In the Fall Fashion 2009 issue of SewStylish, we showed you how to get high-style designer looks with simple pattern work and easy sewing. Show off your designer-inspired creations for a chance to win an Ottlite Craft Plus Floor Lamp, Baby Lock Sophia Embroidery and Sewing Machine and Threads Industry Insider Techniques DVDs, Volumes 1 & 2.
The Ottlite Craft Plus Floor Lamp: Shed a little light on your sewing projects with this amazing lamp. See colors true to their actual tones with the patented bulb, and adjust the flexible neck that’s perfect for any working area.
Baby Lock Sophia Embroidery and Sewing Machine: Start sewing and embroidering with BabyLock’s Sophia Embroidery machine. This machine does double duty with a removable embroidery bed and 70 built-in embroidery designs. The machine also has 67 built-in stitches for regular sewing and comes with 8 snap-on presser feet.
Threads Industry Insider Techniques DVDs, Volumes 1 & 2 : Learn techniques and tips from the pros with these DVDs. Straight from the editors of Threads, these DVDs are full of know-how any sewer can’t live without. Perfect for sewers of any level, this collection will become an invaluable tool in your sewing room.
To enter, simply upload pictures of your design, a picture of your designer inspiration, and a description of your techniques into the SewStylish contest gallery by 11:59pm, September 23rd, 2009. To get inspired, click through some of the runway-inspired projects from the latest SewStylish above.
SewStylish editors will narrow down the entries to 5 semi-finalists then you will get to vote on the winner. Finalists will be picked based on inspiration, technique, skill, and design. Winner will be announced on or around October 5th, 2009.
See official rules for more details.
So, as I understand it - we are selecting a designer's piece that inspires us & we make our own original piece from this inspiration or..... do we have to use a commercial pattern as inspiration & create our original design? Perhaps either option is available?
Hi Sewsuz-
Either option is fine! Just be sure to include the photo of your inspiration and describe how you made it. Good luck!