100 Act of Sewing July is back for 2019 !

I've been planning this year's 100 Acts of Sewing July since last year and I'm really excited to be bringing you an even bigger and better version this year!

For those of you who don't know about the 100 Acts of Sewing patterns, they are a range of very simple, size inclusive garment sewing patterns by Sonya Philip that aim to get you making your own unique and hand-made wardrobe without too much fuss!  They are also great building blocks for boosting your confidence as they are easy to adapt and hack.  You can find out more about Sonya in this blog post from last year.

I'm delighted to be the sole UK retailer of the patterns and organiser of this social media event in July which celebrates the patterns and those who make them!  This year it will take place on Instagram and in our 100 Acts of Sewing Facebook group, with posts and tutorials here on my blog.

You can find all the patterns in the pattern section of my shop, or you can buy direct from 100 Acts of Sewing and other retailers worldwide. 

So how do you take part?  It's simple - you make the patterns and then post them on your IG account or in the Facebook group.

You will need to use the hashtag

#100actsofsewingjuly19

and the relevant hashtag for the pattern/s involved e.g #shirtno1, #dressno3 etc

plus follow and tag @beyond_measure_uk and the sponsor for that week.  

This year, I'm also adding some extra prizes for those of you who have taken your sewing a bit further with hacks and adaptation.

I'm splitting the month into 4 weeks this year and there will be two prizes given each week on Instagram from our sponsors and one in the Facebook group from me, Beyond Measure. 

Week 1 from 9am 1 July - post your entry by 9am GMT Mon 8 July
Prize A - randomly selected from any of your 100 Acts of Sewing makes posted that week on Instagram
Prize B - Best hack using Pants No 1 or Skirt No 1
Prize C - randomly selected from the FaceBook Group posts that week.

Week 2 from 9am 8 July post your entry by 9am GMT Mon 15 July
Prize A - randomly selected from any of your 100 Acts of Sewing makes posted that week on Instagram
Prize B - Best hack using Shirt No1 or Tunic No1 posted that week on Instagram
Prize C - randomly selected from the FaceBook Group posts that week

Week 3 from 9am 15 July post your entry by 9am GMT Mon 22 July
Prize A - randomly selected from any of your 100 Acts of Sewing makes posted that week on Instagram
Prize B - Best hack using Shirt No 2 or Pants no 2 (stretch fabric) posted that week on Instagram
Prize C - randomly selected from the FaceBook Group posts that week

Week 4 from 9am 22 July post your entry by 9am GMT Mon 29 July
Prize A - randomly selected from any of your 100 Acts of Sewing makes posted that week on Instagram
Prize B - Best hack using Dress No1, Dress No2 or Dress No 3 posted that week on Instagram
Prize C - randomly selected from the FaceBook Group posts that week

PLUS - Grand Finale! will be selected from any of your 100 Acts of Sewing makes posted that month in Instagram - enter by 9am GMT Tues 30 July.

This year I'm proud to have some fabulous sponsors on board - here they are:

  

TO KEEP THINGS FAIR AND TIDY, HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES:

1. You use the 100 Acts of Sewing patterns to take part.  These can be purchased from Beyond Measure or from 100 Acts of Sewing or other retailers. 

2. You will need to use the hashtag #100actsofSewingJuly19 plus follow and tag @beyond_measure_uk and the sponsor for that week to be eligible to enter.

3. You can enter garments that you have made previously but they must not have been entered into any previous 100 Acts of Sewing July events. You must post your garment in the relevant week to be eligible for a prize (not just update and old post)

4.  All deadlines that will be given refer to GMT.

5. All Instagram entries must come from public accounts.  

6. All Facebook entries must be posted in the Facebook Group.  You won't get access to the group unless you answer the questions.

7. Competition is open worldwide and prizes can be shipped internationally but in the event of a voucher being offered, you may need to pay shipping costs.  The organiser Beyond Measure and the Sponsors will not be liable for any customs fees or import duty.

8. Prizes are non-negotiable and may be offered from a particular range of goods only depending on the sponsor.