Hello! The new year is upon us! With a new year often comes new goals, challenges, and hopefully, some fun. In January, Sew Fancy Pants is back for 2020 and bringing a bit of all those things. Returning hosts Katie and Nicole will be joined by Rumana of The Little Pomegranate, Sierra of Sierra Burrell, and Brad of Brad Schultz Design. Ready for all the details? Keep reading for information on participation, giveaways, and more.
What is Sew Fancy Pants?
The mission of Sew Fancy Pants is to get members of the sewing community making pants that are their own definition of “fancy” and have a little fun while we’re at it. Everyone’s definition of fancy pants might be different, and that’s ok, we accept all forms of fancy pants. Perhaps one may want a professional looking pair of pants for work, maybe someone wants to dip their toes into the wide leg pants trend, or maybe you simply want a pair of silk pants or velvet joggers. This challenge is for everyone. Each week of January will have a theme, some weeks will have giveaways, ending the month with a Fancy Pants Dance Off and grand prize giveaway. To participate, just sew some “fancy” pants and use the hashtag #sewfancypants2020 on IG. Read to the bottom of this post for information on how to be entered in the grand prize giveaway.
Week 1 (Dec 30-Jan 5): Pattern Selection
Nicole will kick off Sew Fancy Pants with a week all about patterns. There will be posts detailing personal “fancy pants” sewing plans and resources for picking a pattern right for your personal style and skill level. Don’t miss the almost daily Instagram giveaways starting January 1st!
Week 1 Sponsors:
Week 2 (Jan 6-12): Fabric
Katie, fabric designer extraordinaire, will lead us in week two. This week we’ll be focusing on fabric selections and sharing tips on how to source high quality bottom weight fabrics. Look for posts filled with fabric ideas and maybe even some discount codes. We’ve teamed up with several fabric sponsors to give away gift cards and fabrics perfect for your fancy pants sewing needs. Make sure you’re following all five of us on Instagram to stay up to date on these giveaways.
Week 2 Sponsors:
Week 3 (Jan 13-19): Fitting
Sierra and Nicole are teaming up to lead in week three. This week we’ll tackle fitting. Hosts will share personal fitting tips and tricks along with favorite resources for achieving your desired fit. Fitting can be scary but, we’ll show you that good fit is an achievable goal.
Week 4 (Jan 20-26): Fancy Finishes/What Makes Your Pants Fancy?
Brad and Rumana will talk all about those details in week four. This week our focus will be adding those special details that make our fancy pants special. Whether its unique buttons, interesting trim, custom tags, or stylish top stitching, this week will be about the stuff that makes handmade items truly one of a kind.
Week 4 Sponsor:
Week 5 (Jan 27-31): Wrap Up and Fancy Pants Dance Off
This week we’re challenging participants to let loose and dance in your newly made fancy pants. When participants dance in their fancy pants and post it to their Instagram using #sewfancypantsdance and #sewfancypants2020, they’ll be entered to win a grand prize. Have fun, get creative, and dance those pants off (just not literally off)! The grand prize winner will be chosen by all judges, as well as two prize packages with winners chosen randomly from all participants. To be eligible for the other two prize packages, simply post your fancy pants with the #sewfancypants2020 during the month of January. While we’d LOVE to see a ton of finished fancy pants, progress counts too. Please don’t feel like you can’t participate if there’s not enough sewing time throughout the month to entirely finish your pants. (Note: prizes may be added to and updated throughout the month)
Grand Prize
$100 D & H Fabrics Gift Card
Sewing Box with Haberdashery Items up to £100 in value from Minerva Crafts
$25 Spoonflower Gift Card, Project Book, and Swatches Pack
Sew House Seven PDF Pants Pattern
$25 Closet Case Patterns Gift Card
Opian Geneve Vaulion Trousers PDF Pattern
Prize Package #1
Muna & Broad PDF Pattern
Paper Theory PDF Pattern
Blackbird Fabrics $50 CAD (approx $36 USD) Gift Card
Prize Package #2
Anna Allen Clothing PDF Pattern
Tilly and the Buttons Jessa PDF Pattern
Well, there you have it! We hope you’ll join with us in sewing fancy pants during the month of January. Just tag us in your IG captions and use #sewfancypants to participate. Stay tuned for more information and make sure to follow us on Instagram (Nicole, Katie, Rumana, Sierra, Brad) to stay up to date on all things “fancy pants.”
Let the Fancy Pantsing begin!
How fun! Trousers are on my Make 9 list as well!