2015 SWAP Rules
No purchase necessary anywhere; this contest is open to anyone
with a needle and thread, regardless of budget or availability of items. Just
jump in and join the fun.
Since SG took over the SWAP contest from Julie Timmel, we've been
putting the emphasis on the "sewing" aspect of the wardrobe plan (we
are a sewing board, after all) and deviating a bit from the wardrobe aspect.
Our version of the contest has called for learning and perfecting sewing techniques,
fitting, and making items that really work with our individual bodies and
lives. We've played fast-n-loose with what garments are allowed and whether or
not the individual garments had to all work together.
This year, I'd like to see us turn our attention back a bit to the
original concept of a wardrobe that works well together -pieces that all
coordinate and form a cohesive collection with a huge number of possible
combinations. However, we're still a sewing board, and I still believe
"sewing" should be the primary focus.
So Let's return to the tradition 11-garment format, with all the
tops working with all the bottoms, and wildcard garments that work with every
other item.
This year, we need to make:
5 tops
3 bottoms
3 "wildcard" items
For our "sewing" focus -and this year's twist- let's
make at least one garment that is reversible, transformable, or upcycled from
another garment. For instance: a dress that can be worn as a shirt, a pair of
pants that can roll up to be worn as shorts, or a jacket that can also be a
dress. "Upcycling" includes remaking an older garment into something
new, taking a vintage pattern and modernizing it into a more current style, or
recycling the fabrics or notions from another item to incorporate it into something
new. The original item to be reworked does not need to be a garment; you can
remake a dozen scarves into a skirt or transform an old handbag into a collar
and cuffs -use your imagination.
The "wild card" options can be just about anything you
like, but they must be "garments" not accessories (hats, bags,
blankets, etc.)
A "top" will be any shirt or blouse worn on the upper
half; a "bottom" will be any garment worn on the lower half, and it
shouldn't be obscene to wear either without another layer.
A "dress" will be any garment that covers both upper and
lower halves, and again, it shouldn't be obscene to wear it without an
additional layer.
An "outer layer" will any jacket or sweater that is
intended to be a second layer, over a top or a dress. If it can also be worn
alone, that is fine.
A "bib" garment will considered a bottom, unless it can
be worn alone without a top under or over it.
One garment may be previously sewn; another may be purchased.
If you have an item you're working on now, you may include it, OR
you may stitch up one item from scratch before the official sewing date of
December 26.
"Sewing" is a blanket term; you may sew, knit, crochet,
weave...whatever works. If you can make 11 garments with a 3D printer, that's
fine.
Sewing will begin December 26th, and all garments must be finished
by April 30th, 2015. Muslins, pattern fitting and cutting may be started whenever
you are ready.
Details about where the photos will be sent or uploaded will be
forthcoming.
Finally, this year, the individual threads are optional, and
should only be posted to by their authors so the moderators don't have to
monitor them everyday.
As before, individual fitting issues or other discussion should be
posted on the "individual projects" board.Pasted from <http://artisanssquare.com/sg_classic/index.php/topic,24283.0.html>
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