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The results were emailed to the competitors last week, but I forgot to post them here. So busy around here, with getting ready for my live teaching event on Saturday (Handmade Holiday Bazaar on Creative Spark online learning platform), my son’s college soccer playoffs, and …
Week 6 the challenge was a creative one and they were given more time to complete their entries. Their challenge was to create a character theme or costume. They were allowed to modify patterns and mix and match pieces together to recreate their characters, as …
The results are in. Though there were many with stripes perfectly matched, there was only one dress with no technical flaws and no deviations from the pattern. Yes, following a pattern without modifications can be considered a technical skill, I suppose. This person has sewn …
Week 5 the competitors were given a technical sewing challenge: Stripes and Plaids. They were provided with a pattern, Fifties Sundress, to work with and no modifications were allowed. In addition, they were asked to make a knot bow accessory to go with their dress, …
This week we had some unexpected delays in judging and announcing. I apologize for this. First, we’re happy to be able to announce that this week the maker of the Garment of the Week is Angie. Congratulations, Angie! The lattice work really stood out in …
Week 4 the competitors were challenged to make doll garments with pleats and tucks. Pleats and tucks are a great way to add interest details or structural elements to clothing. They were allowed to widen or lengthen the pattern pieces of the pattern they chose …
Week 3 was really tough competition. Dana and I were up late discussing the decisions. We decided it was best to take a break and decide early the next morning. We felt everyone would rather that we be sure about our decision. It was a …
We have some amazing dresses this week from the challengers in the Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee. This week’s challenge was embellishments. Lace, trim, ruffles, embroidery, and creativity! Here are each challenger’s entry. “Métis, an indigenous nation of Canada that has combined Native American and …
With much deliberation, so much consideration as there were many at the top, Dana and I agree that the maker of the Garment of the Week is Angie. Congratulations, Angie! Here is Angie’s garment, with all those gathers! The sad news is we also have …
The Great Avery Lane Sewing Bee Week 2. We have 10 competitors sewing for their dolls and showing off their mad skills. The challengers found themselves sewing running stitches on yards of fabric and lace for beautiful ruffles for their garments, as this week’s challenge …