Get ready, sewing enthusiasts! Sew Daily is thrilled to announce our new pattern design contest, where creativity knows no bounds! Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just starting on your sewing journey, this contest is for everyone! We invite all sewing enthusiasts from around the world to unleash their imagination and submit their unique pattern designs.
Contest Timeline:
Official Contest launch date: October 26th
Submission deadline: December 1st
Sew Daily Team Narrows Submissions to 10 finalists: December 1st-January 9th
Sewing Community Votes on Winner from Top 10: January 9th-February 9th
Winner Announced: February 12th
Work with Kimberly Payne, the Sew Daily Pattern Designer, to develop finished pattern: February 12th-April 24th
Photoshoot for Winning pattern: End of July 2024
Release of Pattern alongside Sew News Winter 2025 digital issue: October 22nd
How to participate:
Start by gathering your ideas – this can be done with mood boards, screenshots, fashion sketches, and even pictures of garments you love. So many garments are a mix of elements designers love all made into one.
One you have your ideas gathered fill out the form below. Make sure to include links to Pinterest boards, RTW garments, and any other images to get your pattern design across. Any additional images can be emailed to [email protected]