September 22, 2008 CC27 Tours and Extensions Space & Questionare Available The
CC27 Tours and Excursions space is available now, just created this
week. It's not fancy but it does the job. Check it out
and be sure to give Betsy feedback: http://www.hawkeswood.com/cc27/ ! September 18, 2008 Simplicity Pattern Contest
Simplicity is sponsoring a contest for the best use of a Simplicity pattern in any of the
competitions; Fantasy & Science-Fiction Masquerade, Future Fashion Show, or Historic
Masquerade. First Prize will be $250.00, Second Prize will be an assortment of Simplicity
Patterns, and Third Prize will be a Side Winder (bobbin winder). Simplicity sponsored a similar
contest for Costume Con 3, and the first prize went to Adrian Butterfield who adapted a
Simplicity coat pattern for her SS Officer's greatcoat in the Historic competition.
The rules are quite simple (pun intended.) You must start with a Simplicity pattern. It can be of
any age , it does not have to be from their current catalog. You must bring a copy of the front of
the pattern envelope clearly showing the Simplicity pattern number. The garment must be part of
a costume entered in one of the three contests listed above, but it does not have to be the major
feature of the costume. While documentation is not required, the judges would probably
appreciate a brief written description as to what you did. (This can be turned in at the
convention.) You will have to fill out an entry form for this contest, either on-line or at the
convention. You must agree to allow Simplicity to use pictures of the costume and your name
for promotional purposes should they choose to do so.
This prize is unrelated to any of the other prizes in the contests, but because it can apply to a
costume entered in any of the three contests, the winner will be announced with the winners of
the Historic Masquerade on Sunday night.
