#1 Challenge Project Selvedge!

Theresa is our challenge #1 winner! she gets "immunity" for next weeks challenge, the KICKBALL Challenge!
Wanna see more photos? There is a Photo Album on our Facebook page!
The link is just there, on the left!

We had soooo much fun! The first Challenge was a great success!

sandi, sandi, sandi

Have we bragged recently about our buddy and famous fabric designer Sandi Henderson? Well, she's here and not only is she a guest judge for Project Selvedge (something tells me she's going to be the "nice one"), but she is going to personally show you how to make her newest skirt pattern. That is if you get signed up in time...keep an eye on the class calendar for the date!

Project Selvedge!

The time is finally here! Are you as excited as me? Are you as nervous as the designers? Are you confused about what Project Selvedge is?

Here's the deal:
Every year we get inspired for spring by collecting a group of Missoula's aspiring amateur fashion designers (a la Project Runway, except with real people, real budgets, and less drama). Each week we give them a new challenge. They have 1 week to sew their designs and on Friday evenings we have a fashion show and judging.

We don't want you to miss any of the dates!:
All shows are at Selvedge (509 S Higgins) and start at 7p
Challenge 1 Fashion Show: March 5
Challenge 2 Fashion Show: March 12
Challenge 3 Fashion Show: March 26
Challenge 4 Fashion Show: April 2
Challenge 5 Fashion Show: April 9
Challenge 6 Fashion Show: April 16
Final Fashion Show: May 7

Saturday Workshop!

St. Patty's day is comin' up soon, don't throw a party without these babies....SHAMROCK COASTERS! Your table will love you! No more water stains! YAY! ♥ Join us this Saturday (March 6th) at 11am for a fabulous FREE workshop! There's parking in the back too!

SPRING CLASSES!!

I don't know about you guys, but Selvedge is ready for spring!!
We are starting to plan our new class calendar for Spring so now would be a good time to make suggestions. Anything you've been dying to learn how to do? Any project suggestions? Let us know!

Post a comment or shoot us an email: leah@selvedgestudio.com

Saturday Workshop!

KNIT HEADBANDS!
Come into Selvedge (509 s. higgins) this Saturday February 27th at 11am for our FREE workshop! All that you have to purchase are your embellishments (buttons, appliques etc.) which are optional AND you are welcome to bring your own! Using our beautiful knits, make a cute daytime headband or a simple one for yoga and pilates classes! They are functional, cute and a great way to hide a bad hair day! See you this weekend! Check our website for a complete list of our Saturday workshops at selvedgestudio.com

SHOP SELVEDGE ONLINE!

Have we reminded you latetly?

Now you can :: SHOP SELVEDGE ONLINE :: Sweet huh?

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Final Chance at being Missoula's Numero Uno (amatuer fashion designer that is).

There are: one, two...EIGHT! challenge bags left!! That means that the next 8 people who come and get a bag have a chance to compete, and that's it. So don't delay-get in here, competition is tight.

Wondering what the heck I'm talking about? Project Selvedge is an amatuer fashion design competition (a la Project Runway) where local designers and enthusiasts compete for a grand prize. Get all the details below...see what we did last year, get a full list of rules... (search "project selvedge" in the left side bar)

See you soon!

THIS is why you don't miss Saturday workshops:

Look how cute and happy we are!

(And our Valentines were very happy too.)

Join Tina & Leah (pictured) & Shannon & maybe Jesse, Zoe, or Rachel, & all our other awesome workshop regulars. In good wholesome fun: Saturdays 11-1 (all ages and skills).

get a list of workshops: Selvedge's Class Calendar

Saturday Workshop

SATURDAY WORKSHOP!

This Saturday the 20th of February at 11am come to Selvedge for our Saturday morning workshop! It's free and fun! We are making sachets! These little pouches are super adorable and smell amazing. Filled with lavender and flax seed, they will make any drawer in the house smell yummy. See you Saturday!

♥ Saturday Workshop! ♥
It's not too late to make Valentines! Get into Selvedge this Saturday morning to make some fun, felt valentines! Bring the kids too! They are super easy and so cute. The possibilities are endless, embellish a lot or keep them simple. Anything goes. PLUS, you will get to play around with free-motion sewing! Show the special ones in your life how much you LOVE them! 11am at Selvedge Studio (509 S. Higgins) There's parking in the back too if you can't find a spot! p.s. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY- ♥ Selvedge

Jacket Challenge

Julia
Theresa
Megan
Kylie
Michel
Jodi
Lorraine
Laurie

Madison
Ella (Michelle)
Caryn

Project Selvedge Challenge # 1

The "unfortunate fabric contest":

From your grab bag of woodland scenes and cherry blossoms, make a garment (or garments) that exemplifies you as a designer. What inspires you? Consider this a wordless mission statement. You can manipulate the fabric in any way you want, but you cannot use any additional materials (except a $5 notion budget at Selvedge). You must incorporate at least 2 different printed fabrics from your bag. "Make it work," as the say

The garments are due March 5 @ 6p, but in order to get on the Fashion Show roster, you need to contact Selvedge by March 1 (541 7171).

Fashion show at 7pm.

PROJECT SELVEDGE:

As promised, here are the
Rules and Regs:
You must be available the following dates for Fashion Shows (all Fridays):
March 5
March 12
March 26

April 2
April 9
April 16 (or 15?)

Finale! May 7
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If accepted as a contestant, you must participate in all challenges and have no outside assistance.
Each week, one contestant will be eliminated based on the judge's critiques and decisions.
Each contestant is responsible for finding a reliable model to wear the clothes created in each challenge.
Before each show, designers will be allowed to accessorize their model with items from Betty's Divine.
Each challenge has specific guidelines, a budget and rules. Supplies will be provided by Selvedge and each contestant will have a week to sew the garment at home.
All construction and design must be done without help from others.
Ready-made patterns may be used as long as they are modified significantly.
Two designers will compete in the final challenge and fashion show for the grand prize.
In order of priority, each challenge will be judged on:
1. overall design
2. creativity
3. solution to challenge
4. quality of craftsmanship & fit on the model.

Thanks, & good luck!
(I didn't bore you with ALL the details. Catch those on our website selvedgestudio.com)

MOLLY MURPHY

Shamelessly riding Molly's coat tails, we here at Selvedge are proud to show you how she puts our silks and velvets to work. Molly lives here in Missoula and if you ever get a chance to see Molly's work, GO!! It's like nothing you've ever seen before.

Take the rare oppurtunity to own your own piece at the Missoula Art Museum's Artini Art Auction. Rush right over there! The auction ends February 18th!

Molly's blog

Welcome February!

Get out there in the mush for a bit of culture tonight.

Wine and cheese your way to Selvedge tonight for our first fashion design competition of the season.

See who's who in Missoula's sewing and design scene in a fashion show @ 7p @ Selvedge (509 S Higgins). Our distinguished judges (if I do say so myself) will choose a winner, but really everyone wins in a fashion show!

See you then! (7p @ Selvedge)

FREE WORKSHOP!

Saturday Workshop!

January 30th 11am-1pm


Drop by Selvedge (509 S. Higgins) to make this hot new accessory! These little hand-made hair clips will add fabulous flair to any outfit! Make a sophisticated clip for evening, or a playful, cute one for the day! Plus, U of M is back in session and you will need cute stuff for school, duh!

Be a fan of Selvedge on facebook!
Pretty please....

beautiful blouse...

New fabrics AND new patterns!? Oh the joys of life...

Wait until you see the NEW Liberty of London fabrics AND our new patterns from Colette company! They are simply to DIE for! Liberty gives us gorgeous lightweight cottons in fabulous prints. Here is one of the beauties made up into THIS beauty:

This blouse from Colette patterns is sooo cute. Simple, versatile and perfect for embellishment. We love it!
shop online! yay!

Sweetiebird Quilt!

How cute is this quilt?!? Take the class!
If you have never made a quilt, this class is the perfect way to start! Pick out your favorite fabrics and embellishments to make this adorable, applique style quilt. The class is 2 sessions, Wed. 3/17 and Monday 3/22 from 6-9pm at Selvedge! It's easy and FUN, plus everyone you know will be wanting one! Give it a go!

project of the week:

As if we needed another reason to love Marimekko.
Christine's drool-worthy quilts are our favorite project this week

saturday workshop!
january 16th, 11am-1pm


You can never have enough TEA TOWELS!! For the kitchen, bathroom or wherever!
Don't miss out this Saturday where we will make these little cuties! Supplies are only $2.50-$4! See you then!

Tip:

You know those hideous sticky hooks from Ace that are oh-so handy and equally ugly?

Voila!! Problem solved, Selvedge-style:

pretty & new

that darn Amy! there's just no stopping her. now you know what's new too, printed cottons and oilcloth to die for. & Ms Butler's not the only one with new stuff, but you'll have to come in to see the rest-we're holding it captive...

JACKETS, JACKETS, AND JACKETS..OH MY!!!

It's not to late to join in the fun! The National Jacket Competition is February 5th which gives you just enough time to get your jacket done! Create your own custom jacket or use any pattern you would like! Get more details about the rules here! Win $100 IN CASH, $50 to use at Selvedge, dinner for two at Iza AND don't forget about your very own spread in Threads magazine! Get going already!! What do you have to lose!?!? The fashion show will be Friday, Feb. 5th, 7pm at Selvedge Studio (509 S Higgins)!

SATURDAY WORKSHOP!

JANUARY 9TH, 11 AM-1 PM

Stop by Selvedge to make these adorable felt coasters! Ditch those ordinary coasters for these fresh, funky, and fabulous felt ones! Save your table from dreaded water marks! You will even get a chance to do some free motion action! See you Saturday!

Sale Fabrics 50% OFF!!!

Calling all bargainistas! Come check out our rounder of sale fabrics, all priced at 50% off regular retail. We're bursting at the seams and need to make room! Check back often as new fabrics are added to the sale section.

20% OFF Your Home Dec Special Order

Time is running out to take advantage of our 20% sale on home dec special orders! Liven up your home for the new year with some new curtains, slip covers, pillows & seat covers for your kitchen chairs! Come shop the hundreds of books (& 1,000s of choices in all price ranges) of fabulous fabrics for the home. There is no minimum order so don't hesitate!

Sale ends 1/31/10

Resolutions for the New Year:

‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions and Selvedge has made you a little list:

# 1. Let your creativity flow with one of our many fashion design competitions (check out November in the blog archive). & get going on your portfolio for Project Selvedge!

#2. No better way to loose weight than to get addicted to a sewing project (who has time to eat? Plus that would require you clean your project off the kitchen table).

Selvedge has tons of classes, workshops, and patterns on our website for your newest addiction-hey there are worse things to be addicted to…this one’s doctor approved.

#3. Make friends: invite the girls over for a crafting party: Wine + girlie giggles multiplied by awesome fabric = a darn good time. Trust me, we do it all day at work-well without the wine-for the most part.

#4. Learn something new! Sewing is good for your mind body and soul so put your book club on hold and start your own sew lounge.

Selvedge to the rescue with expert (but mostly just super fun) teachers for classes and workshops for all skill levels. Go to the website before you miss something! selvedgestudio.com

last minute gift idea:

all you need is 2 fat quarters ($5) & about a half hour (priceless). we have a pattern!


everyone needs an
ENVELOPE PILLOW

Still need ideas for Christmas gifts?!?
It's not too late! We have a HUGE list of really cute and easy ideas! Who doesn't love a pair of leg warmers made from recycled wool sweaters? What about a little case for an ipod? Or how about a yoga mat carrying bag, nifty throw pillows, headbands.....the list goes on and on! Look up even more ideas at Amy Butler's website at amybutler.com OR heatherbailey.com. Come into Selvedge, we have TONS' more great gift ideas too!

SATURDAY WORKSHOP! 12/19/09
11 am - 1 pm

How adorable and crafty are these gift tags?! These felt and fabric, custom made gift tags will spruce up any old present. Make them for all of your gifts! Come to our workshop this Saturday and we will show you how! Get creative!

NEW FABRICS!!!

Stop in and check out the fabulous, NEW fabrics from Missoula's very own, Sandi Henderson! Her "Meadowsweet" line of fabrics are funky, cute and bright which will brighten up any mood in this snowy weather!