Category: Season 29

What a ride! I hope you have all enjoyed the beautiful creations these designers brought us this season. Our first SUPER SEASON! This week, they sewed something in their signature style, and votes and scores have been tallied for our final results!

Don’t forget the whole shop is on sale with code: SITEWIDE30 until the end of September. We wanted to celebrate with you all! We’d also love to have you sewing along with us this season. Entries close Sunday the 29th, so you have a few more days. Prizes are up for grabs!

Now we’d love to announce the winner of Season 29:

Candice Schoffstall

Here’s what Catherine, our celebrity guest judge had to say about the look:

“The photoshoot alone speaks to the overall cohesive design aesthetic of this gorgeous boho set. You really captured the heart of a desert bloom! Speaking of blooms, those 3D embroidered flowers? Incredible! I was also so impressed at how closely you were able to match the stretch lace inset through hand dyeing. You clearly have your signature style defined!”

Congratulations Candice!!! You did an amazing job!

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Our amazing sponsors have made this post one of the most fun, because they’re sending all our contestants home with prizes! We’ve been hi-lighting them all month on all our channels, we hope you will support them as much as they support this community. We love to bring everyone together!

Here’s what our designers will be taking home:

1st Place – Candice Schoffstall

$100 gift certificate to Shine Bright Label Co
$100 gift certificate to Kylie and the Machine
$50 gift certificate to Fabric + Flow
$50 gift certificate to Millie & Dot
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$75 gift certificate to Eliott Berman
$50 gift certificate to Brightside Fabric
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$50 gift certificate to Etsy plus 5 patterns from Jennuine Design
$50 gift certificate to Boo & Lu
8 patterns from Violette Field Threads
$125 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
$50 gift certificate to Sunflower Seams
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King

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2nd Place – Nikki Scott

$75 gift certificate to Shine Bright Label Co
$50 gift certificate to Nature’s Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Les Tissees
$25 gift certificate to Waymaker Fabrics
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Eliott Berman Textiles
$50 to Brightside Fabric Co
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$25 gift certificate to Etsy plus 3 patterns from Jennuine Design
$50 gift certificate to Boo & Lu
5 patterns from Violette Field Threads
$100 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
$25 gift certificate to Lowland Kids
1 Classic Box from Sew Hayley Jane
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King

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3rd Place – Sara Jean

$50 gift certificate to Shine Bright Label Co
$25 gift certificate to Mily Mae
$25 gift certificate to Nature’s Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Les Tissees
$25 gift certificate to Waymaker Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Threadbare Fabrics
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Eliott Berman Textiles
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$50 gift certificate to Boo & Lu
3 patterns from Violette Field Threads
$50 gift certificate to Sew a Little Seam
$25 gift certificate to Peek-a-Boo Patterns
$100 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King

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4th Place – Amy Gilane

$20 gift certificate to Emmaline Bags
$50 gift certificate to Frollein-S
$50 gift certificate to Fabric LA
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Fabric Fairy
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$50 gift certificate to Zen Llama Patterns
4 patterns from Bobbins & Buttons
$100 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King
4 patterns from Designs by Violet Vixen

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5th Place – Bonnie Flitton

$25 gift certificate to Shine Bright Label Co
$100 gift certificate to L and E Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Waymaker Fabrics
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$25 gift certificate to Ellie and Mac
$50 gift certificate to Love Notions Patterns
$75 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
5 patterns from Suco by Susana
$25 gift certificate to Chalk and Notch
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King

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6th Place – Katie Bolla

$20 gift certificate to Emmaline Bags
$100 gift certificate to Nature’s Fabrics
$100 gift certificate to Core Fabrics
$50 gift certificate to Les Tissees
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$50 gift certificate to Bibs and Boots
$75 gift certificate to Peony Patterns
$25 to Little Lizard King

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7th-12th Places
Anna Buder, Bekah Adams, Chandy Mueller, Em Getz, Steph Carton, and Liz Velazquez

$75 gift certificate to Millie & Dot
$25 gift certificate to Discovery Fabrics
$15 gift certificate to Fibers to Fabric
$25 gift certificate to Little Lizard King
$50 gift certificate to Project Run & Play
and a 3 pattern bundle from 1 of the following shops:
Iris May
Call Ajaire
Sofiona
Jennuine Design
Greenstyle
Pattern Niche

A HUGE thank you to our designers and sponsors for an amazing season. We hope you’ll stick around. There’s a fun new theme every month, sew-alongs, prizes, inspiration and more! We love to have fun, and the more, the merrier!

P.S. Your sewalong entry could score you a spot in the next season! If you’re interested in this sewing challenge, to let yourself make all the things you’ve been dreaming of, but can’t find the time, or you love sewing and photography, and sharing your skills, or you just want to push yourself, and win prizes, the next season will be coming this fall, and we need you!

Welcome to the finale of Project Run and Play Season 29! This season has been absolutely amazing and all 12 of the contestants sewed such great outfits for their children!

To celebrate this incredible season, we are having a site-wide sale! Just use the code SITEWIDE30 to get 30% off your Project Run and Play shop order through 9/30/24 at 11:59pm EST.

This week, we have our three remaining designers sharing their “signature style” looks.

SIGNATURE STYLE
Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and sewing skills.

Do you have your own “signature style”? It’s a great way to enter our sewalong! Get the details HERE.

Our panel of past designers is the same as last week: Susana, Jenn, and Rachel.

Let’s meet the Celebrity Judge for this week!

Catherine Holbrook

Catherine is a mom of three who discovered a passion for sewing back in 2014. Her husband was in his first year of a 4-year long residency program, when she decided she needed a hobby. Christmas was just around the corner, so she asked her mom for a sewing machine. She swears it was love at first stitch! In the wee hours of the night, you could find her whipping up one-of-a-kind purses, pillows, baby toys, etc.  It wasn’t until January of 2019, after the birth of her second child that she started focusing on creating her own wardrobe. What began as a knack for refashioning garments from Goodwill, quickly turned into self-drafting her own patterns and sharing her sewing journey with others on Instagram. (@bringingsewingback) She has now established a wide sewing audience across social media platforms and spends her days inspiring others to bring back the lost art of sewing.

The scores will again consist of 1/3 celebrity judge, 1/3 panel of past designers, and 1/3 public vote! After seeing all of this week’s submissions, you can vote for your favorite at the end of this post.

Now, on to the main event!

Sara Jean – Rustic Romance

I was so excited to sew an outfit that reflected my signature style, but then I needed help defining just what my style was. I polled some friends, took a hard look at old pictures, and decided my style consists of bold colors and combining lots of texture. I love to add embroidery and other little touches like quilting to my sews and It had to be overalls. My sweet girl has some sensory struggles and prefers to wear a romper or overalls so it’s my go-to sew. 

To create my signature style look I used the Cambridge pants pattern from Little Lizard King and added a bib and straps to make it into overalls. I loved this embroidered denim, but there wasn’t enough color for me, so I added embroidery details and used a paper-piecing technique to add a fun pop of color to the back pocket. I added a few matching labels from Shine Bright Label Co.  I used a top pattern I knew fit well to create the shape of the lace top and split the bodice to show off the lace detail. I created a full fluttery sleeve and a key hole back. As we are fast approaching cooler weather in Kentucky, I made a cardigan using the Lowland Kids Chunky Cardigan sweater pattern. I sewed a reverse applique heart on the back to match the colors in the overalls to bring the look together. 

I am honored to have competed in this competition among so many other talented sewists and I hope you enjoyed my signature style outfit.  

Nikki – Superbloom

I’m not going to lie, I really struggled with what to sew this week. Signature style?!? That’s like asking what I eat for dinner every night! Totally depends on how I’m feeling that day and what I’m working with. So, I asked my girls, “What is your favorite thing that I make for you?” –“Bathing suits!” Yep, I believe that with their close to a dozen momma made suits each year. We are at the pool so much during the summer between swim team every day and hanging out with friends. Honestly, you don’t even want to be outside during summer afternoons unless the activity contains water of some sort. Even now that it’s the end of September, we hang out at the pool on the weekends since it’s still in the mid-90s! I think it’s so important to feel confident in what you are wearing, and a well-fitting bathing suit is half the battle. Ill-fitting suits make me sad and I wish I could sew suits for all the girls who aren’t a standard size! I did sew all the competition leotards for Kinetic Kids (gymnastics for kiddos with disabilities) this year and I loved how confident and happy they looked in their new suits when they tried them on!

Now on to the prints! I love big florals and when it comes to swimsuits, the brighter the better for high visibility! I like to coordinate my girls suits by using the same main print so I can spot them quickly but give them their own personality within the suit with different coords and different patterns. My oldest wants all things girlie (bows, skirts, strappy) and hates long sleeves, while my youngest won’t wear anything without sleeves and a zipper! For this suit, I used the Little Lizard King’s Almalfi and this “Hotty Toddy” floral print is from Raspberry Creek’s Design Studio of available designs. I paired it with salmon gingham and black and white stripes (boardshort) from the club prints.

Those pompoms!!! They make my heart happy! The coverup is the Samantha from Violette Field Threads. I ever so slightly modified the neckline to have a V-neck. Fabric and trim for it is from Joanns. As for the beach tote, I freehanded this one working with the scraps I had left of the floral. I love adding little personal details to make my girls smile, so I sublimated the little turtle onto black out lining material. I used a color chart sublimated on the material to color match the swim print. It was her favorite part of the whole look and now wants to make matching ones for all her friends! I hope our look gives you (Bob Ross) happy little summer vibes to carry on with your day!

Candice – Desert Bloom

Hello, sewing friends! I’m still reflecting on the incredible journey of my latest creations, and I couldn’t be more excited to share my signature style with you this week. My love for a boho aesthetic shines through in my flowing maxi and hi-low skirts, which embody both comfort and artistic expression. Each piece I create is a reflection of my personality, and I love the opportunity to explore various themes and techniques along the way.

This week, I chose to work with the Iona pattern by Little Lizard King, envisioning a beautiful off-the-shoulder design that perfectly complements my boho vibe. Although my initial concept for the bodice didn’t unfold as I had hoped, I embraced the challenge and made several modifications. I added elbow-length gathered tulle sleeves with lace trim, kept the ruched waistband from my original idea, and enhanced the bodice with 3D embroidered flowers. For the dress, I selected a stunning Faille fabric with beautiful drape and texture, complemented by chiffon and stretch lace, all sourced from Joann. To ensure a cohesive look, I hand-dyed the stretch lace inset to match the rust-colored Faille as closely as possible.

To complete the ensemble, I adapted the Clementine jacket from Violette Field Threads, cropping it to enhance the waistline and give it a fresh feel. I also reimagined the sleeves to add a unique flair. The purse, inspired by the Daisy bag from Vintage Little Lady, ties everything together beautifully. Competing with such talented fellow sewists has been a rewarding experience, and I’m grateful for your support as I continue to grow in my sewing journey. Thank you for following along!

Wow! These are all so good! Try your best to pick a favorite from the poll below. It will close at 8:00pm EST on Thursday, 9/26/24.

If this has inspired you to get sewing, you can use the code SITEWIDE30 to get 30% off your Project Run and Play shop order through 9/30/24 at 11:59pm EST.

The designers this season have pulled out all the stops. There have been so many amazing pieces shared, and multiple ties between our votes, panel of judges, and guest judge. The competition is stiff!

For this round, there are 6 designers remaining, and 1/3 of the score comes from our panel of past PR&P designers, 1/3 from a celebrity guest judge, Cornelius Quiring this week, and 1/3 of the score comes from the public vote. Thank you for your support!

We are so excited to share the three designers who will be continuing on to share their Signature Style look in the finals for Week 4!

Nikki Scott – Puppy Love (1st place)

Here’s what our celebrity judge had to say about Nikki’s look: “The patchwork of the dog on the back of the coat is mind-blowing. The work of someone who can only be a master of their craft. What a great way to memorialize their furry friend. I hope this coat is held onto for a lifetime. Again, a great colour palette that is used throughout the various piece. The little heart cutout on the side of the coat is another wonderful detail. The white topstitching on the pants also helps to wonderfully frame the ribbing in the knees. Bravo.”

Candice Schoffstall – Country Chic (2nd place)

Sara Jean – Piped Perfection (3rd place)

We can’t wait to see and share their creations next week. Be sure to stay tuned. It’s going to be an amazing week!

Our least favorite part of this is sending people home. These ladies are all amazing designers, and they’ve outdone themselves. I can’t stress how close this competition has been. We’re just sending them home with barely a 1 point difference. We hope you will follow them and watch and see what they do next, because it’s going to be fabulous!

Amy Gilane – Floral Frolic (4th place)

Bonnie Flitton – Patch and Play (5th place)

Katie Bolla – Drip (6th place)

They won’t go home empty-handed. Our sponsors have been so generous, and they will all get prizes after the competition wraps up! Please support our sponsors by shopping their websites, and following them on social media.

Our sew along is open to anyone who sews for children, so please join in. Maybe you could be in a future season!