One Week, One Pattern 2019
November 8th 2019
Exciting news – One Week One Pattern is back!
Originally launched in 2012 by Tilly and The Buttons, the baton was passed to Sewisfaction and we’re delighted to be hosting again this year. We want as many people as possible to pledge, so we’ve pulled together a handy FAQ below so you can get the lowdown on this exciting challenge.
What is One Week, One Pattern?
Affectionally known as ‘OWOP’, it’s a photo challenge to try and get as many sewists as possible making the most out of their sewing patterns, by wearing garments made from ONE pattern for ONE week. This might be your favourite pattern you’ve made in lots of different fabrics, it might be one or two garments from the same pattern that you want to style in different ways, or you could be a pattern hacker who’s used the same pattern to make lots of different versions. The beauty of the challenge is that it’s totally up to you to choose which pattern and how you interpret it.
When is OWOP 2019?
Saturday 23rd November – Friday 29th November 2019
Who can join in?
Anyone! From complete beginners wanting to get more wear from their first makes, to more experienced sewers who love a ‘Franken-pattern’ and want to get hacking or show off their me-made wardrobes.
What pattern can I use?
It’s totally up to you to choose! You can use an indie pattern, a big four pattern or even your favourite vintage pattern. It could be a pattern you’ve made lots of times, or one that’s been gathering dust and needs a little love. The only thing you have to commit to, is to make it part of your outfit for seven days!
Do I need lots of versions to take part?
You decide! If you’ve only made one skirt so far, you could take on the challenge and style it a different way each day. If you’ve got the same pattern in lots of different fabrics, you could wear a different one everyday of the week! If you’ve got a pattern you’ve hacked, you might wear all or some of the versions.
Do I need to panic sew a whole weeks wardrobe for OWOP?
No! Absolutely not! The aim of OWOP is to show off the versatility of sewing patterns, and the creativity of the sewing community. You don’t have to sew up anything new to take part if you don’t want to. As we’ve said, we’ll be uber impressed if you can style one garment in seven different ways and not spill your lunch down yourself! If you do want to add to your handmade wardrobe, then maybe OWOP can give you a reason to look at your patterns in a different light or tempt you to use that fabric you’ve been stashing.
How do I actually take part?
You sign up following the info below, then when Saturday 23rd November rolls around, you take a pic of yourself in your handmade OWOP outfit each day. You can post on Instagram and use the hashtag #OWOP19 or if you’re not on Instagram, you can join our ‘Sewisfaction Sewcial’ Facebook Group which you can post into, or if you’re feeling particularly social you’re very welcome to post in both. The most important thing is that you sign up below first, as we’ll be cross referencing prize winners with the sign up post.
If you don’t want to post a pic of you actually wearing your outfit, that’s totally OK too. You could style it on a dummy, hanger or do a flat-lay on the floor.
I’m in! How do I sign up?
Leave a comment on this post with the following details:
Pattern company + pattern name + garment type (garment type can be hacked so just the original version is fine!) If you want to take part but don’t know what pattern you want to use, that’s fine, just put TBC.
Eg – Tilly and the Buttons, Coco, Dress
Please also say how you’ll be participating, either Instagram or Facebook and if it’s Instagram we’ll need to know your Instagram handle.
Can I post on my blog?
Yes please do! Feel free to share your thoughts, tell people you’re participating and share your outfits during OWOP 2019. If you could link back to this post so others have the full details on how to join in themselves that would be great.
So there you have it! I hope lots of you will join in with OWOP 2019, it’s such a great way to show off the creativity that the sewing community is just bursting with. There’ll be guest posts over the next few weeks to give you some inspiration and ideas, and we’re also compiling an AMAZING collection of prizes – more details to follow!
Sign up or ask any questions in the comments section below.
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I’ve never taken part before so this should be fun. I’ll probably go with the Nora top by Tilly and the Buttons.
I’ll be on Instagram @sew_what73
Hi, I’ll be taking part but haven’t decided which pattern to use yet. So TBC!
I’ll be participating on Instagram (@sewn_on_the_tyne)
I’ll also film a round up video over on YouTube (www.youtube.com/sewnonthetyne)
Yay OWOP 🎉
I’m going to submit the Heather dress from Sew over it London. I have 3 so far.
Yayyy This is my favourite challenge of the year!!
I’m using my #kemptonjacket by Pier & Palace Patterns. I have 6 and I was planning a Christmas one too ! Thank you Sheona and team for organising.
Colette Patterns, Moneta, Dress
So excited for this – the only sewing challenge I’m going to join this year! Instagram handle is @cme202.
Thanks for hosting!!
I’ll be participating this year as @sewingbythec on Instagram with a pattern TBC 😊
Im all game on.
Will be joining With Deer and doe pattern, Sirocco jumpsuit.
IG : ByBlumenfeld
Merchant and Mills- Top 64- Top and Dress Expansion pack. I’ll be on Instagram! This sounds fun!
Love this! I only started sewing in January so this is new to me. Thanks for hosting.
Tilly and the buttons – Bettine – Dress
I’ll be posting on Instagram
I’m in…..
Using designer stitch – Kat top- t shirt
I’ll post on Instagram @craftysewandsewindorset
🤗
Looking forward to this! Going to style my two skirts for a week.
That’s Colette patterns, Ginger, skirt and my Instagram handle is @vladivos
How fun! I’m in! On Instagram my handle is heatherj356. I’m not sure what pattern I’ll use yet, but I will figure it out!
oh i’m so excited! not sure which pattern i’ll use but count me in on instagram @studiogypsy !! xo
oh i’m so excited! not sure which pattern i’ll use but count me in on instagram [at] studiogypsy !! xo
Fab idea. Its just the thing I need to get my stash down a bit! My Instagram is @matuamaker. Can’t wait to join in x
I’ve never participated in OWOP before and I’d love to take part this year. The pattern I’ll use is the Freya from Tilly and the Button’s book Stretch. You can find me over on Instagram @corrineapplebymakes. Thanks for hosting!
I may change but I’m thinking:
Simplicity, 8243, trousers
I’ll participate on Instagram. My handle is @readexplorecreate
I am TBC on the pattern- (but it might be the Ogden cami). I plan to post on Instagram. My handle is @mystashislegal
Looking forward to the fun! – Jodie
Ps I only had 2 like items last year and had a ball with the styling challenge of it!
Happy to join again as @wakeymakes on IG with the Kingfishertop by The Sewing Revival. Thanks for hosting again K xXx
I will join in – pattern TBC (either the BHL Anna dress or the Anna Allen Persephone trousers).
On Instagram as @katievondoom
Looking forward to taking part again! I’ll be using the Tilly & The Buttons Freya top, and I’ll be taking part on Instagram – I’m @nightingaleanddolittle.
Hi. Robyn again, just posted but as it was finalising I realised I had made a typo in my email, so doing it again. Plan to make the Ogden Cami and will be posting via Instagram @the_headless_sewer
Thanks for hosting!
Yey, so happy this is back again!
I will participate with: Tilly and the Buttons, Coco, Dress
I will post on Instagram: @thedressgarden
I’m going to participate for the third year but the pattern i will choose is unknown yet!
I’ll be on Instagram @sew_bee_it