Costume Contest Rules

Rules

  • Rule #1: Your sewing machine must still function as a sewing machine when in costume
  • Rule #2  You can use any materials you like to construct your costume as long as at least 25% of the costume is fabric (honor system)
  • Rule #3  Anything physically attached to your sewing machine (ie. extension table, thread stand) as well as any area within 12 inches of your machine is fair game for costuming 
  • Rule #4  No “slutty” sewing machines or anything else slutty

How to Enter

  • Take a picture of your machine in costume and submit to retreat committee to be placed on ballot if you want to compete in category
  • Put your sewing machine in costume and attend the retreat costume party Saturday night if you want participation tickets
  • Put your sewing machine in costume and attend the retreat costume party Saturday night if you want participation tickets

Costume Categories

  • Quilty(est)
  • Guild Spirit (guild colors or guild related)
  • Most Frightful
  • Most Humorous
  • Most Techie/Engineered