We are so excited to announce the next season of competition and we are EXTRA excited because this will be our first SUPER SEASON! Instead of the traditional 6 designers, we will begin with 12 talented sewists! To give everyone a little more opportunity to show us their work, there will be no eliminations until the end of the second week. For the first two weeks of competition, the designers will be divided into groups of 6 and those with the top 3 total votes in each group will advance to the third round. During week 3, we will also have our panel of judges and celebrity judges weigh in as usual to determine the top 3 competing in the final round. Got it? Good! Let’s go!
Themes
Week 1: Grayscale. Make it monochrome with shades of white, ivory, gray, black or anything in between!
Week 2: Soft Focus. Get inspired by textures, colors, or blurred lines, and make it fashion!
Week 3: Fancy Seams. Add piping, color block it, finish it with couture techniques, just let the seams shine!
Week 4: Signature Style. Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and sewing skills.
Sewalong
Don’t forget that YOU can sew with us too! Just choose any (or all) of the themes, use #prp29sewalong, and tag us! You can also share it in our Facebook group or send us an email (projectrunandplay at gmail dot com) to enter! Each person may enter up to four times (for each week’s theme.) Only new sews made during the season are eligible. A winner will be chosen on 9/30/24 to receive a $50 gift certificate to the Project Run and Play shop!
Designers
We scouted out a very talented group, so get ready to meet them all! Please click on their names to visit their social media accounts and give them a follow so that you don’t miss out on anything this season!
Chandy Mueller
HI!! I live in North Texas and am married with 3 kids, ages 12, 10 and 5. I work as a BI analyst during the day, which funds my fabric collection. I sewed my first item, a drawstring backpack, in a home ec class in high school. I’ve always been pretty crafty, but I didn’t get into garment sewing until my 2nd kiddo was born 10 years ago. I’m so excited to be part of Project Run and Play Season 29 and looking forward to all the fun challenges!
Nikki Scott
Hi! My name is Nikki Scott and I live in San Antonio, Texas. I started sewing when I was a kiddo but wasn’t really into sewing (except for the occasional craft project) until I was gifted a serger when my youngest was a year old. My girls are now 7 and 9 years old. My oldest is my little fashion diva and will be my muse for this season. My passion with sewing is to always be challenging myself and learning new things, so you will often find me testing patterns for both clothes (Greenstyle, Sinclair, etc) and bag making (Lavender & Twine and The Styled Magnolia). When I’m not sewing, I am a Mechanical Engineer in Ballistics and Explosives Research. I also love to travel, so you will often find little clips on my Instagram of places we go!
Anna B.
Hi! I’m Anna B. I’m a SAHM that loves to sew for my friends and family. I began sewing when I was a child, inspired by my grandmother who used to craft amazing quilts that she would donate. When my grandmother passed in 2019, I began to create more to help our family heal from the void she left. I draw my inspiration from my four children, whom each have unique styles and likes. I love trying to incorporate different aspects of their personalities into everything I make for them.
Amy Gilane of @charliebearmama
Hi, I am Amy Gilane, happy to be here! . I’m a well seasoned pattern tester and strike sewist for many companies and sewist for my family. I am so excited to be a part of this season for Project Run and Play with so many talented sewists. My husband and our 4 children live in Southeast Wisconsin. I started sewing with my grandma and mom when I was just a child, and have been sewing since. For the last 10 years I’ve dedicated my time to sew for my family. I formerly ran a business selling custom clothing, quilts, and home items for 8 of those years. When I’m not sewing I’m a cheering wrestling mama, sports chauffeur, and can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading. I’m looking forward to seeing all the amazing makes this season.
Liz Velazquez
My name is Liz, I’m from Puerto Rico and I moved to Alabama 12 years ago. I have two daughters, Fabiola is 10 and Paulina is 7. I started sewing when my youngest daughter Paulina was born and since then sewing has become my passion and my full time job. I love designing simple clothing with unique details. It’s an honor for me to be selected for these competitions where I hope to have fun and meet other sewing lovers!
Emily of @getz_sews
Hi! I am Em. I am a wife and mom to 4 kids, living in rural, central Illinois. I grew up with a mom who loved (and still does!) to sew and create. I started sewing at a young age, but didn’t get into the world of PDF patterns until after I had my first daughter almost 7 years ago. In 2020, I quit my job to become a stay at home mom. That’s when my sewing really took off, and now I try to make as many of their clothes as possible!
Bekah
Hi, I’m Bekah. I’m a wife and mother of 5 delightful children. As a family, we seek to run a productive household with “Soli Deo Gloria” on our hearts. We spend our time together trying all kinds of things like: sewing, gardening (roses and edible), ceramics, baking, food preservation, music, and anything else we can get our hands or minds on. Woodworking and macrame are on my to-do list for our coming homeschool year. I would love to do yarn work, but living in the sunny Californian desert has it’s disadvantages. Just ask our garden and the knit scarf I never wear. You’ll find me in my garden with the chickens or at clothed.in.vermillion on Instagram.
Steph
Steph began sewing as a small child. As an adult, she combined that knowledge of sewing with her enthusiasm for human factors and ergonomics to create sewing patterns that are both beautiful and well fitting. The Eli Monster’s patterns break down intimidating techniques into smaller steps to walk even absolute beginners through each pattern. The Eli Monster combines the look of vintage with modern, time saving techniques.
Bonnie of Sew Love You
Hi sewing friends! I’m Bonnie Flitton. I’m a mom of 6 and a preschool teacher in Southern Utah. The red rocks and warm weather have my heart! I started sewing after my mother-in-law bought my first machine, which I wanted for scrapbooking, haha! I then scoured the library for books on sewing, discovered the world of sewing blogs and the rest is history. I’ve sewn for everyone in my family, but I now mostly sew for my youngest daughter. She loves twirly dresses and ruffles. I love quick sews and tried-and-true patterns. My style is practical and classic with a few trendy touches. My sewing snack of choice is caramel M&M’s or dark chocolate almonds. And a glue stick is my favorite sewing “secret weapon.” One funny fact about me is I’m deathly scared of cats. So much so, that all my friends and family tease me. I’ve followed Project Run and Play since the beginning, so I’m a longtime fan. I’m ecstatic to rub shoulders with other talented designers and stretch my sewing skills this season! I love the online sewing community. They are the best cheerleaders!
Candice of @sewing4wildflowers
Hello all, my name is Candice Schoffstall and I am so honored to be joining Project Run and Play’s 29th season. I am a stay at home mom to three amazing kids, two girls and one boy – who keep me on my toes. My husband is a construction superintendent who builds family arcade centers. We have been traveling as a family since 2019 to 7 different states and even lived in an RV full-time for two years during that time. We are now currently in Arizona. Sewing has been my creative outlet for the past six years and I love experimenting with different textures in my designs. My mom was my biggest inspiration in picking up sewing and I’m proud to continue her legacy through my work. When I’m not stitching up something new, I enjoy capturing my creations through photography. You’ll also often find me hiking or paddle boarding with my family soaking up the great outdoors together. I’m looking forward to a wonderful season and so excited to see what everyone has created.
Katie of @custom_by_kate
Hello! I am Katie the designer behind @custom_by_kate. I discovered sewing 10 years ago, with the vision to create long lasting, quality clothing, that fit my family’s unique style and bodies. I have been very supported and inspired by the vibrant global online sewing community – and so thankful for the help to bring my creative passion to life. Love meeting other creatives – come follow along on Instagram.
Sara Jean
I’m Sara and I’m so excited to be competing in this season of project run and play. I live in Kentucky with my husband, daughter and our 4 dogs. I have sewn for most of my life, learning a bit from my mom and a lot from YouTube. I started sewing professionally in college, making costumes for friends and small theater shows, but my sewing really took on a new life when we adopted my sweet girl. For the last few years I’ve been busy testing patterns, designing embroidery patterns, and sewing strikes for fabric companies. My dogs and kiddo love to model for me. I also work a full time job as a school librarian and dabble in photography and painting.
Sponsors
We also want to give a special “thank you” to our sponsors! Each of these companies will be contributing to the prize packages for our designers.
Voting starts on Monday! Make sure to come back HERE to the blog to vote for both rounds! We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!
