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| PatternReview.com Program of Events at the American Sewing Expo | By Deepika on 8/29/09 4:13 PM |
Friday, September 25th
9:00 am - 6:00 PM Visit the PatternReview booth, pick up your Hello PR Button and a FREE class voucher (if you are a Friends of PR ). Bring your friends and family members if they want to learn more about PR.
4:30 - 6:00 PM Chat with Kenneth King at the PatternReview booth.
6:15 onwards - PatternReview meet up in Room 10. Join the party. Bring your latest projects, connect with other PR members and have fun!
Saturday, September 26th
9:00 am - 6:00 Visit the PatternReview booth and pick up your buttons and vouchers if you didn't on Friday.
12:15 PM - Top 10 Fashion Show and Contest on the Fashion Stage in Hall B. Contest will be judged by Kenneth King, Sandra Betzina and Pati Palmer.
Sunday, September 27th
9:00 am - 5:00 Visit the PatternReview booth and pick up your buttons and vouchers if you didn't on Friday.
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Chat with Kenneth King at the PR Booth. |
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| Costume patterns from Simplicity | By Deepika on 8/28/09 5:21 PM |
Who do you want to be on October 31st? Dance-hall girl, Elvis, gypsy girl or an owl family? Or perhaps Fido fancies himself in a top hat? Simplicity's come out with costumes galore in this Fall collection! We're going to start the costume contest very soon also, so make sure you know what you are making this year.
And you know, it's never too early to start on those holiday crafts...
Oh, and let's not forget tops, jackets, dresses, etc. by Cynthia Rowley, Khaliah Ali, Project Runway and Daisy Kingdom!
Check out the new Fall '09 collection
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| RTW Contest Winners | By Deepika on 8/21/09 3:37 PM |
As the name suggests, the objective of this contest was to copy or create a garment inspired by Ready-to-wear or a Designer collection that could be worn by a child or an adult.
The contest featured 32 participants. Many of the entries were dresses with a smattering of tunics, jackets and pants, from a variety of sources. What inspiration!
Lets meet the winners, shall we?
First Prize: Rocketboy (aka BrianSews) For Self Drafted Pattern: 125946-1000 (Inspired by Levi's 514)
BrianSews loves his Levi's 514 jeans, with a low rise and a straight leg, but he thought he could improve on this style for a better look. His philosophy
"I believe clothing is meant to be moved in; proper fitting garments look good no matter how I sit, lean, bend or stand."
Brian included more than 100 photos to detail the construction process on this, his fourth RTW jeans copy. Practice makes perfect for a perfect look!
| Second Prize:CynthiaSue
For McCall: 5060 (Misses'/Miss Petite Lined Coat).
Cynthia started with McCalls 5060 for the base jacket, but, by the time she was through, she had improved on the original! She added a peplum, puff sleeves with a sleeve stay and welt pockets. She altered the collar and lapel shape and topstitched most seams to give a flat-felled looks. What a transformation! |
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All Contest Entries
We thank all the contestants for participating in the contest and PR member ConnieBJ for managing it.
Check out the current contests |
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| New Feature - Link Threads and more to Patterns | By Deepika on 8/17/09 4:14 PM |
We all know how much valuable info gets lost in the message board threads. So now we have an easy way of linking relevant message board threads to Patterns.
The links will show up both on the pattern pages as well as all the review. This will be expanded to other reviews (s/m reviews, store etc) soon.
The links will be reviewed before they are made live. Here's how to get started.
1. If you find a message board thread which you want to link to a pattern, select the thread URL and copy it.
2. Go to the pattern review or the pattern page and in the "Related Links" block you'll see this icon. 
3. Click on it to add the link. Give it a name and you're all set!
See an example here:
Simplicity 2603
Pattern Page
Christina's Review
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| Top 10 Contest Entries - Last 3 Days | By Deepika on 8/13/09 12:27 PM |
Entries are coming in so fast! There is still time to send in yours if you haven't already. Or send in another one!
The chosen finalists will be modeled on the Fashion Stage at the American Sewing Expo on September 26th, at 12:15 PM.
All you have to do is pick a pattern from one of the 49 Best Patterns on PR and send atleast 3 photos (front, side and back) of the garment you want to enter in the contest to contest@patternreview.com along with the following:
1. Your PatternReview Name
2. Your Actual Name
3. Phone number
4. A description of your project. Also tell us which pattern(s) you used.
Oh, and don't forget to pay the $5 jury fee (to buy gifts for our beloved judges).
Easy, isn't it? You can even enter items you've made before. With 49 patterns to pick from there are plenty of choices. Even if you are not attending the expo, (although I really hope you do) you can enter.
The clock is ticking. The deadline for sending that email with your entries is midnight (eastern time) August 15th!
For more questions and discussions on our Top 10 contest, visit the boards.
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| VOTE in the RTW Contest - Voting ends August 11th | By Deepika on 8/10/09 10:54 AM |
The most Fun and Inspirational contest has just ended. Yup, its the RTW/Designer inspired contest. In this contest we asked our participants to create outfits inspired by a RTW/Designer piece. To make it even more fun we asked them to include a picture of the inspiration garment in their review.
And now, it's time to VOTE!
Before you vote, take the following into consideration:
- was the original goal achieved
- methods of construction
- how well it is documented
- how well it is photographed
- choice of fabrics/trims, etc.
Make sure you click on Read review link next to each entry to see the inspiration garment.
VOTE HERE |
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| Top 10 Contest At American Sewing Expo | By Deepika on 8/4/09 2:19 PM |
A friendly reminder to e-mail your entries in for the contest on or before August 15th
About the Contest
PatternReview Top Ten Challenge at the American Sewing Expo
September 26th, Novi, Michigan Calling all PatternReviewers... Let's put those Best Patterns to a contest! This year we are hosting a contest at the American Sewing Expo. Here's how you can enter. - Go to the Best Patterns of PR List [All patterns featured since 2005 are allowed ]
- Choose one of the 10 patterns for your entry garment and make the garment.
- Pay the $5 entry fee which will go towards gifts for judges
- When you are ready to submit your entry send an e-mail to contest@patternreview.com with the following
- Your PatternReview Name
- Your Actual Name
- Phone number
- Attach Three clear photos of the garment you want to enter in the contest. Front view, side view, back view
- A description of your project. Also tell us which pattern(s) you used.
Deadline: August 15th
The Judges
Sandra Betzina
 | Kenneth King
 | Pati Palmer
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The Process
- Finalists will be notified by August 22nd, 2009 and will need to send their garment to the American Sewing Expo by September 1st, 2009.
- If shipping the garment back, the cost of shipping will be billed to the contestant.
- A runway fashion show of all finalists will take place at the American Sewing Expo on Saturday September 26, 2009. Contestants will be asked to model their garments or models will be provided.
- The entries will be judged by Sandra Betzina, Kenneth King and Pati Palmer
The Prizes
GRAND PRIZE : $1,000 Gift Certificate from  Prizes in other Categories
Important Dates
June 22nd - August 15th : Make your contest entry garment or get one you've already made ready for the contest. August 15th, 2009: Last day to register for the contest and sending photos of the garment electronically to PatternReview.com August 22nd, 2009: Finalists notified via e-mail. August 23rd - September 1st, 2009 - Ship the garments to American Sewing Expo. Even if you are attending the expo, the garments must be sent ahead of time. This is just so we can get them ready for the show. September 26th: Runway Fashion Show and Contest! Rules and Fine Print - The outfit must be made by the applicant.
- The focal garment should be one of the Best Patterns of 2008.
- All finalists garments must reach the American Sewing Expo offices by September 1, 2009. If attending the expo finalists will model their own garment. If a finalist is unable to attend the expo or does not wish to model, a model will be provided by the American Sewing Expo.
- There is a $5 jury fee required with all applications, payable on or before August 15th.
- Employees and those affiliated with either PatternReview, American Sewing Expo or the sponsors of the contest are not eligible to enter.
So get your creative juices flowing! Pick your pattern now and start the winning garment. Discuss with other PR members on Boards
Remember, last day to send in your entries is August 15th, 2009
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| New Vogue Patterns are here | By Deepika on 8/3/09 10:37 AM |
Getting ready for Fall? You're going to love the new Vogue Patterns Collection.
There are lots of Dresses, Jackets, Pants, Skirts and my favorite... TOPS! I am thinking of cutting out 8597 this weekend as my August Project
And c'mon tell me you don't want these Sandra Betzina pants
Or this transitional Vest from Marcy Tilton
Shop the Fall Collection
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