Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Project Runway - Challenge #2





My Friend Becky, from Corduroy's Closet, has decided to do the challenges from Project Runway and I've decided to play along. Here is what I've made for week #2.

It was the Marie Claire challenge: A single look that tells the audience who the "Marie Claire" woman is. She's intelligent, she's practical, she's confident.

The pieces I decided on were simple, but highly wearable and versatile. A black shrug with gray binding around the neckline. Gray leggings with a black waistband. The show-stopping piece: A simple white tank with a dyed-flower.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Pattern Testers Wanted!! - Knit Peasant Tee - CLOSED

THIS TESTING IS NOW CLOSED !!! -- thanks everybody!
I'm currently looking for people who are interesting in testing my "Knit Peasant Tee" (#21003) sewing pattern before making it available for purchase.
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Description: A snug-fitting hip-length peasant-style tee with elastic shirring around the neckline and sleeves for easy on and off. Made with super comfy knit fabric or refashion some old shirts. This versatile tee is great for layering and easily goes with skirts, under jumpers or even paired with jeans -- and it can be embellished in many ways. Pattern includes short, 3/4 or long sleeve options. Easy tricks for sewing knit fabrics with a basic sewing machine for professional looking results -- no serger required (although serger tips are included as well).
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You will receive NUMBER pages of patterns and 14 pages of instructions, including 30 steps and 36 pictures to guide you along as you make it.
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I need testers for the following sizes:
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NB, 2T, 5T
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Already claimed: 3M, 6M, 12M, 18M, 3T, 4T, Doll
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Here's how it works ...
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~ You leave your email in a comment and let me know that you're interested and what size you would like to test.
~ I reply and send you a copy of the pdf pattern, which you download, print and get sewing.
~ You tell me where I can improve and refine the pattern and instructions ... including how the size fits, grammatical errors and typos, if something needs to be added (pictures, more instructions, explanations, etc.)
~ You get a free copy of ALL the final versions of the pattern once they are edited and finalized.
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Requirements ...
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~ You must have basic sewing skills (you don't have to be advanced!)
~ You must have the results back to me within 1 week.
~ You must take pictures of the finished product and email them to me.
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I hope you're up for the challenge, if so let me know!!!
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NOTICE: Anyone who has tested and *not* returned the results within 2 weeks will not be eligable to test (unless you've tested multiple patterns before), contact me for more details.