Since this is an official joint there are rules and prizes. You can read the whole kit and caboodle on the thread, but here are the main points so you can get an idea of what the sewing gurus are looking for.
1. Participants must use TWO or MORE commercially drafted patterns.
2. No self-drafted pattern pieces may be incorporated; however, typical alterations for size / fit are allowed. The pattern pieces may be altered to allow the patterns to be merged together. (i.e. if using sleeves from one pattern into a blouse pattern, the sleeve and / or armscye pattern pieces may be altered to fit together properly.
3. Resulting garment must clearly reflect the use of each and every pattern utilized. The design of the finished garment must reflect elements of each pattern. (i.e. simply changing the collar or adding a patch pocket from one pattern to another pattern would not be considered a FrankenPattern.)
4. Each entry must include explanation of which pattern pieces from each pattern was used.
5. Actual pattern pieces must be used. (i.e. may NOT just use the concept from one of the patterns.)
6. Elements from each pattern have to be combined into one garment. (i.e. Cannot use a top from one pattern & pants from another pattern and call it an franken-outfit.)
7. Adult garments only; women's or men's designs are allowed.
The prizes are yet to be determined, but should be revealed before the actual contest gets underway. So brush off your "How to make a monster" book and get your evil henchmen to collect the appropriate parts. It's time to make the best damn franken pattern garment you have in you. Then teach it to tap dance. "PUTTING ON THE RITZ!"
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How fun! Too bad I already made my Frankenstein fabric frankendress. Oh well, back to the laboratory!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so fun - I'm already getting some ideas for which patterns to use... now to figure some fabric options too. :)
ReplyDeleteMwaaah-haaa-haaa, you evil genius you! You will be such a fabulous contest manager! I just might enter this contest for the fun of it!
ReplyDeleteOh, we will have so much fun!
This is so exciting, and you are the perfect judge! Can't wait to see what people come up with!
ReplyDeletecan you enter previous makes? like my vintage pattern / anna mash up i made recently?
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty dress Kelli. I'm sure you can whip something else up in your evil lair. :)
ReplyDeleteYou know it! I'm going to have Froggie come up with something good to smash together.
ReplyDeleteHooray! May the fabric stash be full of lovely options.
ReplyDeleteI hope that I do the contest justice....or at least work in as many mad scientist references as possible. LOL
ReplyDeleteNo judging for me, that's for the PR community. But I will be there it make people do stuff. ;)
ReplyDeleteNo, the sewing needs to happen better the contest dates. What would qualify is another version of the dress.
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun trying! And I love your blog, you have a very entertaining writing style.
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