How It Works
1. Submit your design. Create a print design for Swoveralls. Patterns, illustrations, graphics, whatever you want.
2. Vote for your favorites. We publish all eligible designs and let the public vote.
3. Winners come to life. The winning designs become a real limited edition Swoveralls collection.
Meet the 2025 Winner
Elizabeth Brown won the 2025 Swoveralls Design Contest with two prints that are unmistakably her: Trash Pandas and Otter Romp. She dreamed them up during a hard, life-changing chapter and wore her Swoveralls through every step of recovery, pockets full and hands free. In her words, they are comfortable, ridiculous in the best possible way, they have actual pockets, and they make strangers happy. As she put it, that is a pretty good resume for a pair of pants. Her winning designs launch as a limited edition later this year.
Elizabeth has had a helluva year, and you can learn more and support her here.
Did you know? Elizabeth has over ONE HUNDRED PAIRS OF SWOVERALLS
Elizabeth's Winning Designs
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Trash Pandas (aka JIMOTHYS)
Enter the 2026 contestAn all-over crew of Jimothys (iykyk) and their trash cans in bright blue. Mischief you can wear.
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Otter Romp
Enter the 2026 contestA romp of adorable otters that remind us it is okay to be different and to face your day boldly.
Contest Timeline
Contest entry opens: Monday, August 24. All designs must be submitted by Thursday, August 27 at midnight PST.
Voting: opens Friday, August 28 and ends Sunday, August 30. We let democracy do its thing.
Winners announced: Monday, August 31.
Collection launch: the winning designs come to life.
Submit Your Entry
What You Win
Your design becomes a real product. You get to name the print. Your name goes on the product description, our website, emails, and social. Plus free pairs of your winning design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter? Anyone and everyone. No purchase necessary.
What are the design requirements? Original pattern artwork suitable for apparel. PNG, JPG, PDF, or vector (AI, EPS, SVG), high resolution (minimum 300 DPI), with a full pattern tile.
How many designs can I submit? As many as you would like.
How will designs be judged? Kyle and team confirm entries are appropriate and feasible, then the public gets to vote.
Do I retain rights to my design? By submitting, you agree Swoveralls can use it for a limited edition collection if selected. You get to name the print and have your name featured, plus free pairs.
Can I submit designs I made for other projects? Yes, as long as they are original, not previously published, and owned by you.
Can I use AI? Yes. All tools are welcome, as long as you follow copyright and licensing laws and have the proper permissions.
Do I need to be a professional designer? Absolutely not. We want to see what you would wear.
Ready to Submit Your Design?
Enter the 2026 Swoveralls Design Contest. You design, we make, everyone gets comfy.
