Meet the Project Selvedge Contestants

Here are our Fabulous Project Selvedge Contestants!

Rachel
Meagan
Kathryn
Ingrid
Gretchen
Chanel
Alison

And the winner is.................
Rachel for her fabulous crochet bikini

Project Selvedge
Fashion Show Dates

March 6-13 at Selvedge 6pm
March 19 at MAM 6pm
March 27 at Selvedge 6pm
Finale April 6 TBA

ANY ONE ELSE READY FOR THE BIRTH OF SPRING?

Anya and her cute sundress are!

NEWS FLASH!

A quick Project Selvedge update (read more about our fashion design competition below-under the felt valentine how-to).

We are teaming up with the Missoula Art Museum's hipster art event Artini for the third challenge, so one of the fashion show dates has changed. (From Friday, March 20 to Thursday, March 19).

More importantly: Betty's Divine has added their amazing prize to the list of fabulous things that the overall winner will bring home. Ready? A $125 gift certificate to Betty's Divine (yesss!), but that's not all-they are also throwing in a Brazilian wax and an oil change (both by professionals, don't worry). I kid you not. I mean-who doesn't need that?!

All that and $500 in fabric-why wouldn't you apply?

DIY: FELT VALENTINES

1: CUT YOUR PATTERN FROM PAPER (OPTIONAL)

2: TRACE PATTERN TO FELT & CUT IT OUT

3: CUT OUT DECORATIVE PIECES & POSITION THEM ON YOUR VALENTINE

4: STITCH (OR GLUE) YOUR DECORATIVE PIECES TO YOUR VALENTINE

TA DA!

amy butler's newest apron pattern-fancy enough to be a dress!

PROJECT SELVEDGE

project selvedge is an amateur fashion design competition
(which means no excuses about "i'm not good enough" and all that!).
here's how it works:
1. go to the website and check out the application:
selvedgestudio.com
2. fill out the application and bring it to us by february 23 (along with $25-which by the way is all it will cost you. we provide all the supplies)
3. we'll let you know if you made it by february 27.
4. then the fun begins: each week we present the designers with a new challenge & supplies. you will have a week to sew your design.
5. there is a fab fashion show on friday evenings in march-your designs will be critiqued by a panel of judges who will pick a winner and a loser.
6. the loser of each challenge will have to hand in their project selvedge badge. if you are lucky & talented enough to make it, there is a finale fashion show in april.
7. now the good part: the prize. the winner of the finale will receive $500 in fabric from Selvedge. Betty's Divine is throwing in a $125 gift certificate, but that's not all! As if that wasn't enough, they will hook you up with an oil change and a Brazilian wax-I kid you not (and both done by professionals :).
got it? let us know if anything is unclear or if you have any questions! (we're really good at encouragement too if you need a little extra push)

L & M 541.7171
leah@selvedgestudio.com

PROJECT SELVEDGE

It's Project Selvedge time again! This is our yearly fashion design competition.

We urge YOU to apply (see the application on our website selvedgestudio.com)

I promise, the challenges are designed for beginners.

You'll thank us later.

We'll keep you updated with all the projects, challenges, and drama, but it's best if you come watch yourself. Every Friday in March from 6-8pm & the Finale is the First Friday in April!

Selvedge Sale

classes, classes, classes

You'll have to go our website for the full effect, but here's a taste of what's coming up for winter '10:



Some standards:

Kids Can SewBag: (1/24 3-6pm $35)
Simple Skirt (1/11 or 1/20 6-9pm $35)

Knit Skirt (1/28 6-9pm $35)



And some newbies:
Pencil Skirt (1/05 and 1/06 4-7pm $55). Flattering and versatile, with boots or heels. This classic silhouette attracts attention, in all the right ways, but be careful with your new powers girls!


Home Dec:
Power of Pattern (1/10 10am-noon)
Staple Gun Project (1/17 10am-noon)
Fabulous Designer Renee Brown will lead you through the details of design and get you moving in the right direction with these practical and fun workshops.

New One Hour Workshops like: New Mama (1/22, 5-6pm $12)

Don't for get Sew Lounge! (Open sewing for all skill levels)
First and Third Thursdays from 5-9 pm



And you would be a fool to miss our FREE workshops: Saturdays 11-1 pm
January
9th:: Felt Coasters
16th:: Tea Towels
23rd:: Café Apron
30th:: Evening Hair Clips



Don't forget you have to call or stop in to sign up and classes are small so get in here!

WINTER NESTING

BAD GIFT SOLUTIONS:

Not that we're implying these gifts were not...thoughtful...just that they are not exactly you. And (as long as you don't offend anyone) we have some suggestions for "improving" these bummer gifts into something that actually applies to your life.

1. Ugly sweater from Grannie Joan...solution: mittens, scarves and leg warmers (you could get a set of each out of one sweater!)

2. XL T-shirt from Aunt Millie's cruise to the Bahamas...solution: cut it into gores and make a skirt, cami, or just take in the sides and sleeves for a more fashionable (and ironic) look.

3. ANOTHER pair of flannel PJs...solution: pillow (with "decorative" button placket-great for a project with the kids), eye pillow (with lavender-hmmmm)

4. Old fashioned table linens from Great Aunt Mable...solution: piece them into a blanket (or curtain), yoga bag, grocery tote or drawstring make up bag



The moral of this story is that thrifty gals like us spare no scrap and aim for the functional. So don't feel guilty, just think of all the trees you're saving!

Tip: Basically, you're just using your gift like yardage and strategically placing pattern pieces.
We have all the workshops (Saturdays 11-1), classes, patterns, and books to inspire and motivate you to lock yourself in your sewing room for the rest of January.

Saturday Ipod Case Workshop

ipod case!!! make it at the saturday workshop, 11-1. free free free free free free free free free

MONTANA MERMAID

LOOK INTRIGUING?

WELL!

THIS IS FOR REAL & THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO LEARN MORE:

1. GO TO GREATFALLS, MT AND VISIT THE SIP & DIP. YOU WON'T REGRET IT (BUT IT'S BEST TO GO ON A WEEKEND)

2. CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEO KEYWORD: "MONTANA MERMAID" OR LOOK FOR THE PREMIERE OF "THE BEST BAR IN AMERICA" AT THE WILMA.

(PS WONDERING HOW WE KNOW ABOUT IT? WE PROVIDED THE...UM...BIKINI TOPS FOR THE MERMAIDS)

15 Last Minute Gift Ideas

Desperate for a last minute holiday gift?? Don't fret! These projects take less than an hour to whip up and it's extra special because it's hand-made by you!!

Rip Scarf- Rip the fabric right off the bolt and you have an instant scarf!
Felt Coasters-Bust out the tacky glue and top stitch if you're feeling ambitious!
Apron- Try the super easy cafe version
Wine bag- Dresses up any bottle beautifully
Tea Towels, napkins- perfect for a hostess gift
Potholders- We've got the special insulating batting at Selvedge!
Stuffed Toys- Use your imagination! Make up a character!
Wool Mittens or Fingerless Gloves- Felt some old wool sweaters and reuse!
Headbands and Wrist Cuffs- As easy as it gets!
Pillowcases- A quick and inexpensive way to dress up the bed
Pin Cushion- Think of fun shapes to make them in
Coffee Coozie- Re-Use a stylish coozie and skip the waste!

Printing on Fabric! Melinda will be here on Tuesday, December 16th to teach us how to make our own fabulous prints! Sign up by calling 541-7171.

SOME INSPIRATION FROM ALANA

Here are a couple photos of the owl pillow and owl stocking I made for my little guy out of all Selvedge materials. Turned out pretty sweet!


let us know about your fabulous projects too! leah@selvedgestudio.com

MISSED THE WORKSHOP?

Here we are, hard at work:

and the finished mitts...

we've got the pattern at the shop if you want to make a pair for all your friends (don't tell them, but that's what I'm making them for everyone I know)

Remade Clothes

free Saturday workshop 11-1
REMADE CLOTHES, MAKE THESE CUTE
HAND WARMERS OUT OF AN OLD SWEATER!

ADD AN APPLIQUE
And a pout then look super-cute, like Kristen!

Saturday Workshop Felt Flower

A customer project from the workshop!

Come make Heather Bailey's La Fleur Debris from scraps of felt and fabric

Kristen will help you make this fabric flower this Saturdday from 11-1 at Selvedge!

Felt Flower Coaster Saturday Workshop

Kristen getting ready for the Saturday Workshop!

We are making Felt Flower Coasters, Come join us 11-1 for a FREE workshop!

this project comes from the ZAKKA book we have!

Chiehyi Huang and Kristen at the last Saturday Scarf Workshop

Printing on Fabric Class

new Printing on Fabric Class!

with the fabulous Melinda!

Monday December 8th 6-9pm $35

Learn how to make your own stamps to create your own printed fabric!

Cafe Apron Workshop

Selvedge is planning a series of workshops starting in October. The workshops will be free to anyone who wants to attend (great gift ideas for a tight budget and a tight schedule).

Tea Towels:

Saturday, October 4 from 11-1pm @ Selvedge

Cafe Apron:

Saturday, October 11 from 11-1pm @ Selvedge

NEW Hip Strip Fashion Blog!

Check out our new project--------------FASHION PHOTOS!
We are photographing the famous and fashionable in Missoula.
So skip the jeans and sweats and make it beautiful, and local!

samatha

Check out Samatha's fabulous sweat shirt! She made the applique in the Stitch Drawing Class. She's made a Buffalo too! She is now taking orders.

Meet Kristin!

Here is our new employee Kristin modeling a bag made from the Stitch Drawing class offered next month. Come in an meet the super-talented, super-cute Kristin!

Stitch Drawing

Join us for a NEW class! Use applique and free motion to create a fabulous wall hanging or bag. Simple and super fun!