Season 27 Themes

It is time for another season of competition!

The Project Run and Play team had so much fun coming up with the themes for this season! Without further ado...

I Can Buy Myself Flowers

Express bold confidence with your best floral designs.

Dressed to the 90s

You took can come back stronger than a 90s trend this week! Break out the Doc Martins, Pipe jeans, and rib knit tees to create something straight out of a dELia*s catalog!

Life is the Bubbles

It’s bubble week! Bubble sleeves, bubble skirt, puffer vest, pockets to hold bubbles, bubble print fabric… the world is your oyster! Show us your bubbles!

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

Here is when the voting will be open each week:

Season 27 Weeks:

Week 1: April 4-6
Week 2: April 11-13
Week 3: April18-20
Week 4: April 25-27

If you want to sew along, get started! We hope these themes will inspire you too!

Tomorrow we will introduce our Season 27 designers! Stay tuned...

Season 26: Themes and Dates

  We are beyond excited to announce our next season of Project Run and Play. Season 26 is going to be SO good! The designers we have participating are amazingly talented. We will announce their names tomorrow but for today, we will let you in on the themes and dates. 

Season 26 Themes: 

Pocketful of Sunshine : Life is better with pockets! This week you will use pockets to add function and style to your look.

Pleats to Meet You : Pleats, tucks, & gathers, oh my! These techniques have been around for ages but are currently making a comeback in fashion. How will you manipulate your fabric for some added dimension?

 Turnip the Beet: Lucky for us, seasonal produce isn’t just for eating- it’s also a fashion trend. This week you will create a ‘one in a melon’ look with the sweet pairing of food and fashion.

 

Signature Style : Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Season 26 Weeks: 

Week 1: March 22-25

Week 2: March 29-April 1

Week 3: April 5-8

Week 4: April 12-15

Which theme are you most excited for? Check out tomorrow's post because we will announce the designers! 

Season 25 Dates & Themes!!

 Season 25 is coming...Season 25 is HERE!!!!

It's time for announcements leading up to Season 25.  (And by the way...can you believe we're on Season 25?!?!?)

Season 25 dates:

Week 1: August 16-20 

Week 2: August 23-27 

Week 3: August 30-September 3

Week 4: September 6-10 

Season 25 Themes:

Week 1: 1+1=School

No matter what school looks like for your child, they’re going to need something to wear!  This week, fashion some new togs to elevate the learning experience.

Week 2: Gimme Some Texture

Ah texture…the subtle star of the show!  It makes us FEEL so fine!  How can you produce texture in your creations this week?  

Week 3: To Dye For

It’s baaaack!  Tie Dye is e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e, and just plain old dyeing is changing the way we see the world too.  This week, fabricate some looks to die/dye/diy for!

Week 4: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Aren't those amazing themes?  We are SO excited to see what you create using them!

Mini Season 2 Themes

 Today we get to reveal the themes for Mini Season 2!!!

Week 1: Stash Bash - In the spirt of making due with what you’ve got, get out those hoarded fabrics and notions!  Combined with the Project Lounge Library pattern collection, you’ve got a recipe for success!

Week 2: Linguistics of Alteration - Pattern hacking is our love language!  The biggest question this week is…will we even recognize the Project Lounge Library patterns when you’re through with them??

Week 3: Comfort Encapsulated - No one knows what 2021 will bring, so prepare to be comfortable no matter what happens!  With the Project Lounge Library patterns as your paints, and fabric as your canvas, art will soon appear!

Aren't those fun???  Which one inspires you?

See you tomorrow when we reveal who the 6 designers are for Mini Season 2...

Season 24 Themes

 Are you ready for the Season 24 themes?  As usual, the panel of advisors has come up with the most inspiring themes!!!  We are on the edge of our seats waiting to see what everyone sews for these challenges.

Season 24 Themes

Week 1: Lovely Layers

It’s that time of year again…time for layering up and down.  As they say practically everywhere this time of year…if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes because it’ll change!  This week you will design a look that is as flexible as the weather. 

Week 2: Cut It Up

Surprisingly, or maybe not so much, the patchwork fashion trend is having it’s moment!  Is it really fashion forward if it’s going back to quilting roots?  This week you will create something big out of little things.

 

Week 3: All the World’s a Stage

Plays, musicals, and drama!  Let’s cast our cares away and impersonate a favorite character.  This week’s look will bring to life that exciting performance atmosphere. 

Week 4: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Which of these themes are you most eager to sew???

Season 23 Dates & Themes

Let's talk about the Season 23 dates and themes!!!

Season 23 Dates:

Week 1: March 16-20
Week 2: March 23-27
Week 3: March 30-April 3
Week 4: April 6-10

And now the themes...

Week 1: Analogous Colors

There’s no denying it’s THE hot color scheme in the fashion world right now!  Grab a color wheel, choose your analogous colors, and be inspired to create your own look.

Week 2: Transformation

From one season to the next, from day to night, from garment to accessory…  This week you’re going to show off how your look can act like a chameleon and change to fit the occasion.

(Doesn't this look by Toya of Made by Toya from the Celebrations around the World challenge fit the Week 3 theme nicely?)

Week 3: Fairytale

This theme is a child’s dream come true!  This week you’re going to translate a fairytale into everyday wear.  

Week 4: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are some more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable

Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

Come back tomorrow when we get to introduce the designers!!!

Season 22 Themes

Let's talk about the Season 22 themes!!!

Week 1: November 18-22: On Location...

A rich history, widely recognized landmarks, or special spots, this week your look is going to be inspired by your location.  This week showcase what makes your location the BEST!

Week 2: November 25-29: Holiday Fashion

Anticipating the fashions creates the perfect mouth-watering holiday aroma!  What will your child be wearing to celebrate the Season?

(Doesn't this look by Jenn of Jennuine Design from our Handmade Holiday tour last year fit the Holiday Fashion theme perfectly?)

Week 3: December 2-6: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

If you're wondering why there's only 3, go check out yesterday's announcement.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are some more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable

Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

Come back tomorrow when we get to introduce the designers!!!

Season 21 Dates & Themes

First of all, we want to thank you so much for you enthusiastic response to Project Nature Adventure!  And remember, this is the last day for preorders.  After today, quantities will be limited, so be sure to secure what you want through preorders.  Plus it's on sale...

Preorder Project Nature Adventure fabric here.

Next, it's time for Season 21!

The next stop on our round the world tour is North America!  

September 2 - 6 - Week 1: Home Sweet Home

North, South, East or West, everyone knows THEIR home is the best!  This week showcase what your location makes it the BEST! 

September 9 - 13 - Week 2: Super Hero and Heroines

Every kid has a hero or heroine!  This week you’ll translate that into fashion…without venturing into costume territory!

September 16 - 20 - Week 3: The Sound of Fashion

So many different styles in fashion, so many different genres of music.  What will it look like when you combine the two?

September 23 - 27 - Week 4: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are three more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Labels for Organizing Printable

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable

Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

Come back tomorrow when we get to introduce the designers!!!

Season 20 Themes!

Prepare to be inspired by the themes for Season 20!!!

Week 1: 

Wanderlust

What makes your location special?  Explore the uniqueness of your area, share it's distinctive personality, and leave your audience craving more.  

Week 2:

Monochrome Mania

In a colorful world, what would you create if you had to choose one?

Week 3: 

Truth or Dare

Sew something tried and true...or dare to sew something different?  Which will you choose?

Week 4:

Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are three more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Labels for Organizing Printable

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable


Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?  Also, doesn't that dress above sewn by Tami of SewSophieLynn during Season 15 fit the Monochrome Mania theme beautifully?

Season 19 Themes

And now...one of our favorite posts: the themes for Season 19!!!

Week 1: 

Patriotic Parade

What makes your location special?  Food, landmarks, flora and fauna, geography and more!  You’re going to proudly exhibit those things in every aspect of your creation this week.  

Week 2:

Surf and Sand

Every child loves this environment!  This week you’re going to capture the sounds of the waves, the feeling of sand between your toes, the taste of the salty spray in your Surf and Sand look.

Week 3: 

Botanical Beauty

The botanical trend has swept the runways and the fashion world, and for very good reason!  Dig down to your roots, grow at the pace of foliage, cultivate old skills, plant new ideas, all to show us your green thumb for this week’s sewing achievement. 

Week 4:

Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are three more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Labels for Organizing Printable

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable


Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

Season 18 Dates & Themes

First of all, thank you very much for your warm response to the new patterns in the Project Run & Play shop!  It really means a lot to have your support as we grow this event we all know and love.  

Find all your favorite Project Run & Play looks in the shop here!

And now for Season 18!!!  We're so excited for this Season to begin, and to see what you make for these themes!

Week 1: October 29 - November 2: Kid Designed - Momma Sewn 

Kids have definite opinions about the world, which they aren’t afraid to state aloud! This week, let them unleash their opinions on the world with vision and style as you boldly sew what they fantastically design. 

Week 2: November 5-9: Nature Inspired

From the overwhelming crash of a waterfall to the exquisite symmetry of an unfurling fern, the world of nature never ceases to spark awe and give joy. What calms or excites you most when you spend time in nature? Show us with this week’s look. 

Week 3: November 12-16: Celebrations Around the World

Nothing takes the place of a nation’s holidays; vibrant, colorful, joyful days of meaning and celebration. Take your inspiration for this week from celebrations around the world as you seek to re-create the elation of a particular holiday with your look. 

one week break: November 19-24 for Thanksgiving holiday

Week 4: November 26-30: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste and most suitably showcases your skill set.

Which of these themes are you most excited to sew???

Season 17 Themes!

It's time to reveal the themes for Season 17!  These themes were chosen by the creative panel of advisors, and they're SO inspiring!  Check them out:

Week 1: Willy Wonka

Every child dreams of exploring Willy Wonka’s world.  This week, open the door and take them there!  As the great man himself said, “There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination.  Living there you’ll be  free if you truly wish to be.”

Week 2: Flights of Fancy

From sparrows to birds of paradise, and from mockingbirds to eagles, every bird is unique; but they all remind us to look to the skies.  This week, let the wind lift your wings, and create a magnificent look based on your favorite feathered inspiration. 

Week 3: Stroke of Genius

Do you admire the translucence of fine marble statues?  The strange brainscapes of Dada?  The fine brushwork of the old Spanish masters? Wherever you find beauty and emotion in art, you find inspiration.  Let that inspiration move you to make art of your own this week.

Week 4: Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste and most suitably showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet to sew along just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are three more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Labels for Organizing Printable

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable


Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

Season 15 Themes Announcement

Yesterday I promised to tell you about the themes the Panel of Advisors has picked for Season 15.  I am so excited and inspired and ready to sew these themes!

Week 1: March 12-16

7 Wonders of the World

Through history people have been awestruck by colossal and beautiful wonders.  This is your chance to recreate that feeling with your look inspired by one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Ancient or Modern.

Week 2: March 19-23

Crafting a Story

Famous authors live as legends in the craft of storytelling.  Create your own path to fame by weaving elements of your favorite children's storybook into this week's design.

Week 3: March 26-30

Astronomical Proportions

This week, rise above our planet with your out-of-this-world creations inspired by outer space

Week 4: April 2-6

Signature Style

Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste and most suitably showcases your skill set.

Alright, get busy planning!  If you'd like to use the Project Run & Play weekly planning sheet just click on it below, and it's yours!

Here are three more FREE Project Run & Play printables to help you out:

Free Labels for Organizing Printable

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable


Leave a comment, which of these themes are you most excited to sew?

And the Season 14 Themes are...

Every season we think we've come up with the best themes ever, but for Season 14 we know it's true! And they are:

Week 1 (October 16): -- "All Buttoned Up" 
Use buttons to highlight your look!

Week 2 (October 23) -- "Buffalo Gals or Guys!"
Buffalo checked prints or buffalo plaids are super popular right now...use 'em!

Week 3 (October 30) -- "Candy Coated Challenge"
Let yourself be inspired by a favorite Halloween candy!

Week 4 (November 6) -- "Signature Style"
Design a look that best represents your own unique style, taste, and best showcases your skill set.

Are you ready to get started?  If you want a little help planning, you can grab our FREE planning sheet just click on this one to download and it's yours!

Because we love you, here are two more FREE printables you might find useful in your child wear sewing:

Free Children's Measuring Chart Printable

Free Children's Sewing Project Record Sheet Printable

Mini Project Run & Play Theme

Today we get to reveal to you the theme our 6 designers will be using in their weekly sew offs.  For each of the 3 weeks of this mini season, the designers will be sewing to the same theme:

Inspired by Art Gallery Fabrics

Fabric produced by Art Gallery Fabrics lives up to the company name.  Each designer creates a collection of fabric worthy of being framed and hung in a museum or, well, art gallery!

Soulful collection

  

Art Gallery Fabrics offers their designs on quilting cotton, and (just in the past several years) on several GARMENT substrates too!  With a tagline like Feel The Difference  you really must get your hands on some to appreciate them fully!

Heritage garments collection

For this mini season of Project Run & Play, we've challenged our 6 designers to use the Art Gallery Fabrics garment substrates  (knit, rayon, denim, voile, and canvas) when sewing their looks.  We just know what they create will be fantastic!

Wonderful Things collection

Art Gallery Fabrics has donated all the fabrics our designers are using in this mini season. Isn't that awesome?!
If you would like to keep up with their latest news, you can follow them on the social media links below:

AGF on Facebook
AGF on Twitter
AGF on Pinterest
AGF on Instagram
AGF on YouTube

Denim Studio collection 

Let's not forget our generous sponsors this season! Most of them carry a beautiful selection of Art Gallery Fabrics.  If you click on a link below, you'll go straight to that sponsor's selection.

Peekaboo Pattern Shop

Imagine Gnats

Raspberry Creek Fabrics

And these sponsors below have thousands of fabrics that would coordinate beautifully with Art Gallery Fabrics:

Cali Fabrics

Stylish Fabric

Happy Shopping!  We'll see you tomorrow when we open the link up for the month and share the FANTASTIC prize!