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
Forgot to say my name on Instagram is @didaburrell
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
Not done any challenges yet and this looks achievable. I am thinking of doing the Nina Lee Southbank. I will be posting on instagram. I am #federicijayne
Named Clothing, Ruska, T-shirt/dress (although I could change my mind 🙈) I’ll be taking part on Instagram @sosewdressmaking
Yay!!! How exciting.
I’ll be using Instagram @becsewcrazy and I’m going to choose the
Sew Over It, Ultimate Trousers
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s makes again.
Not taken part in this one before but I’m just finishing up the Colette Zinnia skirt in a chambray. I like it but I can see it being one that I’ll feel a bit “conspicuous” in so will use the challenge to get creative with it!
Will be on Instagram @sewhayleyjane
And on YouTube as SewHayleyJane
This will be my first competition, & I will be doing:
So over it
Heather
dress
on Instagram : @jackiesewandsow
I will join in – pattern TBC (either the BHL Anna dress or the Anna Allen Persephone trousers).
On Instagram as @katievondoom
This is my first Instagram sewing challenge ever! I will be doing Closet Case Patterns, Cielo, top & dress (because I just finished some in the Closet Case learn-to-sew class. I’m @rachelpcreations.
Haven’t done this one before but have just finished a Colette Zinnia skirt and am worried it’ll sit in the cupboard and not get worn so I will use the week to make me wear it!
Instagram @sewhayleyjane
YouTube.com/SewHayleyJane
This is my first year joining OWOP, I think I will go with Sew Over It’s Phoebe dress, I have a couple of dresses made up and the skirt is kind of perfect for a simple knit pencil skirt and I want to whip a few up using remnants. Hopefully I’ll be ready for the 23rd and can join in on insta. My username is @MadamFinnan
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.
I am in! I will be using Love Notion’s Classic Tee pattern, I’m on instagram @ ninkyphx.
Thank you for organising this! I’d like to participate for the first time please. I plan to use Tilly and the Buttons Coco as my pattern. I’ll be sharing in Instagram as @marythimble . As a full time uniform wearer this could be challenging, but I’m ready! Looking forward to seeing how creative everyone is😃.
I’m in! I’ll be sporting the Nina Lee Carnaby dress. My instagram handle is @fromwheredonewhat
Lovely to see this again. This year I’ll be doing the Ogden cami, having made sooo many of them 🙂 I’ll participate via Instagram @the_headless_sewer
Looking forward to it!
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!
It’s about time I ventured to join a challenge. Because this can be posted on Facebook, not just Instagram, I can give it a go so I plump for New Look 6483, blouse.
Looking forward to participating again. This year I’ll be wearing the Jennifer Lauren Handmade Juniper Cardigan. Hope it keeps me nice and warm. I post on Instagram @kayjaymorrison
Yey, so happy this is back again!
I will participate with: Tilly and the Buttons, Coco, Dress
I will post on Instagram: @thedressgarden
This looks like so much fun! I think I’ll go with the Closet Case Ginger Jeans, but we’ll say TBC in case I change my mind. I’m @kat.makes on instagram, that’s where I’ll be posting 🙂
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
Count me in!
Cocowawa – Chestnut – Sweater
@sew_dainty xx
Looking forward to giving this a go!
I’ll be using the Deer & Doe Myosotis dress pattern and sharing my outfits on my Instagram @harrietnaomi
Sew Liberated, Hinterland, Dress
I’ll be posting on Instagram (@foureyedbetty)
This sounds so fun!
In in for #OWOP19 I’ll be wearing my Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirts and sharing on Instagram @dogsinstitches_and_me
I would love to join in but haven’t decided which pattern to use yet, hopefully inspiration will strike before the challenge starts!
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Newbie here not taken part but like the idea of the challenge- for me it has to be TATB -Coco as it is my favourite.
I will join the Facebook group to show.
Is this international?
Hurrah- I love this challenge, and seeing everyone’s choices! I will be wearing the Anna dress by By Hand London! I am
@saraknitsandsews on IG
X
I love participating in this challenge every year! Last year I wore the Tilly and the Buttons Coco top/dress…This year I’m going to wear my Kalle shirts/dresses I think! I have 5 of them, so we shall see how I go with the weather! Thanks for organising such a great challenge!
You can follow me @ruthypotts on instagram
So excited to be doing this! Thank you for hosting. I’ll be wearing Tilly and the Buttons Coco all week. I’m on Instagram as @marythimble. (I did sign up a few days ago, but my comment seems to have got lost in cyberspace! Hopefully this one is saved 😄!)
Hi first time trying this challenge!
Likely to be the Tilly Freya but possibly not!!
Will post as Debsmadethis on Instagram
Thanks
As a newer sewer I am choosing Duck Butt Designs Basically Awesome Tee as my OWOP pattern. I don’t have instagram so will post on Facebook.
This my first ever challenge 😃
I’ve never done OWOP before, I’ll join in with the Ginger jeans from Closet Case Patterns! I’ll be posting on instagram, my handle is @geopri123
Hi Sewisfaction! I’ll be participating again this year on Instagram (@sewemiesew) I’m going be wearing the Closet Case Patterns Kalle shirt and shirt dress pattern! Thanks for running such a great challenge xxx
I do love this challenge because it’s not encouraging us to buy lots or sew lots -the slow sewists rejoice!
I’ll be joining on Instagram using the Moss Skirt from Grainline
@sew_sleep_deprived
Hey there,
My first OWOP I’m planning @tillybuttons #Coco
On IG as @Chatterstitch
Hi! I’ll be joining in the fun on Instagram on @sewingsiequiens
I’ll be wearing my TNT Tilly and the Buttons Agnes tops all week in various colour blocked variations 😁
I may do a blog post at the end of the week if I get time.
I’m looking forward to taking part with the Tilly and the Buttons, Agnes Top. I want to try and make it into a dress so I’ve got a deadline now!!
I’ll be taking part on facebook.
I’ll be joining in on Instagram! My first time!
Pattern – TATB freya
Instagram handle – cath_craft
Looking forward to it!
I will join in the OWOP challenge via Facebook using New Look 6483-, a pattern for a top.
I’m determined to give this a go. Pattern will be Tilly and the Buttons Coco. Instagram #trisewertops.
Yes! I didn’t think I had enough of any one pattern and then remembered I have made approximately loads of Nina Lee London Fleet Tops, so I am in! I’m on Instagram as Sophy_Sews_HK.
Yay! Looking forward to taking part again this year and seeing everyone else sharing too!
This time I’m choosing the Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan.
I’ll be taking part on Instagram @azapops
🎉🎉🎉
I’m going to use the Linden sweatshirt – I’ve only got 2 that fit me at the moment, but can whip one up in an hour! I was inspired by your dress hack last year. I’m @hagardashery on Instagram
I’ll be taking part too! I think I will go with the Tilly and the Buttons Agnes too.
I’ll be using Instagram @figgyj21
I’m signing up, pattern to be determined! I’ll post on Instagram @sew_can_sew
OK, last minute decision, but I’m in!
I’ll be wearing the Simple Sew Shannon Collection dress/top. It’s a bit of a challenge, because most of my Shannons are for a summer wardrobe, but hopefully a bit of layering will do the trick!
Oops, forgot to say – I’ll be on Insta @missbeacurtis
sew house seven, free range slacks, pants
I am joining the challenge and will be on Instagram @far_and_close
Tilly and the Buttons – Stevie – Top. I’ll be taking part in Instagram and my handle is @sewstainability
I will be taking part using the Tessuti patterns Mandy Boat tee. I am @doobis71 on Instagram. I am, as usual, late to the party but can’t wait to play along 🤩
Hi Sheona. I’m hoping to wear my Jennifer Lauren Handmade Gable Tops and dress hacks. I’ll be posting in Instagram @sewagnes😻
Oo, first timer here!
I will be using Nina Lee Southbank Sweater, I’ll be sharing on Instagram as @what_kayleigh_sews
I want to participate in #owop19
My name on Instagram is @stienmakes
I am using a dress pattern from Knipmode (a Dutch magazine) the 2016 June edition
I’ll try and keep up with my tops from The Tunic Bible. I haven’t done a challenge for a while. You can find me at @sunnydayz_06
I’ll be joining in with Helen’s Closet, Elliot Sweater. On Instagram @jorebeccasmith
I’m in! I’ll be using Christine Haynes Emery dress 😊. I’ll be documenting on Instagram hp_sews
Simplicity 6217 – Top
Instagram – lmckirdy
Looking forward to joining in this year 👍🏻 X
Instagram @quiltinglibrarian_fl
Made by Rae, Washi, in Tunic, top and/or dress. I’ve made several so far and can easily make a week, especially if pairing with a cardigan can make a different entry.
USA, Florida
Oooh nearly missed this! Just what I need to encourage me to actually wear my makes… I’ll be trundling out my Dear and Doe Myosotis dresses (and hacks) – on Instagram as @sewsouthsea!
Pledge:
Jenni Smith Sewing – Riley Collection – Top
Instagram – @thespeckyseamstress
I’m in! For the first time, I’ll be posting versions of a cardigan that I made, can’t remember the number but will give details on the posts.
I’m in and will be wearing my various Coco top and dresses from Tilly and the Buttons on IG under @scissorspapersewn
I’m going to take part with the peppermint wrap skirt by inthefolds/peppermint magazine and I’m @claremakes on Instagram
Colette – Sorbetto top – Top (Garment type)
Using IG, btw, with user s.alberola
A late sign up 🤪
I’ll be using the Made by Rae Gemma Tank as a top (maybe one dress hack too if I get my act together).
I’ll post on IG: @sewgabi
I forgot to say that I was participating using IG hahaha
My user is s.alberola and I will be making the sorbetto top from Colette patterns 🙂
I’m going to be wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress, and sharing my outfits on Instagram via my handle @pinkcoatclub
Ok, here goes, deep breath, I’m sure I can figure out this Instagram thing 😂. Tilly and the buttons – Stevie – Dress. @ginandstitch. Good luck everyone and thanks to all the sponsors and especially sewisfaction!
Coming to this late in the day! I’m opting for the Nina Lee Southbank Sweater and will be taking part on Instagram.
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Almost missed this hope it’s ok to join a day late
Toaster sweater. Sew House Seven
Instagram annwatts25
Closet Case Patterns Kalle shirt/dress. I’m fatspanna on Instagram.