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Fashion Challenge 2: Contestants Have Been Selected!!

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Our 8 contestants have been selected! Wow we had a great response from some talented sewers, I just wish I could have chosen them all! We will begin the Fabricista Fashion Challenge on Friday, September 5th. On that day, all contestants will have the first challenge in their inboxes and it will also be posted on the blog! 

 I know some of you out there love a challenge, but maybe you thought the Fashion Challenge wouldn't fit into your busy life or maybe you felt you weren't "good enough". I'm giving all of our viewers a chance to participate with the contestants! Although you will not be in the main competition, you can post photos of your projects on our Flickr page.

 So let's find out who has been chosen for the Fabricista Fashion Challenge 2! (In alphabetical order.)



Beth from 110 Creations













I'm really excited to see what these ladies can do! I have some fun challenges planned for everyone. Get those sewing machines ready and your creative ideas flowing! See you on September 5th!

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  1. Needles and FashionAugust 29, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Super Stoked!!!!

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  2. ShannonAugust 29, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    So many familiar faces!!! I can't wait to watch from the sidelines this year! Good luck to you all!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, so excited to see what they come up with in this contest!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    YES! This is a GREAT group! I am so excited to see this happen!

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  5. Linda LAugust 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Congrats to all! Many are bloggers I currently read and see a few more to now follow

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  6. SewCraftyChemistAugust 29, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    EEK!!!!!!! I am excited to participate alongside my amazing blog friends!!!

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  7. SheilaAugust 30, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations to All.

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  8. RoseAugust 30, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    The contest sounds exciting! Congratulations and good luck to all the contestants!!

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  9. .August 30, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Congrats to all the ladies.

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  10. Sue ParrottAugust 30, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Super stoked but holy crap, I hope I can keep up with all you amazing ladies that are also participants!

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  11. AudreySeptember 3, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    What a wonderful group of talented contestants..Good luck to all of you. Have fun and enjoy the contest!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Good Luck Ladies!!!

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