Project Sewn

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Did you guys hear the news? I'm a contestant on season four of Project Sewn! To those of you who aren't familiar with the site, here's the gist: six ladies are chosen to sew garments for challenges. The challenges were emailed to all of us at the beginning of this month (April) and in May we start debuting looks each week. The only catch is that there is an online voting process and based on the final scores someone is eliminated after each challenge. Kinda nerve-wracking, huh?

I was super flattered that Liz and Elizabeth (the ladies behind Project Sewn) invited me to participate, but I had my reservations. My first thought was, "I'm not good enough. Why would they choose me?" Ewwww, what a lame attitude! I thought about it for a few days, called Lauren and picked her brain (guys, her voice is so cute and she is just as hilarious as I thought she would be!), and ran it by some of my other friends. In the end I (obviously) decided to do it.

One of my main concerns is staying true to myself. I don't want to make a bunch of clothes that are fancy and cute, but will sit in my closet untouched. I want wearable and comfortable garments that will fit my lifestyle, not elaborate ball gowns. Sorry! However, sewing will still be a challenge for me, as I am making an item I haven't made before and I'm also trying out a fabric type that is new to me.

Project Sewn starts in May and I hope you guys will watch my progress. Cross your fingers for me, throw some pennies in a wishing well, and collect some four leaf clovers in my honor. I need all the luck I can get. xoxo

56 comments :

  1. Congratulations Erin! I'm really excited for you, and can't wait to see what you come up with. Fingers and toes crossed! :)

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  2. Oh fun! I can't wait to see the garments from you and the ladies! :)

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  3. Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see it!

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  4. I DID hear the news! Exciting! You'll do great!

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  5. Can't wait for this! Best of luck, what a fun (and challenging!) series :)

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  6. Yay! I'm so excited to see what you make! You're going to do a great job! Yay!!!

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  7. Debi_myhappysewingplaceApril 9, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Yipppeeee! Can't wait!

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  8. How exciting! Well done!

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  9. Congratulations! I'm glad you'll be representing those of us who love wearable comfy clothes. Can't wait to see what you make!

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  10. yay! Congrats Erin, can't wait to see what you make! You'll do great :)

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  11. Congrats Erin! Like you said, if you keep true to who you are, I'm sure you'll do great! I can't wait to see what you make! :)

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  12. WAHOOO!!! I am so excited for you! Congratulations!!! I will be avidly following!

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  13. Congrats Erin. I hope you enjoy yourself. I know you'll do well.

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  14. WOOT WOOT!!!! I'm so proud of you :) :) :)

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  15. Congrats Erin! I know you'll do great! I'm so excited to follow along!

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  16. Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you make, I'm sure they'll all be fabulous : )

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  17. Good luck! I really enjoy seeing how people meet the challenges and I think the wearable clothes are great to see :)

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  18. Woohoo!!!! Good luck!! I'll be voting for you!

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  19. I'm so excited to see what you make!! I'm not surprised they asked you at all :)

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  20. Hooray Erin! I'm so excited that you're also participating. I wasn't familiar with the other bloggers this season, but have long followed you and loved your creations. I cannot wait to see what you make! Good luck!

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  21. Fantastic! I can't wait to see what you make :)

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  22. Same here, I didn't recognize a single person but you :) We should e-mail each other and chat sometime! xo

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  23. You are so sweet! I was super surprised and wondered if they got the right Erin haha :)

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  24. Thanks, Loran!


    I made my first muslin last night... Glad I got an early start because I am going to have to make some changes :/

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  25. Thanks, Melizza! Maybe when all the sewing craziness is done we could meet up? I want to come go up north, it's been a while.

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  26. Thanks, Kathy! And thanks for being nice when I said I couldn't meet up for the whole month.

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  27. Ahhhh it's going to be super challenging! I'm getting a head start on things now!

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  28. Yay - good luck. I am sure whatever the result, you are a winner anyway as you will end up with loads more cool garments!

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  29. Meeting up would be awesome. Keep me posted as to when you come up! Maybe we can get some of the other locals together as well.

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  30. This is so exciting!! I can't wait to see what you come up with and I'll be rooting for you!

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  31. You'll be great! I only recognised you and Mary from this season so I am rooting for you two! Good luck. If you stay true to your usual style you will be brilliant.

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  32. I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO EXCITED and happy for you, girl!!! You will totally ROCK this competition, so no worries there!! Big hugs!!! XOXOXO

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  33. Love your new blog look! Also, I can't wait to see your creations on Project Sewn!

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  34. Yay! So cool I'll get to meet you at the blogger meetup after this challenge, you'll be our sew-lebrity in the group. =o)

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  35. haha! I don't know about that, but I'm soooo excited to hang out with everyone!! :)

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