NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids Sewing Challenge 2022 Kick Off and Order Your Challenge Project Pack Today
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2022 sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, and Benartex Fabrics. Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they “sew for fun”— while making a pillowcase with Stars Royal Blue fabric or Springtime Butterflies Lilac Fabric with coordinating Chalk Textures fabrics by Benartex; along with a Clover sewing tool.
Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2022 by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2022 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 23, 2022: One photo showing youth sewing/working on the challenge project using the Clover tool (included in the 2022 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! 2022 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2022 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase the Official 2022 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 2022 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack includes 3/4 yard Stars Royal Blue or Butterflies Lilac, coordinating Chalk Textures fabrics by Benartex, and one mystery Clover Sewing Tool .
- The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial , will be available September 13, 2022, 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 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 2022 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 13, 2020, right at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog. If you’re ready to get started sooner than September 13, 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 2022 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 Clover sewing tool—all included with the challenge kit!
Coming, September 13, 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 2022 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 13, 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 2022 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 23, 2022: One photo showing youth using Clover’s Sewing 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 pillow cases, along with additional prizes awarded randomly. Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 29, 2022.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2022 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2022 I Sew For Fun Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack (choose a project pack with Stars Royal Blue or Butterflies Lilac and coordinating Chalk Textures Fabrics). Purchase challenge project pack, at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited! Coming, September 13, 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 2022
Thank you to our sponsors!
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 Clover Sewing Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions, visit ShopNZP.com.
Are you’re traveling through the Wisconsin countryside this fall? Make plans to visit the The Nancy Had a Notion History Exhibit! The exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor of The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio–Now easily accessible by our new elevator, Monday through Saturday this summer!
Join our NEW! Quilting Group–meeting the second Thursday of each month–at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio! Sign Up in-store or online, Today at ShopNZP.com!
Join us for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, September 8-10, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin. Plan an exciting getaway ! View the Advanced Registration Guide, register for the Stitch it! Sisters lectures, then view the listing of vendors–including our NEW! Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio vendor booth at quiltshow.com! We look forward to seeing you in-person, next week at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show!
Visit the NEW! Lorraine Torrence Wearable Art Exhibit & Pop Up Boutique open free of charge to the public for a limited time at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio: September 1-17; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat.; exhibit is closed Sunday.
For a chance to win a 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! 2022 NZP Kids’ Sewing Challenge.
Clover will give away one 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.
Happy Stitching!
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