Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over the blogging community!! And, just for fun, here are our dad’s “Fantastic Five” of the sew-along group {because he has requested ‘a voice’ since the series onset}:

This was in no way associated to the actual sew-along judging, and there is no prize assocated with it. …just the glory of being one of our dad’s favorites {and if you are curious as to his accolades for your creation….send us an email and we’ll be sure to pass on his proclaimed praise for each of your creations}. The only ‘reward’ is a sidebar button we created, proclaiming that these entries were “Father’s Fantastic Five!” And, although it was harder than what he originally anticipated, he said he’ll be back next month to pass out his praise to five more sew-along entries!! 

But enough about the “fun”….let’s get down to the winners, shall we?!?!  Participating bloggers in the sew-along entries didn’t make it easy for the judges!!  We asked our panel of judges to judge these entries based on the following factors:

1. Creativity / Originality of Design. *How was the pattern flipped? Was it original? Was it creative? Did it make the judge say, “Aaaahhhhh, that’s a pretty neat concept!”

2. Quality of the garment sewn. *Of course they couldn’t touch it, critique it, etc. BUT hopefully they got a feel for the garment construction through the photos.

3. Wearability. *This doesn’t need to be mistaken that the garment must have been modeled {We did NOT make that a rule in the sew-along competition, so participants weren’t penalized if it weren’t modeled. While it was nice and helpful for judging, it wasn’t a necessity}…..Instead, we asked that they think of it as a ‘functional wardrobe piece.’

4. Overall appeal of the outfit. *Completely subjective….and was based on judges’ tastes and preferences.

*Many participants included tutorials for their “flip,” but again – this wasn’t a prerequisite for entering. VERY HELPFUL {and generous of them}, but not a necessity!

The sew-along winner was An Apprentice Housewife with her Girlie Ruffles Bubble Shorts with Suspenders.

The judges stated:
*This entry remained true to the original pattern with adding a twist of her own. I love the ruffled straps and ruffles on the pockets! I’d love to try this myself. Great FLIP!
*This flip version manages to maintain the much-needed wearability of the shorts while incorporating some adorable features: extra ruffles and eyelet at the suspenders and the pockets look sweet without being ‘too much.’
*I love the addition of the suspenders and the ruffles on the pockets.

Congratulations! Grab your button, and display it proudly on your site! You will be receiving a $20 Fabricworm gift certificate, Heidi’s latest {not yet released} pattern, and a “Mystery Bundle” of sewing goodness from Heidi as well!!

And, for the viewers’ choice award? Marta’s FLIP of her Bubble Pocket Rompers came out on top as the winner.

Congrats, Marta! Here is the viewers’ choice button to proudly display on your sidebar as well.

You will be receiving a $30 gift certificate to The Fabric Stash, 2 yards of Birch fabric, and Heidi’s latest {not yet released} pattern! 

A hearty congratulations to both winners!!  Visit both of them today {here and here} to give them some virtual pats on the back, as well as check out other items on their blogs that interest you!

Sad that it is over? There is absolutely, positively no need to be! We’re only 1/12 of the way through the series.  And, for you non-mathematicians, that’s only 8.333% of awesomeness said and done!

 | Pattern Anthology 
Figgy’s | Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop | Shwin Designs | Clever Charlotte 
Violette Field Threads | Blank Slate Patterns | Heidi & Finn | The Cottage Mama

Come back tomorrow for the introduction of July’s pattern, as well as an awesome discount code to go and purchase yours and play along!  Trust us, we will be taking advantage of the discount, and you’re going to want to also!!

As for us, we are kicking back and relaxing on Vanessa’s “The Porch” series, and doing a first for us….sharing a food post {insert audible gasp here}!

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