Theme
Back To Basics
Technical Requirement
Materials must serve a technical purpose
1st Place: $175
2nd Place: $50
Build Time
8 weeks (March 7th - May 1st)
Submissions
Until Tuesday May 3rd 11:59:59 PT
Voting
May 4th - May 7th
Winners Announced/Paid
May 7th/8th
Base layers and undergarments can make or break your comfort throughout the day. Design and make at least two base layers and/or undergarment pieces that serve specific purposes such as moisture wicking leggings for an early morning commute, a set of thermals for day or night, breathable t-shirt and simple gym short
Challenge requirements:
- Make at least two garments
- The two garments must be unique. You can make two shirts but they must have distinct patterns
- The materials used must have serve a specific technical purpose in the garments (don't overthink this)
- Be able to speak to the materials and design choices you made
Example garments:
- T-Shirts
- Tanks
- Leggings
- Activewear/Gym Shorts
- Underwear
- Thermals
- Swimwear
Why This Challenge?
The basics often go ignored in the DIY world but knowing how to work with these materials and patterns will greatly improve your skills in other areas. Many of techniques and principles used on smaller garments or base layers with stretch are universal which is why this challenge is asking for two garments.
This is a challenge; it is meant to push your abilities and ideas. If you've watched any competition reality TV show, you know sometimes you need to trim the fat off your projects, consolidate or align materials and designs, ask for help, and most importantly manage your time.
If you're feeling stuck, think about the season change coming up, what will you need or want?