NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids Sewing Challenge 2020 Kick Off and Order Your Challenge Project Pack Today
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, and Riley Blake Designs. Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they “sew for fun”— while making a pillowcase with NASA Out of this World Planets fabric or Butterflies on Light Purple fabric with coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs; along with an I Sew For Fun sewing tool by Clover.
Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Packs purchased by an adult, and emailing two photos to [email protected] on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth sewing/working on the challenge project using the I Sew For Fun Tool (included in the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack), and a second photo of youth with completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer not to show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age–when emailing photos to [email protected].
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited!
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Kick Off—Part One: Purchase and Prep Your Supplies
Supplies Needed
- Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack includes 3/4 yard NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple, coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs, and one mystery I Sew For Fun Sewing Tool by Clover.
- The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial , will be available September 15, 2020, right here at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog.
- Sewing Machine, sewing thread, and basic sewing tools.
Helpful Notions
Using the right sewing tools assists with creating a successful sewing project! Above is a photo showing all the I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover. You may use any of the above I Sew For Fun sewing tools while sewing your pillow case challenge project! Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so email your photos—anytime—to The NZP Team at [email protected], and/or share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!
Prep Before You Sew
Gather your sewing supplies and prep your fabric for sewing. Included with the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack is everything you’ll need to complete the I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Project, you’ll supply the thread! When you receive your challenge project pack, open the package and prep your fabrics. The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial will be available September 15, 2020, right at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog. If you’re ready to get started sooner than September 15, you’ll also find our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting. Read all directions, before beginning.
Before the sewing process, pressing and starching the fabric adds a bit of stiffness that helps make the cutting and sewing easier.
The I Sew For Fun Pillowcase may be sewn on a sewing machine, and/or sewing machine and serger!
As soon as you receive your 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack you may start making your pillowcase! You’re the designer: You may choose to embellish your pillowcase with ribbons and/or lace, and/or add your name with fabric markers, and/or decorate your pillowcase as desired. Remember, you must use the office challenge fabrics included with the project pack and one I Sew For Fun sewing tool—all included with the challenge kit!
Coming, September 15, right here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Step-by-Step Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial!
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NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Guidelines
1. Challenge is open to all youth, ages 15 and under, residing in the continental US.
2. The challenge is limited to the first 30 persons whose parent or guardian purchases the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase project pack as soon as possible at ShopNZP.com to reserve challenge spot. Quantities are limited.
3. Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps! Or go ahead and get started with our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting.
4. Sew a pillowcase using the official Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack fabric, along with any sewing and/or serging techniques. Construction may be done by hand or by machine. Participants may use any type of embellishment, decorations, and may add designer touches. Work may be done exclusively by the participant, and/or with the assistance of an adult. One pillowcase per participant. Challenge participants, and/or an adult parent/guardian must email two photos to [email protected] on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth using Clover’s I Sew For Fun Tool(s) while sewing and/or working on the project, and a second photo of youth with the completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer to not show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age when photos to [email protected].
Participants will be judged on workmanship, creativity, and overall appearance. Participants photos will be shared on sponsoring companies social and web sites to promote the love of sewing.
Prizes will be awarded to those making the top three cinch sacks, along with additional prizes awarded randomly. Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 30, 2020.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack (choose a project pack with NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple and coordinating Shades Fabrics). Purchase challenge project pack, at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited! Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps!
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Prizes 2020
Thank you to our sponsors!
- Clover I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions Bundles, four different. $125 value
Additional Challenge Prizes Coming September 15!
For Adults and Sewing Teachers: Tune in and watch Nancy Zieman and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
For a listing of all I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover, visit ShopNZP.com.
For a chance to win a NEW! I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case from Clover, please leave a comment below and share if your youth, age 15 and under, is interested in joining us for the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge.
Clover will give away one I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles set with Heart-Shaped Case, to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
The randomly selected winner of an Ultimate Quilt ‘N Stitch Presser Foot from Clover, from the August 27 Blog Post, Table Runner and Wall Hanging Sewing Tutorial featuring 2-1/2” Precut Fabric Strips is, Beth D.
Her comment is: I would hang the runner up in side of my living room/den in my house.
Happy Stitching!
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Feldman Alice
What a great idea. If quarantine is still in effect more of this would be appreciated. Thanks
REBEKAH LILLY
Love this idea! We homeschool our daughter and incorporate sewing time each week using Nancy’s I SEW FOR FUN book. Thanks!
Phyllis H. Lewis
I have two eligible granddaughters who are creative and would love to show off their sewing skills in this fun way.
Alice
Anytime sewing with children is never wasted time. Parents are learning patience and children a skill that can be used the rest of their lives.
Hannah W
My kiddos are interested in sewing and I think this year’s project will interest them more than last year’s. My son is waiting for his NASA quilt to be finished and would particularly like a coordinating pillowcase.
Linda Tyson
My granddaughter, age 7, and I accept the challenge. We are going to order the space fabric since she decided she wants to be an astronaut!
Linda Johnson
I have two little boys that are just itching to get into the sewing room with me. This would be a great idea for them.
Thank you and God Bless for sharing these amazing ideas with all of us.
Bonnye
This is a great idea. I plan to teach a neighborhood girl since we all have extra time.
Ruth Ann Assaid
I love my ‘I Sew for Fun’ book. My granddaughters and I have made several of these things. Two of them have won prizes for their quilted items in their Fair.
Rita S
I have two nephews that would love to make their own pillow case.