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Title: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on October 20, 2019, 08:56:31 AM
Welcome to the Combining Prints/Patterns contest, the last contest this year. The aim is to combine prints or patterns such as stripes, dots, plaids, florals.... anything goes really as long as you combine at least 2 prints creatively, meaning not only the collar of cuffs. The contest is open to all categories, garments, cut and piece, bags, home decor... - all is welcome. This is an excellent opportunity to use up leftover fabrics from previous projects  :D

As usual a few rules:

1. You shall sew a minimum of one piece - it can be anything, garment, accessories, soft furnishings, quilts, etc.   
    using at least two different prints
2. If you want to make more than one entry, feel free to do so, but submit them in separate posts
3. Please clearly indicate what , if any, pattern you used and what, if any, changes you made
4. You don't need to use a commercial pattern, self drafted is fine
5. Sewing starts on November 1st, you can prepare & fit the pattern and cut before that date
6. Sewing finishes on November 30th please post pictures by December 7th
7. Please use the template below when you submit your entry post


(your name)'s Entry (indicate the number if you have more than one entry  ;))

What did you make and how did you play with the prints/patterns?

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.

Pictures (ideally included in the text, but I can do that for you if needed)


Happy Sewing
Title: Re: Combining Prints Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 20, 2019, 18:27:38 PM
Mmmmm combining prints.
So far no ideas whatsoever.... oh wait a moment  :[
@Manuela does it count as a print if its a pattern that's been woven into the fabric?
I have a set of jacquard knits in black and red which would play quite nicely together.
Title: Re: Combining Prints Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on October 20, 2019, 23:17:32 PM
Quote from: SewRuthieSews on October 20, 2019, 18:27:38 PM
Mmmmm combining prints.
So far no ideas whatsoever.... oh wait a moment  :[
@Manuela does it count as a print if its a pattern that's been woven into the fabric?
I have a set of jacquard knits in black and red which would play quite nicely together.

Yes, it does indeed @SewRuthieSews
I edited the introduction post to clarify the issue.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: RJR_38 on October 21, 2019, 06:46:42 AM
This is almost any quilting project! I’m pushing myself to finish some of my bigger projects at the moment so not sure I’ll actually finish anything this month.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: WendyW on October 21, 2019, 07:00:48 AM
Perfect reason to make another dress for my granddaughter. I have the fabric already, just haven't gotten to it yet.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: UttaRetch on October 21, 2019, 08:54:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/79fiVxt.jpg)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 21, 2019, 22:40:48 PM
@Manuela, is it OK to use plain fabrics as well as the two prints or must in only have prints/patterns?
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on October 21, 2019, 23:16:10 PM
Quote from: SewRuthieSews on October 21, 2019, 22:40:48 PM
@Manuela, is it OK to use plain fabrics as well as the two prints or must in only have prints/patterns?
Yep, @SewRuthieSews, plain fabric is fine, if there are at least 2 prints involved.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: indigotiger on November 03, 2019, 20:15:07 PM
I really should have read ahead to know this contest was coming up... alas that I started my sewing on my current project on October 20 and not on November 1! I am making a scrappy/collaged cardigan from four assorted knit fabrics (leftovers from other projects), overlaid with shibori dyed silk chiffon, and with varied stencil motifs to tie the whole thing together... The cardigan is a bit of a stretch for me, since I don't usually do any "color-blocking" but I am trying to channel my inner Tilton sisters, and I think I am getting somewhere with it.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7f2IOnM8EdI/XbqEMxyTygI/AAAAAAAAKkE/CbDXvQjlllk_qNB23cLEaA1El4QX4mcBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/playtime--diagonal-2.jpg)
Maybe if I have enough time once this is finished, I can make a coordinating scrappy/collaged knit top to wear under it, for a kind of "art teacher twinset", and enter that knit top... hmmmm...
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: renita on November 03, 2019, 22:13:43 PM
Wow! Your cardigan looks great so far @indigotiger - I can't wait to see the finished product. I do hope you get to enter something - the twinset sounds like a great idea.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: UttaRetch on November 04, 2019, 08:25:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/aOkDc5H.jpg)

Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: indigotiger on November 16, 2019, 06:33:55 AM
My cardigan, now finished, was started too early to be part of this contest.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wWe0HMt2h6M/XctCzYsChhI/AAAAAAAAKlw/V42IsvrdAJMO3t5lHlXqWt6QBwX4TctbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/playtime-cardigan-closeup.jpg)
I have been working on a coordinating "cloud collar" motif long sleeve knit top, using some of the same fabric pieces, and adding in a few more. There are six different fabrics used: grey floral cotton knit, grey/white marled hemp knit, black/cream marled hemp knit, black interlock, black/cream striped ribbing, and grey/lt blue stripey hemp knit. I am not quite finished with the top, it still needs the bottom hemline reinforced, and another strip of grey/lt blue stripey fabric stitched between the reverse applique and the neckline binding
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UtuVzb3KR9M/Xc-W7-2BYKI/AAAAAAAAKmw/pXR6n1DCSVohN3hFTnyn0TphmY5hwO94QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/CC-six-fabrics.jpg)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Lizzy777 on November 16, 2019, 08:18:05 AM
@indigotiger

That's just so lovely. Beautifully designed and made too. I like the colour and textures very much.
You must be really pleased the way it has worked out too?

lizzy
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 16, 2019, 08:44:25 AM
Wow @indigotiger that looks great, you had a real vision there and its come to fruition so well. A real designer number.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Greybird on November 16, 2019, 08:54:01 AM
That's lovely and you look great in it!
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Acorn on November 16, 2019, 10:10:23 AM
That is lovely.  I really like your style (and skill!)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Flobear on November 16, 2019, 16:42:41 PM
What a superb and imaginative piece of work, @indigotiger
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Tamnymore on November 16, 2019, 16:51:38 PM
Wow. Great cardigan @indigotiger
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: renita on November 19, 2019, 21:27:54 PM
Awesome cardigan @indigotiger.  I'm loving how the next piece is looking so far - the cloud collar motif is really wonderful.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 19, 2019, 21:53:03 PM
This is beautiful @indigotiger, and so ‘you’  :)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Lilian on November 19, 2019, 22:21:30 PM
Wow @indigotiger your cardigan is gorgeous!  :loveit: You are so talented and it looks good on you  :)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 20, 2019, 06:46:08 AM
Gracious @indigotiger ! That cardigan might be the most beautiful garment you've made. Now a top to tie in?  :S  I was thinking if I had half your talent..... Then I realized I do have half your talent. On a good day. Now if I could just accomplish something passable with the smidgen of talent I posses it would be wonderful. I'll look at it and think "Alison would do better" but if it isn't a total embarrassment next to your work I'll be pleased. At least I'll know I've lost to something totally wonderful.

Your work is getting better and better as the years go by. Delightful to watch.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: indigotiger on November 21, 2019, 09:02:29 AM
oh gosh! are my ears burning... thank you all for your compliments on my cardigan! Really it is also that the contests and challenges here help push me beyond my usual comfort zone.

I will try and get some photos of the coordinating knit top which I finished up this past weekend... six different leftover pieces of knit fabric, stripey and floral and marled and solid, combined with a bit of embroidery and reverse applique.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UtuVzb3KR9M/Xc-W7-2BYKI/AAAAAAAAKmw/pXR6n1DCSVohN3hFTnyn0TphmY5hwO94QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/CC-six-fabrics.jpg)
I added one more line of couched narrow strip between the neckline binding and the cloud collar, to ease the transition where it shows in the photo as a black line under the edge binding... more photos later, in daylight...
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 22, 2019, 06:54:07 AM
@indigotiger just beautiful!

My (much simpler) entry has been cut out for sometime but not yet sewn up, so hopefully will get to that this week before the deadline.

Researching the concept has resulted in lots of inspiration which may or may not manifest itself in actual future projects.
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 25, 2019, 21:19:01 PM
SewRuthieSews' Entry

I made an oversized knit top, combining two fabrics from stash. One a striped floral, the other a coloured leopard print.

Style Arc Ivy
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6mwfMYQuII/XdxDh6MsShI/AAAAAAAAM3I/uFCZ4Fu1vl0Y9eyYeUFx-RLoidInuZqXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IVY-TOP.jpg)

I sewed this as per the instructions using overlocker and coverhem. I shortened the neckband by 1 inch and made the sleeves a bit longer/wider to accommodate my large upper arm.
I love how it came out and plan to wear it with black jeans.

FRONT
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIgG57HIKGY/XdxDU0jfBTI/AAAAAAAAM3A/BpNKVWS8HP4MtgYVb0gea7Lb81SpSBuRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IvyMixedPrints%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

BACK
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1_B7RtEcv0/XdxDWDyOy2I/AAAAAAAAM3E/LPpe8AwHlqMd2rgVprbhxIzEWFd10p8WwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IvyMixedPrints%2B%25284%2529.JPG)

SIDES
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6W_D3M36ls/XdxDUoUE45I/AAAAAAAAM24/t4_c9vKDt5ggZHNNDwhE-1DDIot2t10gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IvyMixedPrints%2B%25281%2529.JPG)(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KlNPGQW7JYw/XdxDUqJ83GI/AAAAAAAAM28/lVXfcB_HkpAF7CAF7hm2v6koOnn9CSYoACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IvyMixedPrints%2B%25283%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 27, 2019, 13:02:40 PM
Brilliant combination @SewRuthieSews
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 29, 2019, 23:30:42 PM
Sewing should be finished by the end of today, then there are still 7 days to submit your entry with pictures  :)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Tamnymore on November 30, 2019, 14:21:03 PM
Was hoping to finish my shirtdress with 4 different fabrics today but I see it has 17 buttonholes.  :S :S That also means 17 buttons - a clear case for non-matching buttons methinks. Maybe I'll post the finished effort in the diary area!
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on December 01, 2019, 00:43:08 AM
@Tamnymore get those buttons on before December 7th and you’re fine to submit  :)
I’m in a charitable pre-christmas spirit this week....
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: wrenkins on December 01, 2019, 07:09:34 AM
Nobody wants diaryarea so get the buttons on and let's have a look!  :loveit:
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Tamnymore on December 01, 2019, 09:09:34 AM
Thank you @Manuela and @wrenkins . Button hole foot at the ready!
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Acorn on December 01, 2019, 19:16:23 PM
I reckon anyone who is about to tackle 17 buttonholes deserves a special dispensation!   :o
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Tamnymore on December 01, 2019, 19:35:04 PM
Actually, I think I can get away with a mere 11 buttonholes!
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on December 06, 2019, 22:19:32 PM
Please put your submissions up by the end of today, if you haven’t already done so.  :)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: indigotiger on December 07, 2019, 03:37:58 AM
indigotiger's Entry

I wasn't sure if this was the correct place to put my submission, so if it needs moved, I would be grateful if that could happen...
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Manuela on December 07, 2019, 05:42:39 AM
@indigotiger, this is the correct place   :)

@Tamnymore could you please post your entry today  :)
Title: Re: Combining Prints/Patterns Contest 1.11.2019 - 30.11.2019
Post by: Tamnymore on December 08, 2019, 09:34:56 AM
Sorry @Manuela , although you kindly gave me an extension I was called away to do some urgent sewing for DD then was away for the weekend so did not make deadline. Looking forward to seeing the entries from those who do manage to stick to deadlines.  :D