While we’ve been giddy with excitement over the Flip this Pattern series, today is what it is all about….and we aren’t referencing the spectacular prizes up for grabs!!!

Sew-alongs will always hold a special place in our hearts! These venues are where strong, blogging friendships form and are maintained. We’ve discovered many kindred spirits in sew-along groups that have developed into an amazing, positive sewing community we are proud to be a part. That’s why THIS PART of the series holds utmost importance to us….We want our blog to be a gateway to bridging those friendships for many of you; a place that you discover sewing enthusiasts like yourself – those with similar tastes and interests.

Today, we would love to share with you the August “Flip this Pattern” sew-along sponsors, and what they will be offering as a prize package for this month of the series!!

SPONSOR #2:

Fabricworm is no stranger to many of you. This company prides itself in carrying modern fabric for modern sewists. They feature a wonderful collection of children’s fabrics, featuring themes like animals, travel, flowers, transportation, and many many more. Many beautiful Japanese import fabrics from Kokka Japan, Naomi Ito for Nani Iro, and Echino by Etsuko Furuya can also be found and purchased at their online store. And, they have one of the largest selections of organic fabrics on the web. Fabricworm features an impressive selection of designers like Alexander Henry, Heather Ross, Denyse Schmidt, Etsuko Furuya, Joel Dewberry, Michael Miller, Jay-Cyn Designs, and Amy Butler…..just to name a few. It is a user-friendly site that is easy to navigate between pages. 

Fabricworm is graciously giving the winner a $20 gift certificate to use at their online store.

SPONSOR 3:

Laughing House Fabric will be giving the winner 1/2 yard of fabric from her store {excluding Birch and Cloud 9 fabrics}. 

*Don’t forget: Fanny, of Laughing House Fabric, is also running a 10% discount on fabrics bought now through August 3 {discount code: FRANCES}. This might be the perfect opportunity to grab up a particular fabric for your upcoming flip!

the August Prize Packages are as follows:

**August Sew-Along Judges Include**

Catherine {cath grace}

And, if the judges look familiar….well, they should! These ladies were the previous month’s competitors, and have shown us all that they truly know how to “FLIP a PATTERN!”

What criteria will each consider when scoring your creations?

1. Creativity / Originality of Design. *How did the participant flip the outfit? 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 the judges can’t touch it, critique it, etc. BUT hopefully they can get a feel for the garment construction through the photos.

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

4. Overall appeal of the outfit. *Completely subjective….and will be based on the judges’ taste and preferences.

**Please note: Last month, many sew-along friends included tutorials to go with their links. THAT IS FANTASTIC….and ever-so-helpful…..BUT it is not a requirement for entering!

**And, finally, don’t get caught up in the ‘rules/stipulations’ for playing along. It is extremely subjective, and not meant for increased stress. Instead: have fun, make some sewing friends, be inspired, and create something you love!! That’s really all that matters in the long run….

So, now is your chance to inspire the rest of the blogging world! Link up any Straight Grain, Tinny Dress sewn within the past six months….that’s right: the past six months {entries do not have to be sewn during the month of the competition – another perk to the “Flip this Pattern” sew-along}. You may enter more than one item in the sew-along competition….the more the merrier! And, no, you do not have to have a blog to participate. Share your creation on your flickr photostream and link up from there.

If you haven’t bought your Straight Grain, Tinny Dress yet, buy it during the month of August to receive a 15% discount {and any other Straight Grain Patterns} through Straight Grain. Just enter FLIP at checkout to secure the discount! The discount will expire on August 31!

There is also a pinterest board set up for “Flip this Pattern” sewn garments and/or inspirations, however, only entries linked to this blog post will be eligible for the Sew-Along Prize. This board is set up for YOU….to pin inspirations of the given patterns to flip OR to pin your own creations using those patterns. Simply email us {francessuzanne2(at)gmail(dot)com}, ask to join, and begin pinning away!

Also, we’ve created a Flickr Group {Flip this Pattern} for you to submit and share creations sewn. But, remember, only linked entries on this post will be eligible for the sew-along prize.

Finally, if you are on instagram, use the hashtag #flipthispattern to share sneak peeks and/or creations you’ve been working on throughout this series…..yet another way for us to share in the fun all year long!

Lastly, if you would be so kind to add our “Flip this Pattern” button to your page or post {or wherever you store your linky party things}, that would be awesome!

Now, how about we get this party started!?!?!?

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