Although Costume-Con 43 will not take place this year, Chairman Henry Osier announced that the Future Fashion Show and the Single Pattern Contest will still take place in April as virtual events. These events will provide the costume community with a glimpse of what virtual competitions are like and how to run them.
Future Fashion directors Pierre and Sandy Pettinger, and Single Pattern directors Bruce and Nora Mai decided to go forward with their respective events as virtual competitions, and have created Facebook events where those who are interested can stay up-to-date with the latest news.
- Future Fashion:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1351437902960173/ - Single Pattern:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1816090722490014/
Both contests will take place via Zoom on April 12, 2025 starting at 9pm ET, 6pm PT. The link will be posted on the Facebook event pages.
Future Fashion Show
Most of the original rules for the show as originally published on the Costume-Con 43 website still apply. However, we will need to add a couple of rules.
- To enter the Future Fashion Show you must inform us of your wish to do so and which design you wish to make. All designs are available since we will not limit how many folks can make a given design, with the exception of Space Bee Princess on page 24 and Iris on page 60. You can do so via a Facebook message or e-mail (Folio@CC43.org). If you have already chosen a design and informed us, you do not need to do so again. Choices must be made by March 31, 2025. (We really recommend choosing earlier since that would only give you a week to make your choice.)
- Entrants will need to supply us with photos of your entry. We prefer a dropbox link sent to us via a Facebook message or email. If this is not possible, let us know and we will figure something out. We would like a front view, back view, and any detail shots you would like to include. If you have any workbook notes, you may send us those as well.
- Photos must be received no later than 8 pm Central Time on April 5, 2025.
- If you have not yet received a copy of the Future Fashion Folio, let us know and we will send you a dropbox link so you can download it.
- After the show, we plan to upload the show onto YouTube.
- We encourage everyone to donate to Henry Osier so he can pay for closing everything down. This will include any last-minute bills that may come up. We want to emphasize that this is NOT required to enter the show, and you may enter even if you were not a member of Costume-Con 43.
— Pierre and Sandy Pettinger, Future Fashion Show Directors
Single Pattern Contest
The rules for the contest as originally published on the Costume-Con 43 website still apply. As a reminder, here are the patterns selected for this contest. All are available online, directly from the pattern companies, and may also be available at local fabric stores that remain in your area.
1. A pair of overall patterns paying tribute to Oshkosh WI, the home of OskKosh B’Gosh. Founded in 1895 they are renowned worldwide for their children’s clothing, particularly bibbed overalls.
McCall’s 8437 – Misses Overalls by Brandi Joan; Floor length overalls with adjustable racerback straps. Overalls feature bib pocket, front buckles, side snap closures, and front and back pocket.
Simplicity 8615 – Mimi G’s Men’s Vintage Jumpsuit and Overalls (a reworked pattern from the 1970s)
– View A with fly front zipper closing, has notched collar, back yoke, chest patch pockets, lower pockets that form carriers, back carrier, self-fabric buckled belt and short set-in sleeves with tuck detail.
– View B with fly front zipper have side button closing, suspenders crossed in back and fastened to the bib with hook-up closures. Includes a patch pocket buttoned to the bib, front and back patch pockets, and a back tool pocket.
2. A Varsity Jacket for the Wisconsin cold season.
Know Me 2010 – Designed by Sins of Many; lined bomber jackets have contrast sleeves, rib knit collar, sleeve and waist bands. Long bomber is button front with arm zipper pocket and double welt side pockets. Short bomber is snap front with zipper pockets on arm and front. A Know Me by Mimi G. sewing pattern.
3. A dress that honors the Northern European heritage of many Wisconsinites.
Burda 7443 – A dirndl dress with classic styling: the bodice with the low neckline, the pleated skirt, a short-ruffled blouse with broad cuffs, and ruffled apron with tiny folds.
— Bruce and Nora Mai, Single Pattern Contest Directors
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