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The Refashioners 2017 – And the winner is….

17th November 2017

So here we are! At the end of another series and about to announce the winner of The Refashioners 2017. Yet again it’s been jaw droppingly brilliant. So many great refashions. So much creativity and skill on display. So many suits given a new lease of life and hopefully….many more people discovering the rewards that come from reusing garments and seeing them as a source of fabric and potential.

The task of  establishing  a winner from the sea of awesome creativity that was the community challenge this year was, as you can imagine, a tough one! How on earth to choose from all those great makes ….?! (You can check out all the community entries on  instagram and facebook.)

I sought feedback from everyone involved in this years series. And in the end it was apparent that aside from an overall winner we just had to recognise a couple of other entries as well. But first….drum roll…

The winner of The Refashioners 2017  is…..

The Refashioners 2017 - ToyaIn the end we were so impressed with several elements of Toya’s make. The style and wearability. The versatility of each of the pieces to be worn separately or  in combination with eachother. The number of garments squeezed out of one suit is seriously impressive in itself and the overall quality of fit and finish…The Refashioners 2017 - ToyaThe Refashioners 2017 - Toya

There’s something here for  everyone to take inspiration from.  No matter what your sewing level at least one of these will be achievable.  More advanced sewers might tackle the jacket….but equally a pencil skirt is achievable at any skill level. There’s a  combination of complexity and simplicity between these three pieces that is truly inspiring no matter your sewing level. And in the end that is what The Refashioners is about. Inspiring as many people as possible to give refashioning a try.

Toya didn’t stop there though….she’s also responsible for this adorable mini collection all made from a single dyed linen suit that was covered in stains and had seen better days. Another stunning  and inspiring transformation…The Refashioners 2017 - community challenge entriesThe Refashioners 2017 - community challenge entries

 

So there’s our winner!! Thoroughly deserving I hope you agree!!

But there are 2 other entries that deserve recognition. Both very popular. Both clever and skilled and inspiring in different ways.

Firstly Liesl. Huge amount of work and detail has gone into this and a very close call for winning overall….The Refashioners 2017 - challenge entries

 

Secondly, Kate’s dress is such a clever and creative use of panelling and piecing and the shoulder details painstakingly assembled from tiny strips of fabric and piping are such an creative and subtly showstopping feature…The Refashioners 2017 - community challenge entries (3)

Both Liesl and Kate will receive a £50 voucher to spend at Minerva Crafts and £25 to spend with Fiskars.  Awesome job ladies!

Blown away once again by the creativity on display in our amazing sewing community.  I think I’ve really put people through the wringer with this year’s theme! if it’s any consolation….next year….might be slightly different…..and arguably much easier…probably  😉

For now, thank you to all the bloggers that kick started this series, to all the official and prize sponsors for the series, and most importantly, YOU! Another year. Another awesome series of The Refashioners. Nailed.

 

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8 Comments

  1. Julie TD says

    17th November 2017 at 11:55 am

    A truly amazing and inspirational series thank you, and well-deserved winners. I really enjoyed seeing what all those creative minds produced from a recycled suit.

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  2. PsychicSewerKathleen says

    17th November 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I think your pick of the winner was spot on – jaw dropping amazing. I was amazed at the first picture but then to see the dress with the fitted bodice and skirt AND jacket…well! She truly is the Goddess of the Re-Fashion. Love the other 2 as well though – all set a standard for us sewists to aim for – creativity, fit and technical skill at its finest. Thank you for all the work you’ve put into this amazing contest Portia!

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  3. Diana Pais says

    17th November 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Truly deserving! Congratulations Toya!

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  4. Sandy Snowden says

    17th November 2017 at 5:46 pm

    well done to these brilliant ladies! the winner – yes, totally agree. way to use all the fabric!
    and the others were up there, too. Corduroy is quite prone to shredding and fluff, so the weaving of strips of it had to take determination!

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  5. Jane Madge says

    17th November 2017 at 8:58 pm

    Absolutely brilliant makes.

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  6. Gillian says

    17th November 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Fantastic! SO glad you keep running this challenge!

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  7. kalimak says

    18th November 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Congratulations to the winners! These refashions are stunning!

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  8. Suzy Roberts says

    18th November 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Fabulous makes by the worthy winner. So many great refashions…..Thanks for running this inspiring challenge. Suzy

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