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The Baby Doll Top, another cute design from Chic & Simple Sewing
Good news, friends – Potter Craft has kindly donated a copy of Chic & Simple Sewing for a giveaway on this here blog. (If you haven’t, check out my review below.)
To enter, leave a comment on this post and tell me why you want to learn to sew. (Or, if you already sew, tell me why you like to do it.)
You have until noon PST on Wednesday, May 6th. Then I’ll draw a winner at random.
Good Luck!
UPDATE: Congrats to Yaneth, our winner! The book will ship out to you soon!
I started sewing right before my son was born. I only made simple baby blankets. I’d like to learn how to make clothes for myself. This book sounds great!
I started sewing right before my son was born. I only made simple baby blankets. I’d like to learn how to make clothes for myself. This book sounds great!
The great satisfaction is that I can make whatever I want – if I want a zipper more left I just do it and that is why I can be always satisfied with things I wear :)
The great satisfaction is that I can make whatever I want – if I want a zipper more left I just do it and that is why I can be always satisfied with things I wear :)
I am beginning my journey of learning to sew, and I want to learn to sew clothes so that I can choose my fabrics, colours and styles without being limited by what is in fashion–and also so I can save money! I would love to win this book!
I am beginning my journey of learning to sew, and I want to learn to sew clothes so that I can choose my fabrics, colours and styles without being limited by what is in fashion–and also so I can save money! I would love to win this book!
I’ve been sewing for about forty-five years. I think it’s mainly a girlie thing – innate desire to make and create. A few years ago that would have been such a politically incorrect thing to say. Thank goodness things are changing back to normalcy in this area.
I’ve been sewing for about forty-five years. I think it’s mainly a girlie thing – innate desire to make and create. A few years ago that would have been such a politically incorrect thing to say. Thank goodness things are changing back to normalcy in this area.
I used to sew with my mom, but alone I find it frustrating and intimidating. I still aspire to make awesome things. This book looks like it has great explanations and the path to awesome things.
I used to sew with my mom, but alone I find it frustrating and intimidating. I still aspire to make awesome things. This book looks like it has great explanations and the path to awesome things.
I second that emotion Lavina; I can make stitches and come out with something in the end, but trying following a pattern and finding ones that I actually want to make feels like I’m in over my head! This book looks very aptly titled: Chic and Simple! What I’d really like to get out of sewing in general is to get to the point where I’m able to make clothes for my family as a routine practice.
I second that emotion Lavina; I can make stitches and come out with something in the end, but trying following a pattern and finding ones that I actually want to make feels like I’m in over my head! This book looks very aptly titled: Chic and Simple! What I’d really like to get out of sewing in general is to get to the point where I’m able to make clothes for my family as a routine practice.
I like sewing because it lets you make something really unique and something that makes me feel good about myself. :)
I like sewing because it lets you make something really unique and something that makes me feel good about myself. :)
I’ve always wanted to sew, because I enjoy creating order from chaos. There’s nothing like staring at a pile of raw material (especially scraps / leftovers) and thinking of ways to turn it into something fun and functional. I’ve been a knitter for several years, but have only recently bought a sewing machine and completed a couple ultra-simple projects. I really need help learning advanced, creative sewing!
I’ve always wanted to sew, because I enjoy creating order from chaos. There’s nothing like staring at a pile of raw material (especially scraps / leftovers) and thinking of ways to turn it into something fun and functional. I’ve been a knitter for several years, but have only recently bought a sewing machine and completed a couple ultra-simple projects. I really need help learning advanced, creative sewing!
I have wanted to learn to sew for what seems like forever. I’m a knitter and receive such enjoyment from being able to create useful and beautiful items my entire family can use. Items that i can give as gifts and people will love. I love going into the stores, seeing something I love and sayidn “I can make that”.
All of these loves translate so well to sewing. I get the same excitment looking at sewing patterns that I do at knitting patterns….i just have to learn how to actually do it!
I have wanted to learn to sew for what seems like forever. I’m a knitter and receive such enjoyment from being able to create useful and beautiful items my entire family can use. Items that i can give as gifts and people will love. I love going into the stores, seeing something I love and sayidn “I can make that”.
All of these loves translate so well to sewing. I get the same excitment looking at sewing patterns that I do at knitting patterns….i just have to learn how to actually do it!
I want to learn to sew because for years I’ve been holding onto clothes with some sort of sentimental value that fit terribly because I’ve decided that *someday* I’m going to learn how to sew with them. Also, I often have pictures of what I want out of e.g. a dress in my head, but I can’t find it in good quality, my size, and my price range all at once. I know fabric’s not cheap, and as a knitting college student who’s been hoarding craft supplies since the age of like 8 I probably shouldn’t build a fabric stash, but hey, isn’t that what thrifting’s for?
I want to learn to sew because for years I’ve been holding onto clothes with some sort of sentimental value that fit terribly because I’ve decided that *someday* I’m going to learn how to sew with them. Also, I often have pictures of what I want out of e.g. a dress in my head, but I can’t find it in good quality, my size, and my price range all at once. I know fabric’s not cheap, and as a knitting college student who’s been hoarding craft supplies since the age of like 8 I probably shouldn’t build a fabric stash, but hey, isn’t that what thrifting’s for?
I love sewing and creating projects for the home…My next challenge is sewing clothes…
I love sewing and creating projects for the home…My next challenge is sewing clothes…
I love sewing for my babies! Something so sweet about seeing them in mama made clothes!
I love sewing for my babies! Something so sweet about seeing them in mama made clothes!
Oh, yes please! This book seems really fun and helpful. Your review is excellent by the way!
Oh, yes please! This book seems really fun and helpful. Your review is excellent by the way!
I’ve sewn handbags and other small projects. I’m ready to take on the challenge of sewing some cute clothes for myself. Thanks for the chance at winning this awesome book! :)
I’ve sewn handbags and other small projects. I’m ready to take on the challenge of sewing some cute clothes for myself. Thanks for the chance at winning this awesome book! :)
Reasons:
The First reason I sew is for having clothes no one else has. I hate buying something, and then seeing it on ten other people.
Also I’m a petite, so many store bought clothes doesn’t fit (Second Reason. This way I get a perfect fit.
And the third reason is the sense to be able to CREATE from my own hands. I really love to see the finished product and say I MADE IT!!
Reasons:
The First reason I sew is for having clothes no one else has. I hate buying something, and then seeing it on ten other people.
Also I’m a petite, so many store bought clothes doesn’t fit (Second Reason. This way I get a perfect fit.
And the third reason is the sense to be able to CREATE from my own hands. I really love to see the finished product and say I MADE IT!!
I want to learn to sew so bad! I attempt to recall my memory of 7th grade Home Ec, but to no avail!
I want to make fun summer dresses and skirts I can wear to work and shirts that fit!
I want to learn to sew so bad! I attempt to recall my memory of 7th grade Home Ec, but to no avail!
I want to make fun summer dresses and skirts I can wear to work and shirts that fit!
I was really scared of sewing because I thought sewing machines were complicated and hand sewing just took too long (and i kept hurting myself). But after seeing my boyfriend’s mum doing some patching I thought “I could do that”. So I started learning to sew by machine…with some luck and a LOT of frustration. I have managed to patch jeans, and tops, take in clothes that were just a big too big and even make some curtains. I’m still learning, and it still scares me a bit (especially patterns) but I am determined to keep at it. I feel like Wonder Woman at the end of each succesful project ! :)
I was really scared of sewing because I thought sewing machines were complicated and hand sewing just took too long (and i kept hurting myself). But after seeing my boyfriend’s mum doing some patching I thought “I could do that”. So I started learning to sew by machine…with some luck and a LOT of frustration. I have managed to patch jeans, and tops, take in clothes that were just a big too big and even make some curtains. I’m still learning, and it still scares me a bit (especially patterns) but I am determined to keep at it. I feel like Wonder Woman at the end of each succesful project ! :)
I love to sew. It makes me happy to take fabric and make something useful, or beautiful, and hopefully, it’s both.
I love to sew. It makes me happy to take fabric and make something useful, or beautiful, and hopefully, it’s both.
Send it heather, I want to make that sweater!
Send it heather, I want to make that sweater!
I love to make things that no one else is wearing — especially using unique or vintage prints!
I love to make things that no one else is wearing — especially using unique or vintage prints!
I know how to sew, I love to sew, and I really really want to make that sleeveless wrap dress!
I know how to sew, I love to sew, and I really really want to make that sleeveless wrap dress!
I have been slowly teaching myself to sew for a number of reasons. I’ve always wanted to. I love the idea of creating things. I’m hoping to develop a home-business. I also love the idea of customizing clothing for myself or for other people, of making things unique, and of really appreciating my belongings because *I* made them and I know where they came from and how they were built.
I have been slowly teaching myself to sew for a number of reasons. I’ve always wanted to. I love the idea of creating things. I’m hoping to develop a home-business. I also love the idea of customizing clothing for myself or for other people, of making things unique, and of really appreciating my belongings because *I* made them and I know where they came from and how they were built.
I love to sew…I love the feeling I get from creating something with beautiful fabric. I also love making things for other people.
I love to sew…I love the feeling I get from creating something with beautiful fabric. I also love making things for other people.
I’ve started sewing very simple things and I love it! I’ve started crafting in a lot of different ways but I love sewing because of the quick results. I’d love this book to try and “up the ante” with my sewing.
I’ve started sewing very simple things and I love it! I’ve started crafting in a lot of different ways but I love sewing because of the quick results. I’d love this book to try and “up the ante” with my sewing.
i took a sewing class once and thought i did a great job, but i haven’t sewn too much since- i have always been interested in picking it up again and this book would be great because i would need to start up with something simple.
i took a sewing class once and thought i did a great job, but i haven’t sewn too much since- i have always been interested in picking it up again and this book would be great because i would need to start up with something simple.