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!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Friday, December 23, 2011
'Luxe' continues through 2012!
On the Boards for 2012...
Now out for release is this pattern I have been wanting to do for 12 years!
The original art for this pattern was not in good shape, so all I have is this view of the front (if anyone has access to a good stock image of this pattern McCall 6983 I would appreciate knowing about it!):
The following 1930's McCall patterns are certainly quite 'luxe' and therefore, fit the bill for the coming year! I plan to issue one each quarter throughout '12 (starting in May):
Now out for release is this pattern I have been wanting to do for 12 years!
The original art for this pattern was not in good shape, so all I have is this view of the front (if anyone has access to a good stock image of this pattern McCall 6983 I would appreciate knowing about it!):
The following 1930's McCall patterns are certainly quite 'luxe' and therefore, fit the bill for the coming year! I plan to issue one each quarter throughout '12 (starting in May):
Thursday, December 22, 2011
EvaDress 2012 Pattern Catalogue
The full color pattern catalogue for 2012 is now available.
The 1932 evening gown multi-size pattern depicted on the front cover is scheduled for issue January 1, 2012.
The 1932 evening gown multi-size pattern depicted on the front cover is scheduled for issue January 1, 2012.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Exercise from ASDP Session on 11.12.11
There was one major exercise we did not cover.
The objective in looking at the design below was to address the challenge of augmenting a smaller bust line with transverse gathers:
The solution exercise regarded using rayon seam tape to stay multiple gathered edges which are then joined with un-gathered sections of the over-bodice. The muslin study below is demonstrated in 1/2 scale.
My digital camera died, so this is as far into the process I can share until I have a camera in hand again.
I first ran a hand-basted stitch along the (5/16") seam allowance to join the pieces in each of the two sets:
The 1/4" wide white paper strip demonstrates the rayon seam tape. Per the original instructions, 1. Stitch BODICE RIGHT FRONT to BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT below o at corner as illustrated, matching VV-V, clipping side front to o. Press open.
(In these two images each 1/4" paper strip is cut the length that each piece of seam tape should be as they correspond to the straight edges along which gathers will be eased when joining pieces. The gathered stitch along the left curved edge in the top image is for drawing into gathers in the next step):
As the other image above corresponds to the original instruction illustrations:
2. Gather BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT above seam, to large O.
Shows the hand basting stitch drawn to a gathered edge on the bodice left side front:
3. Turn under seam allowance on BODICE RIGHT FRONT from seam to O and pin over BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT, clipping to O. Slip-stitch securely.
4. Stitch BODICE LEFT FRONT to BODICE LEFT SIDE FRONT, below o at corner, matching VVV, clipping side front. Press open.
Shows The taped and gathered edge of bodice left side front joined in the seam with bodice left front:
5. Gather left side front from seam to first point, as illustrated.
6. Pin left side front to BODICE LEFT FRONT, matching VV, adjusting gathers. Baste and stitch. Press seam downward.
Shows the gathered and taped edge of bodice right side front before it is eased and stitched to the bodice right front:
7. Clip BODICE RIGHT FRONT to large O, stitch to BODICE LEFT FRONT below oo, matching O’s and V.
8. Gather BODICE LEFT SIDE FRONT above seam at oo to the triangle symbol as illustrated.
Detail shot of the gathered bust:
The solution exercise regarded using rayon seam tape to stay multiple gathered edges which are then joined with un-gathered sections of the over-bodice. The muslin study below is demonstrated in 1/2 scale.
My digital camera died, so this is as far into the process I can share until I have a camera in hand again.
I first ran a hand-basted stitch along the (5/16") seam allowance to join the pieces in each of the two sets:
The 1/4" wide white paper strip demonstrates the rayon seam tape. Per the original instructions, 1. Stitch BODICE RIGHT FRONT to BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT below o at corner as illustrated, matching VV-V, clipping side front to o. Press open.
(In these two images each 1/4" paper strip is cut the length that each piece of seam tape should be as they correspond to the straight edges along which gathers will be eased when joining pieces. The gathered stitch along the left curved edge in the top image is for drawing into gathers in the next step):
As the other image above corresponds to the original instruction illustrations:
2. Gather BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT above seam, to large O.
Shows the hand basting stitch drawn to a gathered edge on the bodice left side front:
3. Turn under seam allowance on BODICE RIGHT FRONT from seam to O and pin over BODICE RIGHT SIDE FRONT, clipping to O. Slip-stitch securely.
4. Stitch BODICE LEFT FRONT to BODICE LEFT SIDE FRONT, below o at corner, matching VVV, clipping side front. Press open.
Shows The taped and gathered edge of bodice left side front joined in the seam with bodice left front:
5. Gather left side front from seam to first point, as illustrated.
6. Pin left side front to BODICE LEFT FRONT, matching VV, adjusting gathers. Baste and stitch. Press seam downward.
Shows the gathered and taped edge of bodice right side front before it is eased and stitched to the bodice right front:
7. Clip BODICE RIGHT FRONT to large O, stitch to BODICE LEFT FRONT below oo, matching O’s and V.
8. Gather BODICE LEFT SIDE FRONT above seam at oo to the triangle symbol as illustrated.
Detail shot of the gathered bust:
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
1930 Leaf Frock in the final stretch!
Have some lining of the flounces to do in order to conceal the white satin organza interfacing:
Waiting for a little more ribbon to arrive so I may finish the straps and add the last layer of leaves to the back panel. Adding that last layer of leaves to the back panel will really give it the volume that the original art portrays and it's a wrap!
Waiting for a little more ribbon to arrive so I may finish the straps and add the last layer of leaves to the back panel. Adding that last layer of leaves to the back panel will really give it the volume that the original art portrays and it's a wrap!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Teaching in Phoenix for ASDP this Saturday
I am doing a session focusing on flattering figure challenges using vintage details with transverse lines.
Examples of the exercises I will go over in class using 1/2 scale patterns to hand sew on muslin are:
Breaking up a wide hip with a godet which is reinforced at the skirt waistline:
Reducing a large bustline using right angle seams faced with silk organza:
Increasing the shoulder line using a dropped sleeve and cut-away shoulder with a pointer on giving the cut-away shoulder a wider facing:
Augmenting a small bustline with horizontal gathers using rayon seam tape stays:
Play-down a protruding stomach with asymmetric lines using basting as a guide for sewing lapped seams:
Augment a smaller hip using transverse gathers. The tip here is to stay the skirt gathers before joining to the skirt yoke:
All are welcome to register, contact Phyllis Bergo of Quail Trail Designs, 480.812.9762
Examples of the exercises I will go over in class using 1/2 scale patterns to hand sew on muslin are:
Breaking up a wide hip with a godet which is reinforced at the skirt waistline:
Reducing a large bustline using right angle seams faced with silk organza:
Increasing the shoulder line using a dropped sleeve and cut-away shoulder with a pointer on giving the cut-away shoulder a wider facing:
Augmenting a small bustline with horizontal gathers using rayon seam tape stays:
Play-down a protruding stomach with asymmetric lines using basting as a guide for sewing lapped seams:
Augment a smaller hip using transverse gathers. The tip here is to stay the skirt gathers before joining to the skirt yoke:
All are welcome to register, contact Phyllis Bergo of Quail Trail Designs, 480.812.9762
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Latest Multi-Size Pattern
It is the 1940's sports ensemble with overalls/playsuit and jacket in 32 to 40" bust. Please let me know what additional sizes in which you wish to see this pattern:
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