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 patterns for this years’ Single Pattern Contest: Simplicity 4795 (S4795) or 4797 (S4797), the child-sized version of the same pattern, by Andrea Schewe. They are very simple “nativity” costumes, but could be creatively made into many other things, including fairies, Elves, and other denizens of the Wylde. The only required piece is one of the four tunic variations, and as many or as few of the over-robes and accessory pieces as the contestant desires.

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 from Simplicity 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, March 30 in Cascade 5&6. 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 Cascade 5&6 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 for The Single Pattern Contest is 1 p.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 in Cascade 5&6. 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.

Simplicity pattern 4795: Misses', Men's, and Teen's Nativity costumes includes tunics, vest, coat, veil, shawl, headcover, belt, crown and wings.
Simplicity pattern 4797: Boy's and Girl's nativity costumes includes tunics, vest, coat, shawl, veil, head cover, belt, crown, and wings.

NWC46 Single Pattern Contest Entry Form

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Name*
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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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