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Let’s hear it for April’s Flip this Pattern Sew-Along Linky Party set to begin!!
We are so excited to see what you’ve been doing with the Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress! 
Today is what it is all about….and we aren’t referencing the spectacular prizes up for grabs!!!
It is all about you!!! Inspiration! Creativity! Design! Camaraderie! Sewing enthusiasm!
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 April “Flip this Pattern” sew-along sponsors, and what they will be offering as a prize package for this month of the series!!
Aside from the thrill of victory, the “sew-along winner” will receive the following from our fabulous sponsors:
SEW-ALONG SPONSORS: SPONSOR #1:
The Fabric Fairy joins our fabulous line-up of “Flip this Pattern” sponsors this month! This shop carries boutique, trendy cotton knit fabric, cotton lycra knit fabric, children’s fabric, baby fabric, quality knits, and teen fabric….all with a flat rate priority domestic shipping! Not to mention, they offer a free fabric matching service – extremely helpful when ordering online!!
So, is anyone up for a ‘mystery bundle’?? Well….here comes one! The Fabric Fairy is giving FOUR YARDS of ‘mystery knit fabric’ to the sew-along winner for the month!! The suspense is killing us….
SPONSOR #2:
Heidi and Finn is one of those pattern companies that is “all about comfort, style, and fashion”! And since we all LOVE the above-mentioned items, it may be quite difficult to decide on which comfort, style, or fashionable pattern one might want to purchase. So, Heidi & Finn will be giving the sew-along winner a 2 pack of Heidi and Finn patterns…winner’s choice!
So, in summary {and to alleviate any confusion on what prizes are up for grabs},
the April Prize Packages are as follows:
**April Sew-Along Judges Include**
Amy {Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop}
Vanessa {LBG Studio}
Scary {Shaffer Sisters}
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 Heidi and Finn, Color Block 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 Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress yet, you can still buy it through April 3rd and receive a 35% discount off your ENTIRE order. Just enter FLIP35 at checkout to secure the discount! **Please note: the Color Block Dress must be part of your order to receive the discount!
*The sew-along linky party will remain open until April 17 at 11:00 PM CST.
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!
*New to linky parties? That’s totally fine…here’s what you have to do:
Find a “Flip this Pattern” entry on your blog that you want to link up.
The link should look something like this:
http://(your blog adress/website)/(the post you want to link).html
Linking to the post is the easiest way for people to get back to that post.
Then click where it says “click here to enter.”
Follow the steps to link your post and create a title, and select your picture.
Keep in mind the picture will be small thumbnail, so pick a picture that shows it off the best.
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!
Can I link up another flip we made of this pattern? It is so addictingly cute and simple to make we’ve done it again!
FABULOUS! You can definitely link up with multiple FLIP entries!
[…] this time we are going to flip it a different way…into a tunic. Remember that this dress is Frances Suzanne’s April pattern to flip? We started with some honey bee fabric that we’d picked up at Wally World […]
I love how easy it is to find the sew along pages now. Thanks!
YEA!!! So glad that 1) you noticed…. and 2) that you like it!! Our new format is a work in progress, but one that we think everyone will enjoy once we figure it all out!
I noticed your new format too! I like it, and congratulations on making the move over to a .com =)
I did purchase this sewing pattern & had plans to make one, but unfortunately time has run out