THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AS OF NOON,
SUNDAY JUNE 27TH, CDT
Well, the books are here and the preorders are out.....so it seems like the perfect time for a book giveaway! There will be ONLY ONE LUCKY WINNER, chosen by random.org. The early sales and response to the book have been excellent. It is almost surreal for me!
Just to whet your appetite a bit more...here are some more images of projects from the book:
I have a fab tutorial that will post next week after the giveaway, so stay tuned and as always.....
Happy Sewing!
163 comments:
I would use this book to help my daughter (13) develop a passion for sewing her own clothes.
I just found your blog recently and love your work! I rarely sew for myself but this really inspires me to get started! I would love to have this book as inspiration to try some new things! Congratulations to you on your first book!!!
I love the patterns. I really am totally in love with that trench coat, I would love to make it. This book would be dogeared from my thumbing through it every day!!
I am still figuring out my new sewing machine and this book would inspire me to push myself to the next level.
I would be able to make clothes for myself that I want to wear past our front door. My luck with making clothes for me that fit and look good hasn't been too successful to date. I would really like to change it.
I love the look of that jacket. I am looking to do more clothing construction since I'm running out of bed space for quilts, so I think your book would be the inspiration to push me over the edge. Kathie L in Allentown
I would wear more dresses! That would be life-changing, right? Congratulations on your beautiful book.
Oh my gosh. That coat is
A-mazing!! I would love to have a stylish cover for chilly summer nights in Cleveland. I can't wait to see your new book. I just love your patterns.
This would totally push me to try sew more of my own clothes!!!
I love sewing for my daughter and would like to start making clothes for myself. I have been unable to find stylish patterns until I discovered your book! I would love to start sewing everything in it!
I would love to have a few tried and true patterns that I can change up a bit to make a bunch of cute clothes!
I have always been the kind of gal to follow a pattern exactly, and I want this book to try and learn to modify the patterns I already own and new ones, I guess variations of the patterns, which I believe is a big part of this book! Looking forward to this book, I guess if I don't win one...I will buy it!!!
Please enter me in the book giveaway. We (my daughter and I) are working on the two patterns we recently purchased, and love your style.
Thanks,
Patti
This book would change my life! I am a SAHM/Homeschooler. My attire is usually something you don't leave the house wearing:). This would shake things up quite a bit!!! I would love to win this book!!! Congratulations on your first book!
I learned how to sew a few months ago and needless to say I have the BUG! I am reading blogs, taking classes... you name it. Then I see your awesome book. Everything you have posted so far I am just oooo and ahhh ing all over it! Wow! It would change my life because I would definitely be stylin' and having a blast recreating the wonderful projects and patterns you have designed.
I have been toying with the idea of teaching young girls how to sew...your book could really help there.
Oh my goodness! Can you believe I just ordered the book on Amazon this morning??? I am happy to see some more photos though! I am even more excited to get it!! I could be a super great gift giver if I won your giveaway though! I'll be waiting for the mailman!
I've been away from sewing for myself for many years, but have been feeling the tug lately. This book just might be the thing that gets me over that hump!
Oh how I would LUUUUUURVE that book!! It looks faberooney...
I love sewing soooooo much...
Fingers crossed
Karen x x x
I totally want this book!!! I LOVE your dress patterns and I have been wanting to sew for myself for awhile (as opposed to sewing for my children...) so this would be perfect! thanks for the chance, it looks GREAT!
sarah8914 at gmail dot com
Love the colors! Love the designs. I believe the young folks I sew with would love this as well! Thanks.
This is the first time I've seen that trench coat photo, and it is FABULOUS! I can't wait to see the entire book.
I used to sew all my own clothes, but haven't in a long time. Maybe some fresh new patterns & ideas wuld get me back to it!
I love your patterns already!! Finally something stylish to make with all this beautiful "quilt" fabric that I have. Keep up the good work, you're a diamond in the rough when it comes to designing chic women's clothing!
Well I have already lost more than 30 pounds and just have yet 10 pounds to go. So I think I need a new wardrobe. After looking at the first pictures I can only say that I love the look of that jacket and dress. If I win I will give myself a the new wardrobe and probably also a new look in the bedroom. I hope I will win.
I'm a quilter but would like to expand my sewing repertoire into clothing. I'm sure this book would provide just the inspiration for doing that!
I would love your book! I have already convinced a few friends to buy it based on your patterns. I know it will be wonderful.
So excited about this book! Crossing my fingers to be a winner. :)
Congrats on the release!
Do you know how difficult it is to find spring and summer career wear for those of the autumn coloring? I'd love to be able to sew jackets, tops, skirts appropriate to wear in a corporate environment.
No matter what retailers would like us to believe, capris and sandals are not approrpriate corporate wear in summer.
I have always wanted to sew clothes for myself but being so petite, I had a hard time adjusting patterns to fit me. And honestly, most patterns I see for adults are not flattering for my body type.This book has the cutest dress patterns that I would love to try out and would actually wear!
I love your unique style! I believe the book would inspire me to sew for myself - something I am hesitant to do. :)
Joyous clothing...I LOVE it!
What a thrill - Congratulations! Although, I already knew it would be a big hit!
I would L - O - V - E to have this incredible book as I have never sewn for myself and what better way to begin than with Sew Serendipity!!
I would love to sew some new wardrobe essentials and your book will help me do just that. Thanks!
Well, I think this book would really change my life! I only make handbags now, but need some clothes to go with them! I never find anything I like in the stores but there are tons of cute patterns in the fabric shops.... and your book has a lot of really great things that just might inspire me to get started!
Congratulations on your wonderful book!
Cyndi
I would use this book to expand my wardrobe in a cost friendly way-sure to the liking of my husband!
I would love to have this book!! I have been quilting for a few years and think I am ready to dive into clothing. Your book would help with that tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us!
Allison
I love those outfits and the dress has sleeves!! Whoo hoo!!!!
I'm would love to win! I have lots of children's pattern books, but none for me!
I sew for my children and I think this book just might give me the boost I need to sew for myself.
I'm a mom who desperately needs a fashion makeover but can't find anything in the stores I just love (other than jeans and t-shirts). I would LOVE to win this book- all the projects are AMAZING!!!I'll make them all- then I'll look AMAZING too!
This book would enhance my sewing life by reinvigorating my love for dressmaking...your fresh turn on classic styles would be perfect for both myself & my daughter...inspirational.
This book looks so fun and would really improve my wardrobe.
I am SEW excited about this book! I love your patterns and am waiting for the book to tackle my dress because i need to alter the sizing. My book is already on the way- but if i win this one, i can give it to my best friend who also loves to sew!
Looking at those teaser snaps, it would be a fun, inspiring book to get my sewing life motivated again. It has been having a bit of a break and needs a kick start!
I just found you the other day! You are so talented! Your book looks amazing! I love to sew for myself, my daughter and my granddaughters!
I have a beautiful granddaughter who would look fabulous in the trenchcoat.
It is absolutely inspired. I'd love to win the book
I would love to try some funky modern garment making to show off my skills
Wow, what an amazing giveaway! Your patterns are so beautiful, I would love to try my hand at making myself some clothing.
I am new to sewing garments and any helpful guide & tips through your book would be greatly appreciated. I love to sew but have been doing really easy patterns and would like to sew something for me that I would be proud to wear. I also would love your tips on fitting which is the hardest part for a new sewer. Thank you so much for including your readers in your success.
I would love to have this book to use to help me create garments for myself and my daughters...I have used the Francesca skirt pattern and love the different looks that one can create. Your work is fantastic and creative.
I'd love to have some new ideas to spark my creativity.
I would use this book as an inspiration and a tribute to all moms making memories with their daughters as my mom did with me.
It will be a source of comfort working on a passion I have set aside.
The fun part about these patterns is that they come in multiple sizes. My daughters and I can dream up completely different looks from the same style. And my 8 year old is inspired to come out of her tomboy phase.....!
I'm thinking this could be just what I'm looking for to help me be as excited to make clothes for me as I am to make them for my little ones. What a great looking book!
I'm pretty sure this book would actually persuade me to wear a dress :)
This looks like a fabulous book full of inspiration. I'd love to win a copy to devour!
~Jenny~
I've been attempting to make some clothes for my 13 year old granddaughter who is almost 6 feet tall. I'm finding it difficult to find patterns that work for someone so young who is so tall. Your patterns look like they might be fun to try. I'd love to win your book!
I can't wait to get this book. The patterns look phenomenal. My daughter has even looked at the pics with me and can't wait to help. That would be a life time achievement itself!!! LOL
Oh it would be great to own this book. Might start making things for myself rather than my daughter (2). Thanks for the opportunity
This book will give my closet the spark I need to get motivated to get dressed (and be cute!) each morning.
Wow! I love your designs! I really really want to wear these clothes! I've been frumping around in old maternity cloths for 6+ years now, and my youngest is 6 years old. I know, pathetic, right? I wish that were a lie. I would so love to win this book!
Amy B.
Very cute! I would love to win a copy of the book! ;0
I think it is the combination of fabric that you use that always makes your patterns so spectacular. If I am chosen as the winner, I hope I can live up to your image and pick great fabric to showcase your designs. I may be bugging your for ideas so in that case you may not want to pick me.
Great book would love to try the patterns in gorgeous fabrics to spruce up my wardrobe. Susan
Congrats on your new book. I lost my job last year and now I stay at home full time. this book would help me a lot. I could make me some new clothes to get out of this house and find that new great job That I need so bad ! Thanks for having the contest !!!
I love the materials and patterns. I love, LOVE, the trench. I would love to make this for my daughters AND myself. I have many of your patterns and would love the book for ideas as well.
This is how this book will change my life...It will inspire me to lose 25 pounds so that I can make some clothes that fit and look good on me. Thanks for helping me improve my health!
I really want this book--I just made the Juliet tunic into a dress--wow--easy and the fitting went together so well...I want to try a lot more of your designs....thanks...
i hope your book will inspire me to sew for myself more.
I love that you embrace colour and prints. As a very colourful person, I am so inspired by your work. I have recently made a committment to make at least 50% of my wardrobe by this time next year. This book would provide me with even more inspiration and designs to help make that goal a reality.
I bought a couple of your patterns a year or two back but haven't done anything with them...then last week ordered a couple more for my step-daughter who will be 13 in a couple months. Tonight I showed her one of the first patterns I bought and she loves it...so we've been poking through your website and came across your book. We decided to go halves in it and ordered it...then I came across your blog...we are going to have so much fun making up some of these patterns! She's getting a sewing machine for her birthday...so I'm looking forward to where she's going to go with her sewing!
The book looks gorgeous and I'm really going to enjoy passing on some skills...I'm quite excited!!
I am SO excited! I've been collecting your patterns, and had already determined to become an expert in your work. That way, not only do I get the joy of wearing it, but I get to teach others as well! I've already had a request at a quilt shop by a quilter who is ready to try sewing clothes.
So, YES, IT WILL CHANGE MY LIFE!
Can't wait to get my copy of the book! [I've been known to drive to a shop that had your newest pattern in, just to get it first!]
I wouold love to win your book - so many fabulous patterns all together, what could be better. And that dress is really lovely, so that would be my first project.
I'm a lapsed clothing sewer. I used to sew alot for myself then for my girls when they were small and now I seemed to have lost my confidence a little with regards to sewing clothes for myself.I live in jeans in the winter or shorts in the summer. I would love to have that confidence back and passthat on to my now 13 year old daughter.
I love all your patterns, specially the Sophia Trench Coat. We are moving to the west from the east coast this summer and I will need a cute coat for the fall there! I would love your book!!!!
I could really see me in that skirt and have bit of dotted Swiss that would work for the dress. So let's just to say that the book would add more spice to my wardrobe.
I just love your patterns they are great and I am sure the book is super!!!!! I would probably make the jacket it is soooo cute>
the new book looks wonderful! my start in it would be to try that lovely yellow and grey coat you can see in the preview on amazon.
Love your patterns! The book looks delightful! Julie stchsluv@aol.com
Your skirt patterns to date have been my absolute favorites. I've returned to them many times when I find a fabric I can't live without...The new dress patterns are fabulous looking and I can't wait til fall (that's when I'll have time to sew again) to whip them up. You are an inspiration to those of us who share the sewing passion!
This book is the first thing I have ever seen that totally tempts me to try sewing for myself for a change!!!!
Even if I don't win - cant wait to get this book - your patterns are great!
Your patterns have already changed my sewing life! I always feel beautiful and get so many lovely comments when wearing something I created with one of your patterns. I will definitely be getting this book whether I win it or not!
I love your patterns! They are so stylish and easy to follow. I would give your book a place of honor in my studio.
I recently discovered your patterns through another link. I am a studio potter who loves to escape to my sewing room. I am frequently in "studio" clothes, and recently decided I need to look nicer for my husband before he leaves for work. I'm so looking forward to trying my first pattern and seeing the smile on his face when he sees me in something so different from my usual t-shirts and shorts. Makes me happy just thinking about it.
Thanks for being part of the indie/vintage/you can do it look that is so fun! I have used your patterns straight up and have used them to inspire me to launch my own direction! I've been waiting for the book as soon as it saw it was coming on Amazon. blessings on this adventure!
If I could make anything that looks as good as the book does, THAT would be life changing!
I am so excited that you have written an entire book! I love your patterns and am looking forward to seeing the book. Thank you for inspiring us all who love to sew!
Oh I really want to win this book! I am just learning how to sew clothes, and I really love your designs, and this book would increase the wardrobe possibilities for me.
I am just learning to sew and I just recently discovered your patterns, which I love. It would help me so much to have your book as I try to sew clothes for myself.
I want no need this book! The patterns are so cute. I need some new clothes! Thanks for the giveaway!
I found you a few months ago while searching for handbag patterns. I LOVE your style. Looked inside the book on Amazon. It's wonderful. I appreciate your using women of varying sizes and heights. The fabrics and the illustrations are beautiful! I wish you much success and happiness.
Ok! Can I just say Wow? I have been sewing for about 5 years now. I feel like I buy every pattern on the planet. If it has a slightly different shape or concept to it, I have bought it. From European and Chinese patterns to French and American.
For the last year I have felt very bored with the patterns I have been using and seeing that are suppose to be new. I have, in a secret way, dreaded having to sew things. Which is huge for me! But having seen some of these patterns and seen the wonderful fabrics used, I have to say, Thank you! I am totally inspired again! I would Love to own this book so that I can get back to doing what I love to do, and have fun doing it!
Thanx!
Congratulations on the early success of the new book. I can imagine all the fun I would have poring over the patterns and choosing the "perfect" fabrics to go with!
I love your designs, very feminine without being fussy. Great designs that show off all the beautiful fabric that is out there, and easy to make as well.
I would really love your book, please enter me. Thank you.
OH MY! I have soooo many children's patterns and sewing books but not much for me. This would be awesome to add to my library!
Congrat....the book looks amazing!
I am working on the Torii Tunic right now. I am creating a dress using Amy Butler Love fabric and dutch wax prints for the tunic. These patterns are fresh, modern and hot! I
Just went through a nasty divorce. I need some clothes for dating. Haven't dated in over 25 years. Don't want to do the jeans look. This book and patterns would be a welcome change to my wardrobe. New beginnings.
thank you and congrats on the new book. I wish you well with it's suscess.
O how I would love this book. I need to sew myself some summery skirts.
Maybe this would help evolve my sewing to include myself and not just for my kids!
Must. Have. Book. Need. New. Clothes.
I am making the Monique Dress right now and just came on your blog to find the zipper tutorial. I love it!! I'm 17 and the directions and easy to follow. This book would change my entire wardrobe. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel
This would definitely change my life! I could make all kinds of cute dresses... I'm thinking in a suit or linen material, then I can wear them to teach in! :)
This would change my life from being dependent (on Anthropologie, haha) to being independent and sewing up cute stuff myself!!!! Plus, I just got started sewing clothes by making up a little layered skirt this past week for a four-year-old, so I'm ready to tackle something bigger...;)
The book looks terrific and I'd love to get a fresh breeze of inspiration. Congratulations.
I would love your book to help me with ideas for myself. I sew for my two daughters and I love it, but rarely sew for myself. I am a proud SAHM, but am slowly falling into the look of a "soccer mom"
I could put your beautiful book to use and become a fashionable ME again:)
Congrats on your book--it looks positively mouthwatering. It would change my sewing life by inspiring me to get over my pile of projects and use it!! :)
From what I've seen, the book looks fabulous! Makes me want to bust out the sewing machine right now and get started!
I need to get out of jeans/tee/cardigans but don't know how. This book looks like it could help me get out of the clothing rut I've been in for over 20 years....
Oh I so want to sew pretty things for me again. I have gotten into the "mom clothes" rut and need to break out and pretty up again. I am also in the process of teaching my 18 year old daughter to sew for herself. She want so to learn to sew more trendy than I sew. Your book sounds perfect!!! Thank you for the chance to win.
I would love to be the lucky owner of your awesome book! Not only do I love the patterns, but the layout is absolutely delicious!
The photos from the book are absolutely fabulous. I love to sew, but have limited creativity, so I definitely can put this book to good use (my wardrobe will thank me for it)
You are truly inspirational.Love the style and richness of colours. The book will take me a step closer to develop my sewing and daughter's (11).
I just found your blog...what a find!!! Can't wait to check out your new book!
I must must must make that coat! I've been looking for a fun trench pattern, and this is just perfect! Lately I've been selling and gifting all of my projects, I'd love to take time to make a few for myself! Can't wait to get my hands on your book! Love it!
I found your blog today.
I used to make my own clothes back in high school this book would impel
me to try again
thanks
How wonderful to have a chance to win this book! I need a wardrobe overhaul....after five kids, I would love to bust out of the “mom uniform” and mix it up a bit. I love how your designs celebrate our femininity. that is the best part!
I love the classic styles! I hope to get to try some of these.
Would love to win your book! It would inspire me to start making my own clothes again.
Jona at Stop Staring and Start Sewing is just raving about this book!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on it. Congrats! Enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!
Your patterns are so fresh! This book would inspire me to sew clothes for myself again. Congratulations on your book!
I need patterns, but don't like to be told what to do. Your hand-drawn patterns of the perfect mix of gentle guidance.
I love your create designs and use of fabric. I sew daily for my daughter at Auburn University. Her friends are amazed at the dresses I make for her. Your designs are perfect for my daughter & I would love to have your book. I try to promote sewing & clothing design as a hobby to young women.
thank you so much for this generous giveaway!! I want that book so bad! I love to sew and want to learn how to sew clothes.
Oooh!! I love that jacket/coat!! I've never made anything like that before. I've always been scared of them. But I would definitely tackle that jacket!!
What beautiful things to create! I'd LOVE to make a few things for myself from your fabulous new book!
I just saw your book on Jona from Fabritopia's blog, and have to have it. I have been looking for some great patterns for myself for a change. I just bought the Monique pattern~ since you named it after me, I couldn't resist! :) Thanks for the chance!!!
I just found a hidden passion for sewing that just magically appeared right after I gave birth to my first child last May. Now several projects later I realized my love for color and fabric. With a wardrobe of black and grey I would use your new book to make myself beautiful clothes to match my new much brighter life style.
Congratulations on your much deserved success! Thanks for the chance to win your scrumptious book. I would finally have a book that inspires me to sew for me if I won!
Love your patterns and would love to have the book for inspiration!
Tracey
Love the patterns! I've been sewing for about 2 years now and look forward to many more happy years of sewing fun! :o)
Oh, I'd love to have a copy! I just came over from "Stop staring and start sewing", and loved the skirts she showcased. I hardly ever sew for myself, but I *loved* those skirts! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to have your book. The dresses are so cute and really make me want to sew for myself again. Phyllis
Love, love what I have seen of this great book. I have made some of your purses and just love how they have come together. I have the Torii tunic pattern but haven't had time to sew it yet! Argh...such is life.
The jackets are so cute and I cannot wait to make one of the coats!
What a wonderful looking book and there is nothing like this in the UK. It is just the inspiration I need to start sewing clothing again for the first time in nearly 35 years since I was at school. Thank you for introducing me to your designs. Now I just need to find some beautiful fabric in England!
This book is the inspiration I need to begin sewing for myself and my daughter. I'm so inspired by the styles and fabric combinations. I would love to have some of these pieces in my closet! And I haven't sewn anything for my daughter in years, not since she outgrew smocking and halloween costumes.
I"m so excited to get your book and started. I sew for everybody now I could start sewing for ME! Congratulations on your new book!
Nancy
Your book is the one for me - to finally give me the confidence to sew for myself - I make wonderful clothes for my daughter, but am unable to sew for myself. Thankd for a great giveaway!
This book looks amazing!
oh, my wardrobe would improve if only I had the book (and fabric) to make all of these beauties!!
I really want that sewing book. I love to sew, however my daughter doesn't like anything I make. Maybe I just need some new inspiration.
mayzesimone@hotmail.com
Wow, I would love to have that book. I seem to make things for everyone I know except myself! I really want that skirt!
The skirt on the cover is so adorable and I would love to make that! SO... I would love to have the book!!!
Hi. Winning this book would be gra great step to help me move from being a quilter to a fully fledged sewer. I need to start sewing clothes and this is the look I love! Congrats on an ace book!.
The patterns are wonderful! I would love to be able to sew something for myself that I might be able to wear. Most of the things I have sewn for myself lately have wound up with my quilt scraps!
Gorgeous! I need this book!
just discovered your patterns and can't wait to order some. i would love your book!
I need new inspiration and love your style! This may be what I need to get me out of my sewing slump.
Blessings--
Dana
I am fairly new to sewing although I've always had a craft or two brewing most of the time. I came across your book and was smitten with the skirt on the cover and then the trench...so cute! I read that you include patterns for all of us, not just the size zeros, so thank you. When I get ahold of this book, I will march straight to the fabric store and pick out something fabulous for that skirt!
This book would be the latest greatest for my collection. The patterns you've teased me with most certainly deserve to be sewn! The trench is to die for!
I saw the ad for Sew Serendipity in the Aug 2010 American Patchwork & Quilting. Can't wait to read it!
Oh my goodness, I just found your patterns this morning and I am absolutely in love. I would be absolutely thrilled to make and wear your patterns every single day. Such gorgeous designs. I have yet to really click with the style of many patterns, and I just did. What a great giveaway!
AHHHHH...MAZING!!!!! I absolutely LOVE all of your patterns, but to have a book of them??? Talk about ooo-la-la!!!
I want that book.
Hi Kay!
I just ordered two of your book (one for me and one for my mom.) I will say of all the sewing books i have ordered so far, I know this one willbe the best. It should be at the front door tomorrow and I cannot wait. My mom used to sew everything- amazing little plaid pant suits for my brother (much to his dismay) hand smocked dresses for me...somewhere along the road, she stopped sewing (must have something to do with her garden) anyway, she visited a few weeks ago and after seeing my studio and reading Where Women Create, she got re-inspired. So I've ordered your book for her to get her back on the pah of sewing inspiration. Should be perfect! I cannot wait to see it!
xo
Simone
Kay,
I have just purchased one of your purse patterns- McCalls 6045.
This is my first time endeavoring on making a purse and I have a question. For lining- can I use lining material or do I need to use cotton quilting material?
Thanks for your help- Angie B.
Just found your blog and I'm so excited and glad that I did. I've recently decided to go through the list of clothing I need and sew it rather than purchase it from the store, and this book would be a great way to help me accomplish that! Those pictures sure do have my excited about the possibility of it.
limes.sweet@gmail.com
These patterns are so cute they would inspire me to make my summer wardrobe!
Not only would this book save my life it would save the lives of those around me who have to suffer through my current attire on a daily basis - ha! Beautiful stuff and so doable. Most of the time the patterns aren't something normal people would wear. LOVE IT!!
Great Patterns! I just discovered your great site. I love the color , the use of pattern on pattern materials and the Trench coat is to die for!
Keep creating!
Susan Straub-Martin
Strauberry Studios
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