I'm keeping up the maker challenges for 2020! Here's a sneak peek at the current January challenges. Don't forget to check out the entire list for ongoing challenges and what we currently know for the rest of the year.
January
12 Patterns Plus: a monthly “challenge for plus-sized ladies” to sew the same pattern as the rest of the community and reveal the garments on the same day. Join the Facebook group for more info. December’s patterns are open to any pattern from The DIBY Club. Runs until January 20, 2020.
52 Week Sewing Challenge: a Facebook-only challenge with weekly themes. For an in-depth explanation of how it works, check out the Facebook group. January’s themes are:
- Week 1, Jan 1-5: Organize Your Sewing Space
- Week 2, Jan 6-12: Sew a WIP/UFO
- Week 3, Jan 13-19: Sew Something Related to a Healthy Lifestyle/Fitness
- Week 4, Jan 20-26: Sew Something in Sweater Knit or Swim Fabric
- Week 5, Jan 27- Feb: 2 Upcycle Something
#MadeWithWoolContest: hosted by @rylissbod this international contest is a chance to make any garment (knit, sew, crochet, weave) and post to themes throughout January. Ends January 31, 2020.
#Make3In3: sometimes it’s easier to plan in smaller chunks than a whole year out. @craftandthriftshop invites you to join them by only planning your making 3 months at a time. Whatever your craft, follow @craftandthriftshop for more inspiration in 2020.
#MAGAMSewalong: Make A Garment A Month! Tag @suestoney, @sewing_in_spain, and @hportemanteau in your posts with the hashtag for your self-makes only (sewing for others is not allowed). January’s theme is Genuine January (#genuinejanuary). Runs through January 31.
#SewFancyPants2020: get ready to sew fancy pants (whatever that means to you)! Follow @nf_merritts, @katiekortmanart, @thelittlepomegranate, @sierraburrell, and @bradschultzdesign for inspiration and read this blog post for more info. Get ready for a dance party at the end of January!
#SewFrosty: help @sakijane populate the hashtag with your best cold-weather makes, hacks and necessities to survive winter. Lasts until the weather turns warm!
#SewJapaneseInJanuary: a community event from @bloglessanna and @craftyjane_makes to sew from Japanese pattern books or use up Japanese fabric in your stash in January. Repeats in July! Runs through January.
#SewSuitUp: hosted by @crumpetsteaandsewing and @andreanaturally to encourage everyone to custom make their own suit. Check out this post for guidelines. Runs until January 31, 2020.
#SewSweaty: in contrast to the northern hemisphere, the southern hemisphere is currently experiencing summer. Join @maxcalifornia_ in figuring out what to wear and sew during the scorching summer months. Lasts until the seasons change!
#SewTwistsandTies: a casual challenge hosted by @cookinandcraftin. Make a garment with a twist or a tie in it. Runs through Jan 31.
#SewUncoventional: ready to emulate Project Runway and make a garment out of completely unconventional materials? No fabric, ribbons, or yarn allowed and only ONE closure can be used. Think you can do it? Tag @tabithasewer, @lynnwardrobesews, @sewingbloggers and use hashtag #sewunconventional. See this post for more rules and the weekly schedule. Ends Jan 31.
#SewYourBooks: got lots of books full of patterns you still haven’t made? Join @vladivos and @timetosew for some time to focus on just that in January 2020.
#SMS20: the Sew My Style challenge you know and love is changing hashtags! Use #SMS20 to be found in the sea of Instagram. January’s patterns are the Rad Patterns Kortney Bodysuit and Megan Nieslsen Tania Culottes. Join the mailing list to get the patterns at a small discount.
#SewYourWardrobeBasics: @seaofteal is dedicated to making more basics in 2020 and will post a monthly theme if you’re interested in joining in. Are you a blogger or on Instagram? Add your post to the link party on the 29th of each month. January’s theme is denim.
#SummerofBasics2019: for those in the southern hemisphere, enjoy making 3 summer basics in 3 months. Follow @fabricdrop for details. Runs through January 2020.
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