AUG 7-SEP 3
SUBMISSIONS
SEP 4-SEPT 14
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ PUBLIC VOTING
SEPT 11-15
FEST DAYS
SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST
A SUMMER EVENT with CONTEST + AWARDS
Join us for a jam-packed festival
celebrating the sewing arts.
Save the dates!
SEPTEMBER 11—15, 2023
5 DAYS -of- INTERACTIVE
LIVE-STREAM FUN
JOIN OUR FESTIVAL FAMILY!
Sign-up with your email for show updates, and
and a chance to win the 2023, Sew Fest
Dream Studio Giveaway!
Welcome everyone to the third annual SMP Virtual Sew Fest! Please join the SMP family as we host one of the most dynamic Sewing Events in the Nation. We have put together some of the best educators in the industry to teach two classes each day. We have also put together some of the best product demonstrators in the industry to demonstrate product throughout the day. Not only will you get the best education and demonstrations but you’ll get the best pricing on all the products featured on this Live Stream Event. Hope to see everyone there! - Blaine Austin
Jane Clauss
Jane Monzures Clauss is a two-time EMMY winning television personality. Currently the host of Creative Living on the COX Media Yurview Network, and host of Living Healthy Chicago on WGN TV. She contributes her UpCrafting tips as a Brother Sews Ambassador and she contributes to the monthly ENJOY Magazine, and the popular DIY site FaveCrafts.
ABOUT
SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are excited to offer a 5-day festival of sewing. Our sew festival is a community offering in celebration of the artists and makers who practice this craft. We are hosting contests with popular vote awards of first and second placement prizes, Golden Scissors Awards. Throughout this 2023 sewing contest we will be having giveaways and collecting email entries for a chance to win Sew Fest 2023, Dream Studio Giveaway!
DATES
AUG 7-SEP 3
SUBMISSIONS
SEP 4-SEPT 14
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ VIEWERS CHOICE VOTING
SEPT 11-15
FEST DAYS
VOTING
You may vote once a day for your favorite decor and garment project.
Please feel free to share to your social media accounts and tag others to join the fun! Everyone is invited! Votes will be cast from September 3rd - September 14th
PRIZES
Entries will be ranked by popular vote for peoples' choice first and second prize winning categories. *Please see the RULES + FAQ section for more information. All voters will be reviewing your photo entries and artist’s project statements. Best of luck! We can’t wait to see what you've made! Disclaimer: If you win a giveaway, you must claim it within 30 days of the initial win date. Failure to do so means giveaway prize is no longer valid.
LIVESTREAM
Come back here or join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day, during the 5 days of interactive live-streaming. Our panelists and hosts will be showcasing sewing machines, notions and sharing their expertise, tips ‘n tricks, some history and master classes.
THE SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST
FULL SCHEDULE of EVENTS (Subject to Change)
CLICK ON DAY TO SEE SCHEDULE
Follow the daily line-up here. 5 Days of Festival fun!
DAY 1
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:00AM to 8:30AM | Alexis Galloway | Brother PR680W |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Harley Thomas | Arrow Kangaroo & Joey |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Joanne Nielsen & Marisa Marquez | Brewer Panasonic Iron Bundle |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Kim Sandberg & Kristina Whitney | Handi Quilter Moxie XL |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Ann Hein | Janome 9410 |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Alba Fekete | Juki MO-3000 |
| 11:00AM to 12:00PM | Melinda Romero & Lori Larsen | Grace Fall Lap Quilt Wall |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Lisa Knight | Baby Lock Altair 2 |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Kate Toney | Bernina/Bernette 7 Series |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Jane Clauss | Jean Skirt From Men's Pants |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Cindy Hogan | Brother PR1X |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Kim Sandberg and Denise Dowdrick | Handi Quilter Amara ST |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | Kennedy Cook | Stay Perfect Tables |
| 4:00PM to 4:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 2
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:00AM to 8:30AM | Harley Thomas | Arrow Aussie, Harriet and Eleanor |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Mark Martin & Melinda Romero | Grace 16X Hoop & Cutie Frame |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Joanne Nielsen & Marisa Marquez | Brewer Light Pad |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Nick Turcan | Handi Quilter Amara 24 |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Ann Hein | Janome M6 |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Timm Bond | Juki DX4000 |
| 11:00AM to 12:00PM | Jennifer Gleich | Brother XJ2 & Printmoda |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Linda Pacini | Baby Lock Capella |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Jarek Erznoznik & Katherine Burrell | Grace 19X & 19X Elite |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Karlie Belle | Patches Made Easy |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Yaya Han | Bernette 79 Yaya Han Edition |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Nick Turcan | Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Premium |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | Stacy Lewey | Sew Steady |
| 4:00PM to 4:30PM | Giveaways | Blaine Austin |
DAY 3
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:00AM to 8:30AM | Sara Vetser | Brother SE2000 |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Melinda Romero & Julie Slesser | Grace 21X Elite |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Joanne Nielsen & Marisa Marquez | Brewer Travel Retreats |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Harley Thomas | Arrow Wallaby, Eleanor and Sydney |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Ann Hein (Recorded) | Janome 9410 |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Kelly Latreille | Juki Ricoh Ri100 |
| 11:00AM to 12:00PM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter Moxie XL & Pro-Stitcher Lite |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Melinda Bigley | Baby Lock Victory Serger |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Janna Mathews & Anthony Widerburg | Grace QCT 5 & QCT 6 |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | April Yang | Adding Pockets to Pants Without Pockets |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Sara Vetser | Brother Printmoda |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Kate Toney | Bernina/Bernette 7 Series |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | Kennedy Cook | Stay Perfect Tables |
| 4:00PM to 4:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 4
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:00AM to 8:30AM | Cathy Gandy | Brother NQ3550W |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Laurel Daniels & Julie Slesser | Grace 16X Elite & Cutie |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Joanne Nielsen & Marisa Marquez | Brewer Rulers |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Allison Spence | Handi Quilter Amara 20 |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Ann Hein (Recorded) | Janome M6 |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Kelly Latreille | Juki Tajima SAI |
| 11:00AM to 12:00PM | Chris Tock | Vinyl Cutting Projects |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Anna Avery-Vaughn | Baby Lock Meridian 2 |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Melinda Romero & Katherine Burrell | Grace True Cut |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Angela Wolf | Learn Techniques For Ruching |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Cathy Gandy | Brother XJ2 |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Aubrey Harman | Butler Robotics |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Allsion Spence | Handi Quilter Pro Stitcher Premium |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | Kennedy Cook | Stay Perfect Multi Needle Table |
| 4:45PM to 4:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 5
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:00AM to 8:30AM | Cathy Gandy | Brother XE2 |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Janna Mathews & Julie Slesser | Grace Little Rebel on Table |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Joanne Nielsen & Marisa Marquez | Brewer Daylight Lights |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter Moxie XL |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Ann Hein (Recorded) | Janome 9410 |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Kelly Latreille | Juki HZL-HT740 |
| 11:00AM to 12:00PM | Joanne Banko | T-Shirts with Sergers |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Linda Bratten | Baby Lock Accomplish |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Laurel Daniels & Janna Mathews | Grace Little Rebel on Cutie |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Mary Nesnay | In the Hoop Embroidered Needle Case |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Kathy Stipe | Brother Airflow 3000 |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Lite |
| 33:30PM to 4:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
