– I have no idea why I said yes. A momentary lapse of judgement, an Adrianna-of-the-past trying to encourage and challenge Adrianna-of-the-future kind of thing. Adrianna-of-the-present is not super happy with Adrianna-of-the-past right this second.
– Despite my misgivings, I’m still really excited and happy I said yes. (I never promised this bullet list would make any sense.) Even though it is a competition, it’s also just for fun, and I’m having fun!
– I want to push myself to do something different and fun and new, but I also refuse to spend any amount of time making something that will never be worn.
– To that end, I’m sewing mainly with myself and my lifestyle in mind, and not to win a competition, because…
– ….let’s face it, I can’t beat these ladies, AND even if I won the entire thing, the prize package would not even be a drop in the bucket of money and time and effort I’ve spent creating these outfits, so….
– ….the motivation has to come from self-satisfaction and creating garments that I actually want in my wardrobe, and I think I’ve nailed that so far.
– Also, if you’ve seen the rest of my competitors, you’ll be in agreement with me that losing to any and all of them would be nothing but a privilege. I have no idea why the Simple Simon ladies even thought of my name in connection with these sewists, but I’m not gonna argue! The best part about this season is that the contestants get to vote for one another, so I still get to pick my favorite each week! I imagine this is going to be the hardest part of the competition since I have some blog friends from the way way beginning competing, but also some who are relatively new to me but have already sucked me in with their amazing style and talent.
The one surprising thing that has happened so far (besides me finishing the first garment well before the night it’s due) is that I’m not burnt out on selfish sewing at all. In fact, the more I sew, the more ideas I have and garments I want to sew. I already have a back log of “after PS is over” projects for me! And it’s also rebooted my desire to sew for my kids more, so that’s an added bonus.
Anyway, those are my disconnected ramblings about Project Sewn, so if you’ve made it this far, I thank you and I hope you’ll check back in next week for my first look! Now I guess I should go model/photograph it (gulp. the very very worst part of selfish sewing!)
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
You’re awesome, and I love following along with Project Sewn!
Adrianna says
Thanks so much Mandy! I know, I can’t wait to see what my fellow sewists made!!
Leigh Anne says
So very excited for you! you will do great! Can’t wait to see your handi-work :)
Adrianna says
Thanks for the encouragement, Leigh Anne!
Mae says
You’re totally doing it right though lady. Make things you want and enjoy the process rather than the end result& regardless of where you end up (first, last, somewhere in the middle) you challenged yourself to do something and gained a little knowledge& a few fun garments. Good luck!!
Mae
Adrianna says
Thanks Mae! You summed it up perfectly!
Beth C says
I can’t wait to see what you make, especially since you’re making pieces that you actually want to have in your wardrobe–it really shows the readers who you are!
kristin says
You can do it you can do it! I’m very excited to see your self-sewing and watch you push yourself while still being Adrianna-y. You’ve got the right attitude and it’ll be great. :)
Adrianna says
Aw thanks so much, Kristin! Susan joked the other day that you need your own show – Kristin Timm Gunn. Because you’re always encouraging fellow sewists and you give awesome constructive criticism!
Corinnea says
With all those bullet points in mind, you will be successful, winner or not. I love seeing what you come up with. Have fun!
Adrianna says
Thanks so much Corinnea!!