We were so impressed with the designers’ entries for the theme from Week 3. Olympic Moment was a fun one, and perfect for this year, with the summer olympics coming up!
Don’t forget the Golden Dress is on sale this week only! Use code: PRP28GOLD to take 30% off! And, we’re giving you our Travel Posters for FREE with code: PRP28PARIS. Don’t miss these deals! We’d also love to have you sewing along with us this season. Prizes are up for grabs!
The results have been tallied and the winner of Week 3 is:
Alexe of Alfie – Girl Power
Here’s what the Monica, our celebrity guest judge, had to say about the look:
“Alexe, I thought your proposal was super fun. It reminds me of a lot of outfits I used to wear when I was little. The materials you used for the jacket are a real headache when it comes to sewing, I congratulate you because it is perfect and very well-matched. It’s a very nice detail to have added the fanny pack. I can’t stop complimenting your beautiful and motivated model who puts all her passion into the photo shoot.”
Congratulations, It’s a well deserved win!!
Only 3 designers can advance on to the next week. This is our least favorite part of the competition. By scores tallied, we’re losing:
Elisabeth Breckley – Podium Perfection
Our sponsors have contributed so generously, so she will be going home with an amazing prize package. Plus, all the Season 28 designers are part of the Project Run & Play family, so she will have opportunities to share more here!
Thank you Monica for contributing as a guest judge this week. We appreciate your contribution so much! As a reminder, 1/3 of the score comes from a guest judge, 1/3 from the vote, and 1/3 from a panel of judges: Audrey, Whitney, and Jenny, who participate all season. Scoring is a big job, and it’s not easy. We love our judges!
Don’t forget our sponsors have prizes for our sew along winners too! You can participate! Check out the details, and get your creations in by April 28. See you next week for the Signature Style theme!
Here we are at Week 3 already! I can’t wait for you to take a closer look at these amazing designs inspired by this week’s theme:
Olympic Moment:It’s an Olympic year! Go for the gold by showing us your favorite sporty style!
Before we get to their creations, here’s a reminder about how this competition works. Along with the public vote, and a panel of judges, 1/3 of the score will come from a Celebrity Judge. This week, the Monica from Mamemimo is stepping into that role. She is passionate about teaching others how to sew, especially knits! We’re excited to have her as our celebrity judge this week. One more designer will be eliminated, so vote carefully!
Note: Asha was unable to continue due to personal reasons, and Elisabeth has graciously accepted an invitation back to the competition. Let’s cheer them all on!
Shara of Handmade Nelly – Light the Fire Within
The title of my look for our Olympic Moment is “Light the Fire Within.” It was the motto for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, which took place right here in our home state of Utah. My outfit inspiration came from Team USA, our country’s team. I tried to envision what you might see someone wearing on the track and then added some flair, perfect for your average tween girl!
For the top, I used the Dynamite tank from Boo! Designs and added a little extra colorblocking to really bring in the red, white, and blue. I love a good racerback for athletic wear, and the cutout in the back is such a fun detail. The fabric for the tank came from Raspberry Creek Fabrics – I have been saving this patriotic floral print for just the right project! A good sporty outfit also needs a good sporty jacket for colder days to help you stay warm before your race. I used Storm from Boo & Lu with some modifications. I sized down for a slimmer fit, and I did added some thick colorblocking on the bodice for a more retro look. The jacket was another great place to really have fun with our red, white, and blue theme – I even added it to the thumbhole cuffs!
For the shorts, I used the Halsey pattern from Little Lizard King and added some pockets because, running or not, you’ve got to have pockets! The headband is also from Little Lizard King, the Wells pattern. I wanted it to be a fun take on the traditional sweatband. Finally, for the water bottle bag, I used the Coral Pattern from Sunflower Seams. As an athlete, you’ve got to keep your hydration close, and the little pocket on the front is a great place for your lip balm and hair tie. Plus, now you’ll always know which water bottle is yours at practice!
Alexe of Alfie – Girl Power
Let’s bring back the colors for Theme 3, woot woot!!!
As soon as I read about Theme 3, I saw a vintage sport outfit and my daughter brought the Olympic spirit as if she had just won a medal…in the 80s!
In order to do that, I needed the coolest windbreaker! And as if Project Run and Play isn’t challenging enough in itself, I added a level of difficult choosing nylon fabric to make it come true 😛
I worked with different solids but found this amazing cotton print that inspired me with team spirit. I decided to use it to create a pocket to encourage girl empowerment that my daughter is very proud of. The perfect practical accessories to complete the look was a fanny pack and a scrunchy. You’ll probably think I’m weird, but it was my first time sewing one…AHAH!
While I’m amazed to still be in the competition for week 3, I am getting a little superstitious. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I added a little denim on my coat AND on my fanny pack because I used denim for Theme 1 and 2…we never know! 😛
Fabric is from Club Tissus.
Pattern inspiration: Zuri and Frost Fanny Pack from Petite Stitchery, Track tee and Retro shorties from Lowland.
I LOVE athletic clothing. Let’s be honest the majority of my personal wardrobe is made up of gym clothes. And when it comes to gym clothing I love comfortable, well fitting pieces that have just a little something extra and that is what I tried to create with my Golden Girl set. After all if you are going to have an olympic moment you might as well go for the gold.
I’m kinda obsessed with hoodies and oversized laying pieces. For my Golden Girl hoodie I wanted to design it with all the elements that I love. So I started with a slightly oversized feel but brought it back in with a nice crop length and nipped it in at the waist. I added pretty blousy sleeves that pool slightly at the cuff to pull in the fairy tale princess vibe, and a generously sized cross over hood lined in that delicious floral for a touch of romance, (you know that moment when the fair maiden is lost in the woods and she has the hood of her cloak up and she turns and looks at something and it frames her face, that’s the hood but somehow I completely forgot the get any pics with the hood up, but is creates a pretty fame when it is.) And to top it all off it is made from the softest pink Swiss fleece from Farmhouse Fabrics…. Oh and it has pockets.
For the court side set I had this gorgeous floral printed on an athletic knit from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I bought the floral print on etsy, but I love that I could have it printed in a larger scale to really make a statement and the athletic knit was so nice to work with. Unrelated to sewing, but I couldn’t resist also using the floral print to have a matching pickleball racket made. The tennis dress features a short, slightly gathered, full circle skirt perfect for play and a criss cross detailed back. I paired it with a pair of Peach shorts from Peony Patterns so she can run, jump, and twirl and feel covered and comfy.
Elisabeth of Stitching and Making – Podium Perfection
This theme was more of a challenge for me, since I don’t usually sew a lot of athleticwear (more “athleisure” if you know what I mean!). I was looking in my stash and then I found an old piece of cotton lycra stripes from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. At this point I couldn’t help but notice that the stripes were the exact colors of the Olympic rings, plus teal. It was fate! I cut out the stripes and sewed them into tubes to use as the traditional stripes you see on tracksuits, 3 on each side.
Somehow, after lots of tweaking, I got my coverstitch machine to cooperate with me and I topstitched the stripes in place. For the pattern, I once again drafted my own which was inspired by 90’s fashion with the wider pant legs and color blocked raglan top with kangaroo pocket. I decided to incorporate purple with the winning green because I like complementary colors and it added a nice burst of saturation.
My two year old enjoyed running around the track and playing soccer in his new “soccer outfit”. I’d say he looks the part and is ready to take the gold! (I shared more about my process on my instagram.)
What another amazing week!! How will you ever choose your favorite? We are so impressed with these designers, and hope you’ll share the love with them by giving them your vote! This week we will be sad to say goodbye to one more designer. All of them deserve their spot in this competition!
This is how their scores are determined:
1/3 score = public voting 1/3 score = panel of judges 1/3 score = celebrity guest judge of the week
Are you inspired? We have a Sew-Along every season, and you can sew to win prizes! Sew for this week’s theme, or any other theme from this season, and join in on the fun. You don’t want to skip this one.
We’re helping you with a little extra sewing inspiration in the form of a SALE CODE! We’ve put the Golden Dress on sale for 30% off when you use the code: PRP28GOLD and we’re also giving you our digital designs Travel Posters for FREE with code: PRP28PARIS — This week only!
Did you like the theme from Week 2? Into the Woods was a fun one, with so many way it could be interpreted, and seeing everyone’s vision is the best part of the whole thing!
The results have been tallied and the winner of Week 2 is:
Laura Hilton – Folklore
Here’s what the Twig + Tale Team, our celebrity guest judge, had to say about the look:
“We admire how you’ve really gone all out for the musical, and can certainly see a story unfolding. Your fabric combinations are really creative, and there is so much attention to the finishing details that demonstrates how much care and skill went into the creation of this ensemble. So many different techniques are used which is very inspiring. We can’t resist a pixie hood either!”
Congratulations, Laura! We love your look so much, too!
Only 4 designers can advance on to the next week. Sadly, this week (by a very close margin) we’re losing:
Elisabeth Breckley – Lunar Threads
Thankfully she has a very generous prize package from our sponsors. She earned it! And don’t worry, she’s part of the Project Run & Play family now, so expect to see more of her amazing work around here!
Thank you Twig+Tale for contributing as a guest judge this week. We appreciate your contribution so much! As a reminder, 1/3 of the score comes from a guest judge, 1/3 from the vote, and 1/3 from a panel of judges: Audrey, Whitney, and Jenny, who participate all season. Scoring is a big job, and it’s not easy. We love our judges!
Don’t forget our sponsors have prizes for our sew along winners too! You can participate! Check out the details, and get your creations in by April 28. See you next week for our Olympic Moment theme!
We were so inspired by round one last week, and this week is going to be no different. All five designers are back to share their looks created with the theme:
Into the Woods: Earth tones, natural fabrics, forest friends, lumberjack inspired, and beyond…let’s go outside!
I can’t wait for you to see all their creations, and vote for your favorite design. Along with the public vote, and a panel of judges, 1/3 of the score will come from a Celebrity Judge. This week, the T+T Team from Twig + Tale is stepping into that role. Twig + Tale PDF patterns celebrate the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature – classic, simple designs that inspire us all to tell a story. It’s a perfect fit for the theme. This week, the eliminations begin, so your vote counts more than ever!
Elisabeth of Stitching and Making – Lunar Threads
I was really excited when I saw this theme! We live in the Pacific Northwest, my kids thrive in nature and we spend a lot of time outside. I immediately envisioned a lot of natural fibers, earth tones and knew I wanted to do a moon based look. I immediately found what I needed from season sponsor Core Fabrics, big thank you to them!
I knew I wanted to make some breezy pants, so I used the Core Fabrics midweight linen which was perfect. I drafted the pants with a decent amount of ease to allow for tree climbing, added slightly ruched pockets and leg elastic. I knew the pockets needed something to add some interest so I decided to do moon and star hand embroidery! I’ve never done any embroidery before but I love how it turned out and I’ll definitely be trying it again.
Then for the shirt I found this perfectly drapey bamboo jersey from Core Fabrics and re-drafted my dolman shirt pattern from last week into a raglan. I had some leftover fabric from a bedsheet I had previously dyed a marbled yellow with turmeric for a different project, so I used that for the base moon applique. Then I added another circle with the linen, for the eclipse-inspired finished look. I wish I had made this in my size! (I shared more about my process on my instagram.)
Laura of Peony Patterns – Folklore
When I hear “into the woods” my first thought is always the musical. I LOVE musicals and costuming. I love how the art of design and sewing can help transform and tell a story. So for my Into the Woods theme look I took inspiration from the Grimm brothers themselves. This look is a little bit a girl who dreams of what it would be like to go to the festival and dance with a handsome prince, a girl who wanders on her way to granny, and a girl in a tower dreaming of adventure.
This look begins with a classic collared shirt dress style in a dainty Liberty of London floral paired with Swiss lace edging from Farmhouse Fabrics. I borrowed the sleeves from one of my favorite of my patterns, Peony Patterns Dahlia, and slightly redrafted the puff at the shoulder to be a little more exaggerated to add a touch of whimsy. Then I gave the dress a very full double skirt to create a lovely fluffy base for the over dress. Taking inspiration from a ballerina tutu, the over dress is made from a delicate embroidered baby blue Spanish cotton/nylon, also from Farmhouse Fabrics. The ballet style over dress features vintage decorative hooks, bow tie shoulders, a very full skirt, and an elastic back.
Since you must be prepared when venturing into the woods I also created the cozy cropped red wool swing coat with a pixie pointed hood and a vibrant red floral lining and large flower button, also from Farmhouse Fabrics. I love the contrast for the red jacket over the soft blue of the ballet style over dress and how the many textures of this outfit come together to create one story.
Alexe of Alfie – Urban Forest
So we live in the city and for our vacations, we try to stay as far as we can from the woods. Haha! I am kidding (just a little bit!) but we truly are urban people so when I found out about the second theme, I thought it was kind of funny! Of course, we still love a cute nature inspired outfit that goes perfectly with my daughter’s style 😊
What I wanted to focus on for this outfit was playing with textures while creating a comfortable, feminine and nature inspired set, but always keeping in mind a little urban twist! Corduroy pockets with quilted fabric, sherpa, flannel, ribbing, wood buttons, slub, etc. It’s all cozy fabric that are perfect to go outside…with a subtle pink touch to keep it in line with my daughter’s taste! Finally, I love colorblock style so I decided to add my special touch to the right leg piece…
You know the ultimate secret about this outfit? It includes 12 pockets!!! My son is so jealous…it’s perfect to bring back home all the rocks and twigs picked up during an expedition, right? My daughter is 8 and she still does that……………………:P
Patterns inspiration : Cargo pants from IVL, Shirt jacket and Wilderness vest from Peek-a-boo pattern shop, Curved hem tee and Beanie from Lowland.
When I saw the theme for week 2 was “Into the Woods,” I imagined a place deep in the forest, full of furry creatures and untouched plants and fungi, and then I tried to bring this to life in my outfit. I had certain elements I knew I wanted for the dress: puff sleeves reminiscent of something Little Red Riding Hood might wear, an open back to make it a little playful, and a hemline that would show off the embroidery I had in mind. I ended up combining three Little Lizard King patterns to get the style that I wanted. The bodice is from the Mackinac Island pattern, the sleeves are from Prague, and the skirt is from Kerala (all modified a bit to make them work together). I love how these three patterns came together in a neutral linen fabric to create the whimsical, woodsy look I was going for.
A plain linen dress, though, doesn’t quite capture the woods. For more detail and fun, I drew up some mushrooms and then used them to create an embroidery design. I placed the mushrooms randomly around the bodice and spaced them out evenly along the hemband. And then I stitched and stitched and stitched for what felt like forever. But it was worth it because, in the end, the mushrooms were the perfect addition. Those along the hemband, especially, helped us create our very own fairy-ring dress!
To finish up the outfit, I had to add a couple fox-themed elements to represent the furry forest critters (and because foxes are my favorite animal). I made the socks using the Cozy Critter pattern from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. That fox face is completely adorable and a fun detail to add to any 6-year-old’s outfit. And for the stuffed fox friend, I used the Cottontail pattern from Peony Patterns. This pattern is actually for a bunny, so I changed the ears and added a fox tail. We ended up with the perfect companion for our “Into the Woods” look!
Asha of Asharobin – Earthy Vibes
The first thing that came to my mind when I heard the week 2 theme, “Into the Woods” was “Little House on the Prairie”. This is one of my favorite themes to work with. I love the earthy tone, its simplicity and how its blends with nature. I choose Linen fabric for this because Linen is an elegant fabric that is durable, breathable and soft. I used fabric from Core fabrics.
For the top I used Violet Fields and threads Ramsey dress. I modified it into a top. I added pintucks to the front panel and made accordion pleats for the top skirt .Added 3 elastic casing to the sleeves for vintage vibes. Isn’t that cute? ; ). Added trims on to the neckline and sides of the front bodice. For the bottom I used Little lizard king, oakland . I have adjusted the bottom to add ruffles.
For the front open pinafore, I used Duchess & hare, cat’s meow jumper. I lengthened the bodice and added hand embroidery border to give a touch of elegance to the dress and finished it with adding grommets to each sides.I drafted a tea- length skirt with ruffled faux hem to give it a touch of girly twirl.
How could we have a woody/ forest theme dress without some animals? For this, I made a simple apron and triangle head wrap. . I traced elephant, giraffe and deer outlines on to it and filled in the outline using scrapes and used free motion stitch to complete the look. Hope you enjoyed the journey into the woods with me. For more pictures please visit my Instagram
They have all outdone themselves!! How will you ever choose your favorite? We are so impressed with these designers, and hope you’ll share the love with them by giving them your vote! This week we will be sad to say goodbye to one designer. All of them deserve their spot in this competition!
This is how their scores are determined:
1/3 score = public voting 1/3 score = panel of judges 1/3 score = celebrity guest judge of the week
Are you inspired? We have a Sew-Along every season, and you can sew to win prizes! Sew for this week’s theme, or any other theme from this season, and join in on the fun. You don’t want to skip this one.
We’re helping you with a little extra sewing inspiration in the form of a SALE CODE! We’ve put the Evergreen Skirt and the Woodland Wanderer Coat on sale for 30% off when you use the code: PRP28WOOD This week only.
Here’s what Shalayne of Lowland Kids, our celebrity guest judge, had to say about the look:
“I’m getting the cutest subtle retro vibes from your look! I love the way you put the colors together with the neutrals. I also love the pockets in the flare pants and the gold stitching for contrast. Making clothes look like jeans but staying extra comfortable hits the mark every time!”
Thank you Shalayne for contributing as a guest judge this week. As a reminder, 1/3 of the score comes from a guest judge, 1/3 from the vote, and 1/3 from a panel of judges: Audrey, Whitney, and Jenny, who participate all season.
Congratulations, Shara! What an impressive look, and we’re also so happy that all five designers advance to next week. But next week, the eliminations begin. Be sure to follow along and support your favorite designs. We wouldn’t have as much fun without your participation.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! Five designers have given their all, and created a look with the theme:
Non-Basic Basics:Simplistic can still be stylish and smart! Elevate those wardrobe basics!
I can’t wait for you to see all their creations, and vote for your favorite design. Along with the public vote, and a panel of judges, 1/3 of the score will come from a Celebrity Judge. This week Shalayne Monson from Lowland Kids is stepping into that role. Shalayne has been a part of Project Run and Play as a contestant, and elevates the Non-Basic Basics all the time with her pattern brand’s aesthetic. Now here’s what we’re all excited to see!
Alexe of Alfie – Groovy Basics
You can imagine the feeling when you realize you are going to be part of Project Run and Play Season 28 and then you learn about the first theme! Eek! I must tell you I did not sleep a lot in the last few weeks…
So, Non-basic basics…How to create something fun, that looks like me, while staying within the theme? When I thought about basic clothes, the first thing that came to mind was jeans. We all wear jeans, right? It just fits with everything! Then, when I thought more specifically about my children’s wardrobe, I thought about denim overalls because it’s practical AND very cute AND stylish. Now, how to create the funkiest pair of denim overalls for my daughter while making sure it’s not too much so she’ll wear it to school? Let’s get to work!
My favorite thing about sewing is thinking about fun color combinations! I love textures, mixing fabrics, color blocking, labels, notions, etc. I started with a simple denim and made small holes with patches underneath so it would still be child appropriate. I wanted to focus on solid colors, but I added a fun print as an accent for the straps! I used a little scrap of the print to create my own label to give a little twist to one of the front pockets. I mixed textures and colors for the top pocket that, I believe, makes it unique. I always loved to roll my daughter’s pants so I added the same corduroy inside at the bottom. Finally, because the overalls were my masterpiece, I decided to make a simple solid raglan with bright colors that would fit perfectly and that would add a little vintage twist. Hope you like it 😊
This theme was a bit challenging for me, since I do typically sew “basics” for my kids. I wasn’t sure how to make things more exciting, especially for boys when it (frustratingly) seems there’s always limited inspiration on my end. I found this french terry in my stash that I purchased over 5 years ago…which was originally just black and white. I had used some of it previously but always felt it was lacking something. So I decided to tie dye it! I used Rit dye and only soaked it for about 5 minutes to get a lighter, more marbled effect.
I knew I wanted to make a matching set. First, I did a pattern rubbing from a pair of RTW pants and turned them into leggings with a bit of extra ease to accommodate this french terry. Then I did another rubbing off of a raglan two sizes too big. I slimmed it down a bit and turned it into a dolman, and added the accent pieces on the side front/back. To get the plain perfect match front and back I utilized one of my favorite tricks; I just used the “wrong” side of the fabric.
I really love how this turned out! My sporadic tie dying looks just as I had hoped it would and I think it elevates this basic set in a fun way. My two-year-old is extremely hard on his clothes so I’m equally glad it seems like the dye will hide (some of) the inevitable stains…hopefully! For more, I documented my process on my Instagram here.
Shara of Handmade Nelly – Basically Spring
It’s spring where we live, basically. I mean, the weather can’t decide if it wants to send us flowers or snow and some days we’re in short sleeves and some days winter coats. So, yeah, it’s spring, basically. As I planned this “Non-Basic Basics” outfit for my daughter, I tried to think of a basic outfit she would wear on a basic day in our basically spring. A short sleeve top in case it’s warm, a warm jacket in case it’s actually cold, comfortable pants that most definitely have pockets, and a bag for all of her treasures and some stuffed animal friends. And then I had some fun with each piece!
The jacket started as the Detroit pattern from Little Lizard King, and then I added a little flair of my own. I modified the length to be somewhere between the crop and full-length options included in the pattern, to better show off the side slit on the shirt underneath. For the patch pocket, I layered some of the flannel I used for the jacket lining underneath the main pocket fabric, embroidered a fun heart shape through the two layers, and then cut out only the main fabric inside of the embroidery to expose the flannel underneath. I love that it created a unique, almost 3D effect. I also had to add some welt pockets because you can never have too many pockets. The bag is a modified version of the Sage pattern from Sunflower Seams – I made the mini version even smaller for a more compact look. And for the front flap, I added this beautiful Sunray paper-piecing element from Little Lizard King.
For the top and pants, I started with the Laurel pattern from Peony Patterns as my base. For the pants, I used a denim-look cotton-spandex jersey from Raspberry Creek Fabrics, added rounded side panel pockets, and topstitched with a yellow-gold thread. This combination gave us the look and versatility of a pair of jeans but also all the comfort a 6-year-old girl requires. For the top, I used a double-brushed poly from Raspberry Creek in a springy floral print because, at least in my book, florals are a wardrobe basic. I added a fun open V detail to the back and side slits to allow easier access to the pants pockets. Feel free to head over to Instagram for more details and close-ups of this week’s outfit!
Asha of Asharobin – Timeless Classic
A true classic look that is timeless, I love when outfits work out that way. Spring is a time of revival, and it is the perfect opportunity to experiment with fresh and exciting styles.In my younger days, I used to think that shirts were plain and boring.As I grew up I realized that how we style it made a huge difference.when I got the theme the “ Non-Basic Basics”, the first thing that came to my mind was the Linen and Denim duo. Denim and Linen are the perfect fabrics for spring.I love incorporating these fabrics to create a beautiful and stylish combination.
For Week one’s theme I decided to make a crop top and jacket/ blouse style shirt combo with a Denim Pant, and a simple bag accessory. Thankfully I was able to find everything I needed at Core Fabric ,our fabric sponsor. I love the quality of their fabrics. I started with their upcycled mid weight Denim fabric in light blue color and Striped denim to create the pants and the crop top. For the pants,I used Petite stitchery’s fair weather trousers as my base pattern. I ended up fully re- drafting the pattern. I eliminated the elastic waistband by raising the waistline and adding a flat front and back with side invisible zipper closure. I added a cutline in the front and back along the center with a bottom slit and slight flare. This gives a unique look to it. I wanted to give a twist to the pockets, so I decided to do vertical welt pockets to the front..Tadah patterns had an awesome video tutorial which helped me along to create the welt pocket. For the details I made the fringe using the same denim fabric and added faux buttons to the slit. I love the versatility of this look.For the crop top I used Little Lizard king Sarasota as base. I lengthened the front bodice and created a curve to the front waistline. I redesigned the back, added an exposed zipper and a bow.
For the Jacket /blouse style shirt, I wanted to create something comfortable and flowy. I used off white Midweight European Linen. I started with LIttle Lizard King Detroit as a base. I widened the bodice to create a front flap and re-drafted the sleeve to give a curved look. For the front bodice and the sleeve, I added pleats and used a wing needle to create a decorative stitch that gives it a unique element. Finished it with Pearl flat buttons to complete the look. And finally for the accessory, since I was in a time crunch, and couldn’t find a matching bag pattern, I ended up drafting my first ever bag. While it is very simple I fell in love with how it turned out. For the handles, I ended up using a pair of vintage curtain rings that I had found a while back in a thrift store and it went perfectly with it. Styling the handle with a beautiful vintage embroidered handkerchief which was also found in the thrift store. For the headwrap I didn’t use any pattern. I simply used a long piece of fabric and rolled them using a serger. Thanks for reading. Hope you enjoyed my journey as much as I did.
Laura of Peony Patterns – Berry Sweet Basics
When it comes to children’s wardrobe basics my first thought was a good ol’ pair of overalls and a comfy tee shirt. So I took those basics and designed them with some berry sweet details.
For this outfit I started by drafting a pair of A-line skirted overalls. These overalls are created from a “denim look” linen rayon blend from Farmhouse Fabrics. I loved using this fabric because it gave me the look of denim, but sewed up so easily and kept the overalls from being as stiff as they would be in denim, and keeping kids comfy and ready to play is always important. The overalls feature contrast stitching, a large heart front bib pocket, large exposed front skirt pockets with striped piping accents, a sweet heart back pocket and sweet strawberry details. I used a playful berry floral print for the contrasting hem facing, and bodice and pocket lining to give unexpected pops of color and whimsy, making these overalls anything but basic.
When it came to the tee I used the Peony Patterns Free Appleberry tee pattern as the base. I knew it would give me the fit I was after and changed things up by adding a modified sleeve from the Nettle dress pattern. I used the coordinating rainbow grid plaid to the strawberry fields floral I used on the overalls. Both are from Ashes and Ivy, Very Berry Rainbow Collection. It’s a berry fun twist on the basic tee.
What amazing looks!! How will you ever choose your favorite? We are so impressed with these designers, and hope you’ll share the love with them by giving them your vote!
This is how their scores are determined:
1/3 score = public voting 1/3 score = panel of judges 1/3 score = celebrity guest judge of the week
Are you inspired? We have a Sew-Along every season, and you can sew to win prizes! Sew for this week’s theme, or any other theme from this season, and join in on the fun. You don’t want to skip this one.
One of the really awesome perks for competing in Project Run and Play is the prizes!!! We have a lot of really supportive small businesses that work with us to create generous prize packages for each contestant. We will be highlighting each one throughout the season by showing how their products can be used to create cutting-edge fashion. You can visit each one by clicking on the logo.
Thank you again to each sponsor! We really appreciate it!
Come back tomorrow to see the Week 1 designs and cast your vote!
Today we are very excited to introduce our Season 28 designers! These talented ladies were carefully selected and we know that they are all very much deserving of the honor and your votes! We have asked each one to give a brief introduction, so here they are, in no particular order…
Hi, I’m Laura Hilton. I’m a pattern designer at Peony Patterns and I am so excited to be taking part in this season of Project Run and Play with so many other talented designers. I have 5 children and live in Northern Utah. I taught myself to sew while I was pregnant with my oldest, now almost 20, was born. Over the decades sewing has always been a way to express myself and my love of fashion. When not sewing I’m usually chauffeuring around my kids, watching one of their soccer games, at the gym, or traveling as much as I possibly can. I’m always ready for an adventure.
Hi all, My name is Asha Robin, mom of 3 wonderful children. We live in Leander, Texas . As a child I was always fascinated watching my mom making dresses, imagining one day I would be allowed to go beyond just threading her Singer treadle machine. My most treasured childhood memories are of making hand sewn doll dresses from leftover scraps to match the dresses mom made for me. As I grew up my formal education and profession took me in a completely different direction to IT and insurance domains. The birth of my eldest daughter allowed me to rekindle my childhood fashion. Sewing is something that has always been a source of genuine joy in my life.
I’ve been sewing since I was 6 years old, when I made beanie baby sleeping bags with my mom. Over the years I also sewed a variety of items with her, including clothes. But I seriously started garment sewing in 2015 when I finally got fed up with how ready to wear items fit my long arms and legs (it was never good). As I continued to grow my skill set, I replaced my own wardrobe with me-made items almost entirely. My first child was born in 2018 and second in 2021; since then I have enjoyed making clothes for both of them. Though I have to admit I probably most enjoy the creative challenge of making costumes, as their requests are always very specific and realistic!
Hey! I’m Alexe from Montreal, Canada and I am so excited to be part of Project Run and Play this year. This is just the challenge I needed to push my limits sewing wise! My stepmom gave me my first sewing machine 6 years ago as a wedding gift…you know, to repair socks and stuff 😛 Turned out I pushed it further than she could ever imagined. I have two beautiful children of 8 and 3, who are obviously my inspiration and I also work as an academic adviser in a college. I love bright colors, colorblocking, appliques, etc. My objective is to express my style even more through the competition this year and have some fun!
My name is Shara Nelson, and I’m the hands behind Handmade Nelly! My husband and I live in Utah, USA, with our three kids and spoiled Australian shepherd. I grew up with a mom (and grandmas!) who sewed me the poofiest, most 90s dresses for every holiday, and I loved it. I remember watching my mom in her cramped little sewing room (while making sure not to sit or step on any hidden pins), bringing to life the fabric and patterns we had bought and planned out together. I didn’t really catch the sewing bug myself until after my oldest was born and I became a stay-at-home mom with what felt like the world’s drooliest baby. We couldn’t afford the adorable boutique bandana bibs I saw online, so I decided to figure out how to make them on my own. I started my own little business selling bibs and burp cloths but decided to call it quits after a couple years before my youngest was born. I still wanted to sew, though, and, while searching for what to sew next, I discovered the online sewing community. Needless to say, I’ve been addicted ever since. I’m so excited and grateful for the chance to be a part of this season and to see what we all create!
Come back next week to see what these talented ladies create for week 1!!!
It is time for another season of Project Run and Play!!!
We are so excited to share all of the details, so let’s just get to the good stuff!
As usual, there is a theme for each week and we are inviting YOU to sew along with us!
Week 1: Non-Basic Basics (April 1-5) Simplistic can still be stylish and smart! Elevate those wardrobe basics!
Week 2: Into the Woods (April 8-12) Earth tones, natural fabrics, forest friends, lumberjack inspired, and beyond…let’s go outside!
Week 3: Olympic Moment (April 15-19) It’s an Olympic year! Go for the gold by showing us your favorite sporty style!
Week 4: Signature Style (April 22-26) Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and sewing skills.
Have you ever wanted to be a Project Run and Play contestant? Well, here is your chance!
Rules:
-Sew a children’s outfit based on any of the weekly themes. You may submit up to four entries- one per weekly theme.
-To enter, post anywhere on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #prp28sewalong AND tag the corresponding Project Run and Play account.
-Must be a new sew this month.
-Encourage friends to join in.
-Contest runs April 1st 2024 – April 28th 2024. Winner will be drawn and announced April 29th.
Prizes:
One random international winner will be awarded 3 patterns from the Project Run and Play shop!
One random U.S. winner will be awarded a $25 gift certificate to Raspberry Creek Fabrics!
All entries will be considered as auditions for Season 29, scheduled for September 2024! You may be offered a contestant position based on your sewalong participation!
Come back later today to meet our Season 28 designers!
We decided the perfect theme for March would be FORMAL FUN. This is the perfect time to get your Easter, wedding guest, flower girl/ring bearer, end of school year recital, etc… outfits made!
We have so many beautiful looks coming to you for inspiration, with patterns from the Project Run and Play shop! I cannot wait for you to see them all! Since the inspiration will be flowing, it’s the perfect time to have a discount code for you!
Use code: PRPFORMAL for 20% off all patterns in the formal category, through the end of March.
We have two generous fabric sponsors for this event and we will be highlighting their coordinating fabrics on Facebook and Instagram throughout the month.
Do you want to sew along with us?
Rules:
-Sew a formal look for children. Double entries if you use a pattern from the Project Run and Play shop.
-To enter, post anywhere on facebook or instagram with the hashtag #PRPformalfun2024, take a screenshot, and put it in the album in our facebook group for your official entry!
-Multiple entries welcome.
-Must be a new sew this month.
-Each make may be entered once, no matter how many places you post it.
-Encourage friends to join in.
-Contest runs March 7th 2024 – March 31st 2024. Winner will be drawn and announced Early April!
Prizes:
One random winner will be awarded 3 patterns from the Project Run and Play shop!
