Single Pattern Contest

Each year, the Single Pattern Contest challenges creative, sewing, and crafting skills by choosing one pattern as the basis for your creativity! The object of the competition is to create a one-of-a-kind creation using this pattern. Some adjustments or changes to the pattern are allowed as long as the end product reflects the original pattern.

Norwescon is excited to announce the two pattern options for this year’s Single Pattern Contest: McCall’s Unisex Tops and Pants (M8249) or Simplicity’s Unisex Sweatshirt and Pants (S9828). Being fashionable in space doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. The only requirement is to have fun!

Competition awards will include, but are not limited to, best workmanship, best use of convention theme, and best in competition. Awards will be given out during the masquerade half-time.

The patterns can be purchased online or at your local fabric store.

Entry and Judging

You can sign up using the form on this page. Judging will be noon-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 in Maxi’s Lounge. There is no pre-registration required to compete in the Single Pattern Contest, but a Norwescon membership is required to enter. Please bring your completed entry to Maxi’s Lounge at noon for judging. Please provide a short description of your entry, its inspiration, and any special techniques or materials used.

Show and Share

The Show & Share time for the single pattern contest will be announced later. Please come and see all the entries and learn firsthand about them from their creators. The People’s Choice award will be decided and the winners will be announced at this panel along with the show and share of the items.

Packet cover for McCall's M8249 pattern, showing a man in a grey and blue sweatsuit and a woman in a light and dark pink sweatsuit.
Packet cover for Simplicity's S9828 pattern, featuring a man in a tan and orange sweatsuit and a woman in a beige sweatsuit.

NWC47 Single Pattern Contest Entry Form

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Name*
Email*
If other than the maker.
Maker's Skill Level

Please be prepared to answer these questions in front of the judges:

  • Material(s) used in construction.
  • Describe any modifications or alterations to the tunic pattern (other than for fit).
  • Did you choose to make any of the accessory pieces from the pattern? If so, which ones?
  • Anything you want the judges to take note of? (Special sewing technique, challenging materials used, etc.)

If you have any questions about the contest or are interested in being a judge, please contact us at spcontest@norwescon.org.

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