Norwescon 33 Single Pattern Contest 

Single Pattern Contest Entry Form

Greetings from Terri Specht, your Single Pattern Contest Coordinator!
Here’s what so many of you have been waiting for, the information and rules for the Single Pattern Contest.  I’m really excited about this year’s pattern.  I’ve picked one that I think will be of interest to many people.  Whether you sew or not, like to costume, dress in garb or just enjoy attending the convention, everyone needs a good shoulder bag.  Use it for your purchases in the dealer’s room, to hold your collection of swag or to carry all the things you need while attending panels! 

The Single Pattern Contest is all about encouraging and providing an outlet for creativity.  Regardless of your skill level and even if you don’t sew, you can create an entry.  Whether you follow the pattern’s suggestion to recycle an old garment into a new bag, create your own fabric or find that perfect material to make your design, we want to see them all. 

This year I’ve selected Simplicity pattern number 2972, a shoulder bag.  For more information about the pattern you can go to the Simplicity web site. The pattern is available at most sewing stores, so watch for those pattern sales! 

Again this year we are hoping to provide display space behind the Information table during the day on Saturday.  This space would be to provide an opportunity for con goers who were unable to attend the fashion show to see all the wonderful creations that were part of the Single Pattern Contest. If we are able to finalize the available space, we will let you know!     

If you find that you are unable to enter the Single Pattern Contest but want to be a part of it, come to the fashion show and vote for your favorite design - it could win the Fan Favorite award!

Norwescon 33 Single Pattern Contest Rules

1. One entry per person.

2. You must have a Norwescon 33 badge number to enter the competition. Anyone who is a member of the convention, including concom members, may enter (with the exception of the Single Pattern Contest Coordinator, SPC assistant Coordinator and judges).

3. This year’s pattern is Simplicity #2972, a shoulder bag (http://www.simplicity.com/p-1867-accessories.aspx).

4. Entries may be made in any size as long as they fit a human being.

5. Minor creative design changes are permitted. This could involve such things as eliminating, changing, or adding minor pieces, as long as the overall silhouette is recognizable as being derived from the pattern.

6. Materials and techniques are entirely up to you. All types of embellishments from historical to fantasy are encouraged. However, no messy or perishable substances allowed (Example: peanut butter)

7. Entries may be submitted for the Beginner/Intermediate or Advanced/Expert level for judging. Do note that at the judges’ discretion, entries may be moved to a higher competitive level as the work merits.

8. There will also be a “non-compete” category that anyone may enter.

9. Please pre-register by contacting Terri Specht at tlspecht@hotmail.com.  Entries that have not pre-registered may or may not be accepted depending on available space.

10. Entries can be worn and used prior to the contest judging and fashion show.

11. You or someone you designate will show your entry in a private judging.  You will be able to tell the Judges about your design, any special materials, techniques, provide documentation for recreations, etc.

12. You or someone you designate will then participate in the Fashion Show (scheduled after the judging).  In addition to the Judges Awards, there will be a Fan Favorite Award given based on the audience votes during the fashion show.

13. Awards will be handed out at the end of the fashion show and announced during the Masquerade Half-time on Saturday night.

14. Pictures will be taken as part of the judging for archival purposes and may be published on the Norwescon web site, in newsletters and used in a video presentation during the awards announcement.

15. If you must cancel, please notify the SPC organizer immediately so your spot can be made available for someone else.