Today is the big day that we announce the SEW-VIVOR TOP 10! If you followed along on my facebook page last night, then you saw all the teasers, clues and hints I was giving you! Well, I’ll leave you in suspense no longer.  

Right after I thank our amazing board of judges! 

Each of our judges are talented and creative seamstresses themselves, so I asked each judge to send a link to their very favorite project they’ve ever sewn. Here they are:

Spring Sweater Refashion by Jen at Tatertots and Jello

Houndstooth Quilt by Kari at UCreate

Cardigan Refashion by Disney at Ruffles and Stuff

Baby Boy Crib Set by Tam at Sew Dang Cute Crafts

Let’s Go to the Park Bag by Delia at Delia Creates

They had a really big job of choosing only 10 out of 188 entries! I am grateful I wasn’t ultimately responsible for choosing the Top 10! The way our contestants were chosen… each judge based their picks on creativity, good color sense, pleasing design aesthetic, and demonstrated sewing ability and quality, and pure awesomeness. Then they chose their favorite top ten projects, and highlighted their very favorite. Their top picks automatically made it, and the rest were chosen based on what projects were voted on more than once by different judges. Believe me, this was very difficult!

Here we go……………….

Drum roll please……………………………

These are the Top 10 contestants who will compete to be our Sew-vivor Champion! 

{Listed in the order they were entered}.


#1
A Wedding Dress for Kate by One Little Minute

#2
Zig Zag Quilt by Ranae Hill

#3
Peacoat from Vintage Pattern by Simply Homemade

#4
Pinwheel Dress by GoogieMama
 


#5
Bustles of Love Dress by I Can’t Stop Crafting

#6
Purple Dress by An Outfit a Day
 

#7
Victorian Valentine by Nancy’s Couture

#8
Bow Dress by Swenson Love

#9
Pleats and Thank You Skirt by Kelly Sawyer

#10

Everything Bag by Kojo Designs

I want to take a moment to tell the remaining 178 entrants– THANK YOU! I know it takes a lot of guts to enter a competition like this. Last fall I entered a huge crafting competition on a great blog, and I was told I missed it by one vote! I was so bummed out, so I know how it feels! (But at least I could breathe a sigh of relief)! I hope you’ll follow the competition, and consider entering again for Season 2! I personally looked at each and every project, and I just cannot believe all the amazing projects that were entered. I mean it, I wish we could have picked a few more. I think we need to begin Season 2 with a Top 20!

Here are a few of my favorite honorable mentions:

 Chevron Trench Coat by Technology and Tutus

Dreamy Dress by Feather’s Flights

 Rapunzel Costume from Scout’s Stitches

Ruby Market Tote by Clover and Violet

Diaper Bag by Quaint and Quirky

No Pattern Dress by Grits and Giggles

Every week, there will be a guest judge who chooses her favorite project to get “immunity.” (It’s like that on Survivor)! That means that even if that project receives the lowest number of votes, they cannot be voted off. 

I’m super excited to announce the guest judges right now! We’ll get to know them more when it’s their week to judge!

Week 1: Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts
 

Week 2: Heather from The Sewing Loft

Week 4: Surprise TBA

OK, here’s what you can expect for the rest of Sew-vivor…
We’re giving the contestants time to prep during the rest of March.
THE FUN BEGINS IN APRIL!

March 14: Giveaway (from Fabric Envy)

March 21: Giveaway (from The Ribbon Retreat)

March 28: Giveaway (from Raspberry Creek Fabrics)

April 4: 1st Round of Competition

April 6: Top 8 announced

April 11: 2nd Round of Competition

April 13: Top 5 announced

April 18: 3rd Round of Competition

April 20: Top 3 announced

April 25: 4th and Final Round of Competition

-You may use patterns and online tutorials for your projects. When you post your projects on your blog or flickr, you’ll need to cite your sources. 
-If you create your own pattern, we’d love to see a tutorial in pictures! Readers LOVE tutorials!
-Keep good photography in mind. Since the only impression we get of your projects are via photos, try hard to give us some good eye candy! 
-You’ll need to email me ONE picture of your project by 6pm Tuesday nights (the first one is due April 3). You’ll find out if you advance to the next round via email when the polls close at midnight each Wednesday. Your next photo is due again the following Tuesday by 6pm. Your photo should have no text, and needs to be included as an email attachment.
-Don’t forget to leave your email in the comments.
-CONGRATS!!!