202 Followers! And a giveaway!

Hi everyone,
Today on my blog A Few Threads Loose we are celebrating making it to 202 followers by having a huge giveaway. The winner will get two very cool sewing patterns, and A $35 GIFT CARD!

So stop by if you'd like to enter the giveaway, the more the merrier!

Come share with me.....

Being new to this, (blogging) and having had just a taster of what inspiration is out there, I've been keen to seek out like minded individuals. Other bloggers with whom to share ideas, tips, tricks and learning curves!! So I thought, if I were to give away something that I would love to receive, then anyone who's going to want it, is pretty likely to be on the same wavelength, and have something similarly delicious to share!

I thought this would be a great giveaway for Sew Retro, because I've seen some great 30's/40's inspired stuff on here since I've been loitering!

So, I decided on this Vintage Vogue Pattern for a gorgeous 30's inspired evening gown. It's been in my stash for a while. It was one of those "just had to have it" purchases that I knew I'd be unlikely to actually make. (It's the wrong size for a start!) But I got it  for a snip and the picture on the front is just soooo beautiful. (I'm such a sucker for pattern envelopes!) I love it. But, now it's time to pass the love on....


So please feel free to pop over to my blog, if you're at all interested in entering....

http://portialawrie.blogspot.com/

Lutterloh System International 1979 - Pics III

 

Third chapter with pics from the Lutterloh System dated 1979...

more to come on my blog!!

PS: I am holding a little funny giveaway....come and try to win!!

An introduction: [Patty the snug bug]

Hi all! I'm Patty and am jumping into the sew retro pool too! I'm a 30-something (sigh, for a few more years, anyway.) I live in Minneapolis, where it is cold, cold, cold and I like to sew. And knit. Listen to audiobooks, play with my dog and husband, Mr. Bug. And vacuum.

I'm super-drawn to styles of the 50's, some of the 40's, some of the 60's. The 20's, not at all! I also love polka dots, mary janes, bows, full circle skirts, fitted bodices and I have an all new love for pencil skirts. My inner-style is probably pure Lucille Ball crossed with Minnie Mouse, but my street style is South Minneapolis house wife and Liz Lemon. With a dash of Minnie Mouse. I aspire to more mouse, less lemon. I love the shape and style of the late 50's/early 60's and started looking for more, more, more after having a vintage-style wedding earlier this year. There were crinolines. I made the maid of honor's dress and then almost made her trade with me so I could wear it down the aisle instead of the ridiculous white one!

Here's a few pictures of retro-inspired projects that I've worked on and am extra fond of. Note on the apron... this was an adapted-from-a-dress-pattern apron with a full circle skirt and I happen to be having a GIVEAWAY (ends 10/27/10) on my blog for fabric and a pattern to make your own- feel free to stop by and enter for some wonderful apron fabric (polka dots!), rick rack and a pattern!

   

You can find me at my blog, on Facebook or drop me a note!

  

Giveaway

Hi there ladies.

Just a quick post to mention a vintage giveaway over at my blog:

Head on over to :  www.thelongandwindingbobbin.blogspot.com

And enter for the chance at some patterns and fabric and a little gold purse.

Also lots of sewing going on!

NVLs First Giveaway!

Hi everyone.

It's time for a giveaway.

Details are on my blog. I'll choose a winner on Sept 27th!

A Walk-Away Give-Away

I've received some great things from my fellow vintage sewing bloggers in the last couple of years and it's time to pay it forward with my first ever giveaway. I have four patterns to give away, and all of them are variations on the Butterick Walkaway Dress. Entries close at noon on Friday. To enter, come on over to my blog, Chronically Uncool.

Here are the patterns:

Pattern sizes and entry details are posted at Chronically Uncool!

Vintage pattern finds and a giveaway

Hi All,

I'd just like to share some great patterns I managed to dig up from the local Salvos store not too long ago - aren't they gorgeous?


I picked girl patterns due to having 2 nieces and no nephews to sew for - so I can't wait to get started. I'm hoping all the pieces are intact but either way they were a bargain - all for less than the cost of a normal modern pattern!

Speaking of which, I am hosting a giveaway on my blog for a pattern for children's clothing - all are welcome so please feel free to enter :)

It's FPF at The Hem Line!

Free Pattern Friday is back at The Hem Line. This weeks' giveaway includes three great retro patterns . . . . all are UNCUT and UNUSED, but missing the envelopes. Visit my blog to get in on the fun! Drawing will be held this Sunday night (August 2nd).

Giveaway ~ Enid Gilchrist pattern book

I'm also taking part in the sewmamasew giveaway. My giveaway prize is an Enid Gilchrist 'Toddlers Clothes' vintage pattern book. There's photos on my blog of some of the patterns featured in the book.

To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on my 27 May post along with your email or blog details. The contest is open from 27-31 May inclusive with the winner drawn randomly on 1 June. I'll happily ship anywhere worldwide.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST TODAY!!!!

Today is the day!  I am participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Contest. Come to my blog for your chance to win four beautiful yards of this sheer floral fabric. In order to win, first, sign up to be a follower of my Sewing With Trudy blog and then share your favorite sewing tip and your contact information like an email or blog address so I can contact you if you win. The contest will remain open through the 31st. I will choose a winner June 1st. I will put all of the names in a hat and do a random drawing.  Anyone can enter. I will ship around the world. 

My 8 year old daughter is also doing the giveaway contest on her sewing blog.  So be sure and stop by there and sign up to be her follower and give her a sewing tip as well to double your chances of winning.