The 2013 SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge sponsored by Juki America, Inc. is now closed and the five finalists have been chosen by the editors of Threads. Help determine the winner of this year’s Fall Fashion Challenge by choosing your favorite jacket or coat design from the poll below. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 14.
The entry with the most votes will recieve a Juki MO-654DE Serger worth $1,320.00!
Don’t forget to check out all of the entries in the contest gallery. Thank you to everyone who entered!
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I really love this jacket! I read her blog about the jacket and realized the picture shown on this site is the inside of the jacket and not the outside. You haven't pictured any of the other entries from the inside. This doesn't really show this jacket at its best. I'm feeling that this makes for an unfair contest.
Per your suggestions, I’ve replaced the image of the Crinkled Taffeta Jacket with one that shows the outside of the garment. Thanks for the feedback and don’t forget to vote!
A plea for votes on FB sent me here to vote for the crinkle coat which is the same coat as the reversible coat. So that person is getting two chances, thats not very fair to everyone else.
The "Reversible Coat" is absolutely stunning. Kudos on a fine piece of tailoring and your keen eye and attention to detail. Tracing darts with contrasting cloth equals nice touch, too!
The Crinkled Taffeta Jacket has inspired me to try the flat lining method. I love her combination of fabrics. Congratulations on the lovely work by all that submitted entries!
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The construction, detailing, and hanger appeal of the couture jacket is absolutely beautiful!
The reversible coat was finished everywhere so perfectly.
Really loved the reversible coat. Lots of detail, great construction and unique but tastefully done.
I really love this jacket! I read her blog about the jacket and realized the picture shown on this site is the inside of the jacket and not the outside. You haven't pictured any of the other entries from the inside. This doesn't really show this jacket at its best. I'm feeling that this makes for an unfair contest.
Impeccable workmanship and lovely fabric choice.
Beautiful work, so perfectly finished considering we are viewing the inside of the crinkled taffeta jacket!
Beautiful work even if they did only include pictures of the inside of the jacket!
If you Click on the larger pictures above , you can see all the pictures and write up that was submitted with the entry.
How long does the voting go on ??
Hello all!
Per your suggestions, I’ve replaced the image of the Crinkled Taffeta Jacket with one that shows the outside of the garment. Thanks for the feedback and don’t forget to vote!
Sincerely,
Evamarie Gomez
Web Producer
A plea for votes on FB sent me here to vote for the crinkle coat which is the same coat as the reversible coat. So that person is getting two chances, thats not very fair to everyone else.
Sorry, that is what was said on FB. I should have checked.
The "Reversible Coat" is absolutely stunning. Kudos on a fine piece of tailoring and your keen eye and attention to detail. Tracing darts with contrasting cloth equals nice touch, too!
The Crinkled Taffeta Jacket has inspired me to try the flat lining method. I love her combination of fabrics. Congratulations on the lovely work by all that submitted entries!
Who won?!?!?!