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Contest Idea Suggestions for 2014
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4371	Login to reply to this post 16 members like this. Date: 3/2/13 5:46 PM I know this is a little early, but I've been thinking about this lately. I'd like to offer suggestions for two contests next year. One being for those aged 50 on up. Maybe a knockoff, professional, or formal wear contest? I don't know, but I'd love to see what our fashionable over-50 seamstresses can whip up. And perhaps another one for our plus-sized members, ditto on the type of contest mentioned in my previous paragraph. I'd love to see this group recognized and offer insight in their reviews on how they alter their garments to fit producing very fashionable attire. Our plus-sized members make fabulous garments, but sometimes I think they're overshadowed because most of the patterns are mainstream regular sized. Even the plus-sized models don't reflect the average plus-sized shape of everyday women. ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Koushite   Advanced NY USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 30	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 3/3/13 8:31 AM This is an excellent idea. We "over 50" sewers have many more issues to deal with, i.e. changing bodies requiring high level pattern alteration and fitting skills, and finding appropriate, non-dowdy pattern designs. I can remember in the 70s, when I was learning, using Vogue dress patterns and only having to alter the waist length! These same issues apply of course to plus-size folks. So, the idea of applauding these two groups of sewers is really thoughtful and commendable.
Lizz   Advanced TN USA Member since 10/10/03 Posts: 254	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 3/3/13 9:37 AM Right on! Plus size sewists face alterations, fabric choices, pattern selection (or lack there of!) that the rest of the sewing world can only imagine! They have so much to teach us. As an Over 60 sewist I'd love to show you young whipper snappers a few things about styling'. Teeheehee....... Like I could!
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6113	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 3/3/13 10:22 AM I love the idea of an "Over 50" contest. I'd like to see a "Frankenpattern" contest and an "Everdaywear TNT Tee Shirt/Pants" contest. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
JEF   Intermediate VA USA Member since 7/27/05 Posts: 2441 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post 7 members like this. Date: 3/3/13 10:58 AM I'd like a "use a pattern company you've never used before" contest. JEF ------ "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." --Abraham Lincoln
Michele Lommasson   Advanced NM USA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 383	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/3/13 11:16 AM I love your idea of a fabulous fifty and up contest. What fun. ------ Michele Lommasson
Bonnie O   Intermediate OH USA Member since 4/28/07 Posts: 536 Contest Committee PR Weekend Coordinator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/3/13 12:13 PM Oh wow! These are some great ideas for contests. We will put them on the list for 2014 considerations. Thanks, Kathy and others for your suggestions! ------ Bonnie http://tresbonbabble.blogspot.com/
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4371	Login to reply to this post In reply to Bonnie O << Like this post Date: 3/3/13 2:50 PM BTW, Bonnie, Love your new profile pic! It is new, right? Or else I'm going to sound a bit foolish lol. You're so pretty! ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Bonnie O   Intermediate OH USA Member since 4/28/07 Posts: 536 Contest Committee PR Weekend Coordinator	Login to reply to this post In reply to ryan's mom << Like this post Date: 3/3/13 8:44 PM Quote: ryan's mom BTW, Bonnie, Love your new profile pic! It is new, right? Or else I'm going to sound a bit foolish lol. You're so pretty! Thanks so much, Kathy! Just changed my profile pic today! It's one from my wedding day. I bombarded FB today with a bunch of photos. Hee hee. -- Edited on 3/3/13 8:47 PM -- ------ Bonnie http://tresbonbabble.blogspot.com/
Diahn   Advanced TN USA Member since 6/27/05 Posts: 130	Login to reply to this post In reply to nancy2001 << Like this post Date: 3/6/13 10:24 AM Quote: nancy2001 I love the idea of an "Over 50" contest. I'd like to see a "Frankenpattern" contest and an "Everdaywear TNT Tee Shirt/Pants" contest. I love the idea of a TNT T shirt/pants contest. That's what I'm currently working on through "Frankenpatternning". It would be interesting to see what others come up with and there would be so much to learn from all the entrants. ------ http://seamslikeparadise.blogspot.com/

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