Sewing contests and sew-a-longs are fun and a great way to challenge your own sewing skills. Okay, winning is great also, but the experience makes it worth it, win or lose. The following Contests are found on Pattern Review<\/a>, and<\/span> Swoodsonsays<\/a>. <\/span>I always plan to enter, or actually enter, buy all the stuff, and forget to do it. I hope you have better luck than I do. The first two Sewing Contests and Sew-a-longs listed are from pattern review.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n All of the contests at Pattern Review<\/a><\/strong> have specific guidelines, be sure to read and follow the guidelines prior to beginning work and submission. For the month of October they are running the Sweater Knit Contest<\/span> and the Sew Small Contests.<\/span> The following links will be helpful in the Pattern Review Contests, *General Rules for all Contests <\/a>*<\/span>Contest Eligibility<\/a>*Voting Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n