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Are you ready to sew, crochet, knit your heart out??? We hope so! DIY Crush is so excited to finally unveil the details of our first DIY challenge! Read the information below carefully to make sure your entry is 100% complete so you can be eligible for our prizes!
For starters, let me clarify that this isn’t just a sewing challenge. Crafters from all backgrounds in garment construction are welcome and encouraged to enter. But you can submit one (and only one) photo of your finished garment that has been completely handmade by YOU. The garment can be a dress, romper, or top and bottom. It has to be a complete outfit, and it all has to be handmade- either sewn, crocheted, or knitted. You can add any kind of embellishment to it.
So who’s eligible to enter and how do you get started?
Anyone can enter, regardless of which country you live in. All that we ask is that you completely make the garment by yourself. This is a Valentine’s Day Challenge, so only garments made in the spirit of the holiday will be accepted. You must be 18 years or older to submit. You can submit ONE (1) picture. Valentine’s Day themed embroidery, fabrics, color schemes, appliques, trims, and other embellishments are what we are looking for here. You can use any pattern you like, it doesn’t have to be one that we carry on our site, but we do encourage you to have a look at the fabulous selection we have available! Click HERE!
I’ve made my garment, now what?
Once you’ve finished your garment, take some modeled photographs, choose your favorite (or create a collage of a few of your favorites), and send them to me at [email protected]. I’ll be accepting entries from Feb. 1- 15. We’re giving you an extra day in case you’re like me and like to finish your project at the absolute last second. ***CLOSED***
From there, we will send them over to our 3 guest judges:
- Lisa M. of LisaLisa Designs
- Elsa of Lacasa Cactus
- Deborah Z. of Sprouting Jube Jube
The judges will be looking for the following criteria:
- Use of Valentine’s Day theme
- Skill/talent and quality of construction
- Overall appeal of the photograph (background, props, poses… have fun with it!!)
Once the judges have their Top Ten, we’ll open the voting up to our fans! Photos of the Top Ten entries will be showcased right here on the blog, and you’ll be able to cast your vote for your favorite outfit. Winners will be announced no later than Feb. 25th. Don’t forget to join our mailing list so you’ll get notified!
And the prizes???
It wouldn’t be a lot of fun to enter a sewing challenge without prizes, right?!? Haha, we have some AMAZING sponsors who have generously donated some pretty darn good prizes. I encourage you all to go find them on FB, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or wherever else they may be, and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring our challenge!! Making some purchases from them would be pretty awesome, too 😉 You need some Valentine’s Day fabric, right??
First place prize package:
- Mama Made and Beautiful – $50 gift certificate
- Sew Coordinated – Kit from their monthly kit club valued at $50
- Whimsical Fabric – Half Yard Riley Blake Bundle
- Stitch Stash Diva – $35 gift certificate
- Bee Quilted Beauties – $25 gift certificate
- DIY Crush – Pattern bundle, any 5 patterns on our site
Second place prize package:
- Riley Blake – Fat Quarter Bundle from one of their newest lines
- Stitch Box Monthly – One Stitch Box valued at $35
- The Fabric Fairy – $30 gift certificate
- Bailey Girls Fabric – $20 gift certificate
Third place prize package:
Fat Quarter Shop – $50 gift certificate
Those are the kinds of prizes that dreams are made of, ladies! I’ve already had my pity party because I can’t enter to win. But YOU can!!! Woohoo!!!
So just to recap:
- Sew, crochet, knit any pattern (or draft your own) using a distinct Valentine’s Day theme. Must be a complete outfit.
- Photograph your model and select your favorite photo to submit.
- Wait with fingers crossed during the judging process. Easy-peasy.
So, off you to go to DIY your heart out! We’ll be waiting here, oh so patiently, for your email. We can’t wait to see what all you creative ladies come up with!! Best of luck to you all!!!
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Savanna says
This sounds so fun! My sister in law and I live in different states but we love to keep in touch by planning SKYPE crafting dates. This will be a fun project we can both work on. Thank you!
Denise says
Thank you so much for visiting, Savanna!! So glad to hear you want to participate!!
Jamie says
How neat!! I so wish I knew how to knit. Maybe one day when I get more time! #SCBH2015
Denise says
Jamie, thanks so much for stopping by!! You can enter a sewn outfit too! 😉
Marran says
I am so excited for this! I just sent in my photo.
Denise says
That is great to have you participate!!! Good luck!
Carrie says
Quick question – I made my daughter a sleeveless dress but it’s too cold right now to go sleeveless, so is it ok if she has a store bought shirt underneath it?
Denise says
Hi Carrie, sure you can! As long as the shirt is very basic and does not have any ruffles, decorations etc. on it. Can’t wait to see your entry!!
Tara Jolin says
Just sent mine in hope you like it .