Making the Cut by Margaret Gurevich

Author:Margaret Gurevich
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 9781623701123, fiction, Capstone Young Readers, Chloe by Design, fashion design, television game shows, reality television programs, competition (psychology), social issues/friendship, social issues/new experience, social issues/adolescence, social issues/self-esteem & self-reliance, clothing & dress
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2014-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Just then, the judges emerge from the nearby building. All the contestants look eager and nervous. Missy seems a bit dejected as she takes her place in front of us. “We understand this was the first challenge, and we wish we could have given you more time to get used to the process,” she says, “but rules are rules.”

Hunter nods. “We also know that what we see now will improve dramatically by the end of the competition,” he says.

“However,” Jasmine adds, “we have to work with what we have.” She turns a page in her notepad. “In the top five, we chose designs that truly impressed us. Designs that didn’t make us think, ‘this could have been truly great with more time.’”

I swallow. My design is definitely not in this category.

“If I call your name, please step forward,” Jasmine says. “Derek, Sam, Shane, Rachel, and Jillian — congratulations! You’re in the top five. That means that in the next challenge, you’ll have first choice of materials. You’ll also be given extra planning and sewing time.”

Sam and Shane fist bump, the girls hug, and Derek gives his dad a thumbs-up. I try not to groan. All five of them made amazing designs this round, and time wasn’t even an issue. I can’t imagine what they’ll be able to create next time around with extra sewing and planning time on their side.

“Unfortunately, we also have a bottom five,” Jasmine says to the group.

I remind myself to breathe as she starts listing off names. In the bottom five are Stefanie and Julia, neither of whom finished their designs; Luke; and two guys named Tom and Curt. Thankfully, I’m safe.

“Again, we know the time constraints were hard,” Missy says. “But we still have to let two of you go. Stefanie, Julia, because you weren’t able to make any sort of design, you’ll be leaving us today. I’m sorry.”

As the eliminated designers step forward, I catch Nina’s eye. She shrugs and makes a disappointed face. Stuck in the middle of the pack was not how either of us wanted to start off the competition. But right now, survival is what matters most.

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