until 12 a.m. January 15, 2012:
Category 2 Voting
Category 3~Best use of pattern in its original form = Any garment for men, women or children created devoutly from the pattern (that is, with no changes to the design, although grading or alteration to the pattern for proper fit or length is a must):
Category 3 Voting
Category 4~Best use of pattern as adapted for contemporary-wear = Any garment for men, women, children created from an EvaDress pattern that has been modified for a more updated look (design changes allowed). One may not use pattern pieces from pattern companies other than EvaDress but, may incorporate pieces from an original vintage pattern, if desired:
Category 4 Voting
Here are some words about voting, which is now open:
Only one vote per person per category will be counted toward final results. Vote for an entry by clicking in the range of stars at the bottom of the entry’s post.
See each category below to vote by clicking on the link to each.
Voting takes place from midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 16, 2012 until midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 26, 2012.
$100 of EvaDress patterns will be awarded to the winners of each category plus free shipping (international included). The awards (in the form of EvaDress gift certificates) are redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2012 (the contest ending date).
Contest winners will be notified via e-mail. I will also publish them on my FaceBook page, at evadress.wordpress.com and I will post them on this blog site.
Here are the contest rules as a refresher:
Category 1~Any EvaDress pattern garment project that you have only thought about doing, but never took on. When you submit in this category, tell us why you only dreamed about doing the project and never made it. For example, perhaps your technical or pattern grading skills just weren't there yet:
Category 1 Voting
Category 2~Any EvaDress pattern garment project you started some time ago and have been meaning to finish. It doesn't matter if it has been years (hey, it happens) or weeks, when you submit in this category you need to tell us why you didn't finish it until now.
NOTE: Category 2 was exempt from the pre-January 15, 2012 contest start date for obvious reasons, but if you are entering in this category, you are not to pick that project up and continue it until 12 a.m. January 15, 2012:
Category 2 Voting
Category 3~Best use of pattern in its original form = Any garment for men, women or children created devoutly from the pattern (that is, with no changes to the design, although grading or alteration to the pattern for proper fit or length is a must):
Category 3 Voting
Category 4~Best use of pattern as adapted for contemporary-wear = Any garment for men, women, children created from an EvaDress pattern that has been modified for a more updated look (design changes allowed). One may not use pattern pieces from pattern companies other than EvaDress but, may incorporate pieces from an original vintage pattern, if desired:
Category 4 Voting
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
2012 EvaDress Pattern Contest
The 2012 EvaDress Pattern Contest will commence at midnight (00:00 hours) EST January 15, 2012.
There are four categories for which one may sew and each entrant is welcome to submit as many projects as desired within each category. Each entry will be judged according to quality of construction (as best we can tell online!) and creativity.
The BIG theme for this year's contest is completing that project you have always wanted to do:
Category 1~Any EvaDress pattern garment project that you have only thought about doing, but never took on. When you submit in this category, tell us why you only dreamed about doing the project and never made it. For example, perhaps your technical or pattern grading skills just weren't there yet.
Category 2~Any EvaDress pattern garment project you started some time ago and have been meaning to finish. It doesn't matter if it has been years (hey, it happens) or weeks, when you submit in this category you need to tell us why you didn't finish it until now.
NOTE: Category 2 is exempt from the pre-January 15, 2012 contest start date for obvious reasons, but if you are entering in this category, you are not to pick that project up and continue it until midnight (00:00 hours) January 15, 2012.
Category 3~Best use of pattern in its original form = Any garment for men, women or children created devoutly from the pattern (that is, with no changes to the design, although grading or alteration to the pattern for proper fit or length is a must).
Category 4~Best use of pattern as adapted for contemporary-wear = Any garment for men, women, children created from an EvaDress pattern that has been modified for a more updated look (design changes allowed). One may not use pattern pieces from pattern companies other than EvaDress but, may incorporate pieces from an original vintage pattern, if desired.
No purchase necessary to enter (one may use from one's EvaDress pattern stash).
The winners will be voted by all participating EvaDress customers, fellow entrants and members (followers) of this blog.
$100 of EvaDress patterns will be awarded to the winners of each category plus free shipping (international included). The awards (in the form of EvaDress gift certificates) are redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2012 (the contest ending date).
Projects are to be started no sooner than midnight (00:00 hours) EST on January 15, 2012 (with the exception of Category 2-see note above) and the contest will close for submissions at midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 15, 2012. Voting will take place from midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 16, 2012 until midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 26, 2012.
To enter, e-mail photos with descriptions of each project to me and I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your project within 24 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site here) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
One is permitted to submit a project if the muslin was started before the contest begin date, but the final fabric project is to be executed within the published contest timeframe. Patterns may have been graded or altered for proper fit before the contest start date as well.
Each submission should include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well. Back shots are to be submitted as well. Additional shots may be submitted depending on what each project requires. Each photo needs to be 72dpi and no smaller than 8-1/4” by 11”.
***Do not forget to mention which category you wish your project to be considered when submitting your photos and project description!***
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process. I will post here to notify of my Wordpress addy as soon as I begin posting submissions, so stay tuned to this post.
Only one vote per person in each category will be counted toward the results.
Contest winners will be notified via e-mail.
Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Questions may also be posted on my Facebook (I am EvaDress) wall or posted by commenting on this blog post. I will answer your questions by e-mail and may additionally publicize them on Facebook and the blog post.
NOTE: By entering this contest you agree that your submission photos/descriptions may be used in the gallery or as a monthly highlighted customer project on the EvaDress web site.
I am very much looking forward to seeing the submissions!
There are four categories for which one may sew and each entrant is welcome to submit as many projects as desired within each category. Each entry will be judged according to quality of construction (as best we can tell online!) and creativity.
The BIG theme for this year's contest is completing that project you have always wanted to do:
Category 1~Any EvaDress pattern garment project that you have only thought about doing, but never took on. When you submit in this category, tell us why you only dreamed about doing the project and never made it. For example, perhaps your technical or pattern grading skills just weren't there yet.
Category 2~Any EvaDress pattern garment project you started some time ago and have been meaning to finish. It doesn't matter if it has been years (hey, it happens) or weeks, when you submit in this category you need to tell us why you didn't finish it until now.
NOTE: Category 2 is exempt from the pre-January 15, 2012 contest start date for obvious reasons, but if you are entering in this category, you are not to pick that project up and continue it until midnight (00:00 hours) January 15, 2012.
Category 3~Best use of pattern in its original form = Any garment for men, women or children created devoutly from the pattern (that is, with no changes to the design, although grading or alteration to the pattern for proper fit or length is a must).
Category 4~Best use of pattern as adapted for contemporary-wear = Any garment for men, women, children created from an EvaDress pattern that has been modified for a more updated look (design changes allowed). One may not use pattern pieces from pattern companies other than EvaDress but, may incorporate pieces from an original vintage pattern, if desired.
No purchase necessary to enter (one may use from one's EvaDress pattern stash).
The winners will be voted by all participating EvaDress customers, fellow entrants and members (followers) of this blog.
$100 of EvaDress patterns will be awarded to the winners of each category plus free shipping (international included). The awards (in the form of EvaDress gift certificates) are redeemable for up to one year from March 15, 2012 (the contest ending date).
Projects are to be started no sooner than midnight (00:00 hours) EST on January 15, 2012 (with the exception of Category 2-see note above) and the contest will close for submissions at midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 15, 2012. Voting will take place from midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 16, 2012 until midnight (00:00 hours) EST on March 26, 2012.
To enter, e-mail photos with descriptions of each project to me and I will e-mail a confirmation of receipt of your project within 24 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, please follow-up by phone (posted in contact info from my site here) or by alternate e-mail at: theevadress(AT)yahoo.com to ensure that your submission was received.
One is permitted to submit a project if the muslin was started before the contest begin date, but the final fabric project is to be executed within the published contest timeframe. Patterns may have been graded or altered for proper fit before the contest start date as well.
Each submission should include at least one front view or the front view shot at an angle to show a side view as well. Back shots are to be submitted as well. Additional shots may be submitted depending on what each project requires. Each photo needs to be 72dpi and no smaller than 8-1/4” by 11”.
***Do not forget to mention which category you wish your project to be considered when submitting your photos and project description!***
I will post submissions on my Wordpress blog for the voting process. I will post here to notify of my Wordpress addy as soon as I begin posting submissions, so stay tuned to this post.
Only one vote per person in each category will be counted toward the results.
Contest winners will be notified via e-mail.
Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Questions may also be posted on my Facebook (I am EvaDress) wall or posted by commenting on this blog post. I will answer your questions by e-mail and may additionally publicize them on Facebook and the blog post.
NOTE: By entering this contest you agree that your submission photos/descriptions may be used in the gallery or as a monthly highlighted customer project on the EvaDress web site.
I am very much looking forward to seeing the submissions!
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