Challenges #2, #3, and #4!!

Time to play a little catch up!  The first group of pictures are from the 2nd challenge, the Salme dress.  I fell in love with this cotton fabric when I first saw it and thought this was the perfect opportunity to use it.

 The great thing about this pretty netting, was that it didn't have to be finished and I thing it gives it a more whimsical, romantic feel.  Don't you?

 I also fully lined the dress, which was not called for in the pattern.

 So on to challenge #3!!!  When we all first started this Fabricista Competition, we were sent a box of 3 completely different textiles.  And then came thisHere were the rules:

Bundle Challenge

Remember that bundle we sent you?

You are finally allowed to use it!

We gave everyone a 6 yard mystery bundle and none of them are the same!

8 Seamstresses will compete in this challenge.

You will have one week to complete this challenge.

Challenge: Using the 6 yard Bundle we have sent you, make a 2 piece garment. What is in the bundle is a mystery and everyone will receive something different. Try to incorporate the three fabrics in some way. You can use fabric from your stash to finish your look, but keep in mind that the bundle fabric must make up a majority of your outfit. You will be judged on creativity, craftsmanship, the way you use your fabrics together, and fit. 

Submit at least three images of your work to show us the front, back, and any details that should be shown. We took pictures of all of the bundles before sending them out that we will use to help us judge.  Submit by: 9/30/13

And here was the mystery bundle I was given!!!  A houndstooth suiting, denim, and a floral swimwear knit!

And these are the patterns I used:

Please vote for me at: http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/
The voting will be posted until midnight on Wednesday!

And what is challenge #4, you ask???  Here it is!  My favorite so far...

Little Black Dress

Everyone needs a little black dress, right?

But where are you going in your LBD?

7 Seamstresses will compete in this challenge.

You will have one week to complete this challenge.

Challenge: For this challenge, be creative and make a little black dress for your perfect night out. 

Create a story for us. Are you going out with your husband on a romantic date or a fun night out with the girls? Where will you be going? What will you be doing? Your dress should be able to tell your story. 

You will be judged on creativity, craftsmanship, how the dress tells your story, and fit.

The winner will receive a Basket of Notions. 

Please send single (not collaged) images of your design, include a picture of the front, back, and details. We will select three we think best depict your look. 

In addition, please write a brief statement of your dress' story. Where are you going? Who are you going with? What will you be doing? etc.