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Fun idea! : )

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

Very simple design, nicely done. Thanks for sharing! : )

Yes, and yes. : ) The current plan is to return to normal physical prize shipping when it becomes possible once again.For authors who won prizes during this no-shipping phase, they were given the option to receive the value of the prize pack (t-shirt, mug, etc.) in gift card form, or opt to wait (indefinitely) until we able to physically ship items again. Whenever that point arrives, prize packs for the small handful of those that have opted to wait will be shipped out.

This project was so long ago that I don't recall many details other that what I've already written in the steps, but for the starting knots I think I just made them on the underside (the to-be-hidden side) of the stripes, and tucked the loose ends under the stripes as I started stitching them in place. As far creating actual stitches, I just eye-balled the placement. No distances were measured between stitches or anything like that - as long as they're close enough to not create puckers along the edges, and far enough apart to keep the fabric from getting stretched out it should work. Loads of people have successfully duplicated this with the info provided, so I'm sure you'll get it too. Cheers! :D

Hey, thank you! It was something a little different and I had a lot of fun with it. Thanks for checking it out! : D

Ha! Great comment, thank you :D

Nice work! I especially enjoyed the steps for creating a bound button hole. Very good to see the process in large scale! : )

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Looks good, simple and sturdy!

Very interesting, and nice to see. Thanks for sharing : )

I like how you did the siding! Very clever, nicely done : )

Such a clever, fun idea. Nicely done! : )

This look great!

Excellent project, very nicely done! : )

Looks good, nice and sturdy! : )

Thanks for sharing : )

Very nicely done! : )

It's been featured ;)

Your paint work is fantastic on this - I'd have never guessed it was made of foam. Very nice transformation!

Fun project idea, I like it! : )

I like the result! Also the step to add the layer of plastic wrap seems like an excellent idea. Nice work!

Nice and simple, but very attractive result especially from such simple materials. Nicely done!

Ha, very clever idea to use it for bread rising!

Simple, clever and fun idea. I like it!

So when you pull the trigger, it makes music! :D

Very nice idea, thanks for sharing!

Ha, kind words my friend! :D

Projects like this are so involved and especially hard to document (I've found). I think you did an excellent job all around, and seeing the process and result is inspiring. Now I want to build one, even though I've got no current need and no space to do it anyway. Some day maybe! : )

I love it! I've been mulling over ideas for a local ski resort themed project for a while and this is a great one. Thank you!

Nicely done, this looks perfect and loads of fun. I had a dedicated racing seat/setup at one point several years ago, and have regretted selling it. They are a lot of fun. Perhaps I gotta make a new one! ; )

This is a great idea, thanks!

Well thank you! Sure, those designations sound good - they're some of the nicer things I've been called ; )

Definitely I'd cringe too if someone used a functional machine for a project like this! ;)Some machines are just not worth the time/cost/trouble to restore for what you can get in return, but many ARE worth the trouble. It can be a fine line, because these old machines are such fine tools, and higher quality than modern plasticky sewing machines. It's a shame to see them languish and not be used and appreciated. Thanks for your thoughtful comment and compliments!

You got it! I was hoping someone would say this. Thanks!!

Huge compliment, thank you. It was a fun little challenge, great way to flex the creative muscles so I recommend it if you're up to it : )

This turned out looking really nice. I like it, well done! : )

Nice model, I like it! : )

Fun lamp idea, I like it! : )

Very nice!If you're inclined to add some additional written steps on the build, that would be excellent for those that don't watch videos. But this looks really good. Nice job on the boat!

Nice work!

Great way to use an old bottle. Nicely done!

Incredibly impressive cuts. Well done, thank you for sharing this process!

Clever and original! I can't say I've ever seen anything like this. Thanks for sharing : )

Oh nice, I love this idea! Thanks! : )

Instructables that are submitted to contests are weighed on how well they meet the contest theme and the criteria outlined in the official contest rules (linked on the contest page). Anything that could be done to flesh out the how-to aspect of an instructable would only increase the chances of being a contender for a prize. For Tinkercad models, they can be opened and disassembled to grab screenshots of the various components. These images could be included with some written instruction on the design process, for example. These are just ideas off the top of my head, if it helps! : )

This is published live, and yes I am an admin on the site.Your designs look great; if you wanted to include some instructional information on how you made them (photos of the phases of the build, or design tips and techniques) - this type of information is what makes an instructables really stand out. I'll add some links to other helpful resources for new authors below, if you're interested. Keep up the good work! https://www.instructables.com/class/How-to-Write-an-Instructable-Class/https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Feature-Worthy-Instructable/

These are so fun! I made a very similar setup several years ago, if you're interested: Paper Stomp Rockets. You just can't beat educational + fun + cheap!!

This is excellent! I've been saving up for a nice tig machine, and a brake was on my list of first-things to make. I love your design, thank you for sharing it!The last image in your last step would make a fantastic cover image for your instructable, if you're inclined to edit. I think this will be featured and get a bit more attention with that image as the cover shot/main photo ; )

Ha! I need to make this. And I love the idea of an ad-supported digital version!

This is a fantastic tutorial outlining your process. Excellent info and very useful. THANK YOU! : )

This looks perfect to me! : )

Woooo! This looks excellent, thanks for sharing a cardboard version. I like it!

Nice work! : )

Looks like fun, thank you for sharing! : )

So simple, yet so clever! : )

What a great project, and nicely done. Thank you for sharing!

Nicely done! : )

Nice, thank you for sharing! : )

These are some incredibly models, very nicely done!! : )

Very nicely done, these look great! : )

Nice custom solution! : )

So simple, but such a great result. Nice work!

This looks like a lot of fun! : )

Thank you for sharing, this looks very useful!

Very good, I'll have to give this a try next time my shoes need a tune up! : )

Great ideas, this looks like a very engaging setup! : )

Good info, thank you!