Week One ~ Discount & Giveaway Reminders

Just a reminder that the 15% off discount for your total order from Emma One Sock expires on Saturday, September 9th at 11:59pm EST.

So if you haven't placed your order yet, surf on over to their website and get shopping! Here's the discount code again: "EOS-FANATIC15-2017"

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Presently there are 72 sewists in the running to win a pdf pattern of their choice from HotPatterns. Are you one of them?  If not, why not?  You never know this might be your lucky day! To enter leave a comment on this post only. Don't forget that comments left on bloglovin, aren't eligible for this giveaway. The comments section will be closed at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, September 10th. Winner to be announced on Wednesday, September 13th.

So do you feel lucky?

Finally, a new fabric discount and another pattern giveaway will be announced next week...so stay tuned!

Happy National Sewing Month!

HotPatterns Giveaway for National Sewing Month

Continuing with the fabric discounts and pattern giveaways for National Sewing Month celebrations, the first pattern giveaway is from HotPatterns.

A little about HotPatterns ~
HotPatterns is an independent sewing pattern company, started in 2005, and run by two Londoners who have somehow found themselves living and working in the steamy southwest of Florida.

It's a small family business that enjoys working hard to create the best high-fashion sewing patterns in the world. All of their products are designed and produced in the USA.

Trudy does the designing, pattern drafting and all of the creative stuff.  She's been in the garment trade for a long time, and is just a little bit obsessed with fashion.  Jeremy is the brains of the outfit; he deals with the business side, as well as keeping an eye on the production schedule. Trudy & Jeremy work with a small team of helpers, or Folding Fairies as they like to be called, plus random sample makers, and pattern testers.

...Info is from the HotPatterns website

I've followed HotPatterns from their inception. I love that they have always interpreted the latest fashions and made them into patterns for the home sewist. I own quite a few of them in my own pattern collection. The patterns are very popular since there are over a 1000 reviews of them on PatternReview.

The Giveaway ~
The HotPatterns team is offering one pdf pattern of your choice from their pdf pattern selection, click here for USA/Canada & Mexico and here for the rest of the world. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post only by Monday, September 11th at 11:59pm EST, stating which pattern you'd like to win and why. Responses left on bloglovin' won't be included! This giveaway is open to all my blog readers. I will be announcing the winner of the pattern on Monday, September 25th.

Good luck and Happy National Sewing Month!

And the winner of the Cashmerette Pattern is...

I'm not going to prolong this, cause y'all just wanna know who won the patterns right?!

I went old school with this one.

I cut all the responses up...

Folded them and put them in a plastic bag...

...and picked the winners from the bag.

There were 130 entries so everyone had a 1 in 130 chance to win! 

So The Winners Are ~

Astex and sewmyown, please contact me at cnorman underscore 98 at yahoo dot com with your preference - paper or PDF and Jenny will get the patterns to you.

Thank you to everyone who left a comment and read the blog post! If you didn't win a copy of the pattern, I really hope you will consider purchasing a version for your own pattern collection. It makes a wonderful dress ~ look for another one here soon!

...as always more later!

The Pattern Winners for National Sewing Month Are...

*drum roll please*

*stepping up to the mike*

*taking out the Accountant Tallied Envelope listing the winners*

I'd like to make a few announcements prior to announcing the winners.  

• First, the winners were chosen by using the Random Generator.  
• Second all entries that did not follow the contest rules were deleted.
• Third all duplicate entries were deleted.
• Fourth any entries that were left on the final giveaway post were deleted.

...and finally if you entered all of the giveaways (which was fine) you were only allowed to win one of them.

The Winners Are ~

First up - the winners of the MimiG Jeans Pattern by Simplicity are:
The winner of the size 6-14 is #32 - Ann's Fashion Studio...and
The winner of the size 14-22 is #40 - Cynthiacc

The second pattern giveaway is for the Concord T from Cashmerette:
The winner is #28 - Anne

The third pattern giveaway is for a pdf copy of either the Morgan Jeans or the Carolyn Pajamas from Closet Case Files:
The winner is #155 - Ellen Meyer

The fourth pattern giveaway is for any pdf pattern from the Blue Dot Pattern Collection:
The winner is #2 - Molybden

The fifth and final pattern giveaway is for any pdf pattern from SBCC Pattern Company:
The winner is #21 - Love Purses

Congratulations to ALL of the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaways!

Winners, please contact me at cnorman underscore 98 at yahoo dot com by Wednesday, September 21st. If you do not contact me by that time, I will choose new winners on Thursday, September 22nd. 

For the Simplicity Pattern winners please include your home address in your email. I will send your pattern to you as quickly as I can.  For the winners of the pdf patterns, please send me an email (at the email address above) and I will send you the code to access your free pattern.

A Reminder ~
All of the discount codes are still in effect!  

• 20% off your total order from Simplicity patterns using the code "FANATIC16" 
• 15% off your order at The Dutch Label Shop using the code "carolyn"  
• 10% off your order plus $5 shipping ($5 off International orders) from Style Maker Fabrics using the code "SEWSEPT"

Next week there will be guest blogger posts from a few of my sewing friends that will feature garments made from Style Maker Fabrics. I hope you'll come by and read about their experiences and see what they've sewn. Hopefully it will inspire you to purchase a yard or two also...

Happy National Sewing Month!

Last Day for Pattern Giveaways!

This is a reminder that ALL of the pattern giveaways end tonight at 11:59pm EST.  If you're just tuning in and don't realize what the giveaways are, here they are one more time:

1. Two copies of Simplicity 8222 - the Mimi G Jeans and Bomber Jacket 

I have two copies for two lucky winners.  Leave a comment on the post dated September 2nd and don't worry that comment moderation is on. Just leave a comment with what size you'd like and it will be entered into the drawing. Please remember that this drawing is open to US and Canadian residents only.

2. The Concord T-shirt from Cashmerette Patterns

This is the second pattern being given away.  Since it's a pdf pattern, everyone in the sewing universe can enter to win this pattern.  So if you're interested in winning the pattern, leave a comment!

3. Blue Dot Patterns is providing the third pattern giveaway

For this giveaway, all you have to do is visit Diane's site, Blue Dot Patterns, and choose which one you'd like to win. Please leave which pattern you'd like to win in the comment section. Again since we're giving away a pdf pattern, the giveaway is open to anyone.

4. The fourth pattern giveaway is from Closet Case Files

You have to choose between The Morgan Jeans or The Carolyn Pajamas ONLY! If you've left a comment on the original post requesting a pattern other than one of these, your entry will be voided.  Please go back and state which one you'd like under your original comment. The winner will receive a pdf pattern so again this giveaway is open to everyone!

5. The final pattern giveaway is from SBCC Patterns

Please visit Betsy's site, SBCC Patterns, and choose which pattern you'd like to win. Leave a comment on Monday's post stating which pattern you'd like to own. Since the giveaway is for a pdf pattern, the drawing is open to everyone in the sewing universe.

I will be closing down the comment section on ALL of the giveaway posts at 11:59pm EST tonight.  So if you've been dragging your feet, you have one more chance to win an amazing pattern.  One more thing, if you've entered multiple giveaways, please note that you will ONLY be allowed to win one giveaway.  Just want to be clear about that upfront! 

Sewing Discounts ~

I wanted to remind you that the 20% off your order from Simplicity Patterns is in effect until September 30th. Just use the code FANATIC16 and you will get 20% off your entire order on the website.

Also the discount from The Dutch Label Shop of 15% off your order is still available.  Use the discount code "carolyn" to receive it. This discount expires September 30th.

Finally, there will be a new discount offered from an online fabric store tomorrow! I'm kinda excited about this one because it's a new partnership for me. It will kick off at midnight EST with an interview of the proprietor - so come back here then to read all about her and the products she's offering AND of course the discount!

**Please note**
Do not leave comments for patterns on this post! They will be deleted! If you want a pattern, please leave a comment on the ORIGINAL post. If comment moderation is on the post, I will add your comment so you WILL be entered into the contest!

Happy National Sewing Month
Let the Celebrating continue!

SBCC Patterns provides our last Pattern Giveaway

SBCC Patterns has generously provided a pdf pattern for the final pattern giveaway this month!  If you haven't sewn with an SBCC (Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick) pattern before, let me introduce you to a few of the wonderful styles that are available ~

A little information on this indie pattern company...
SBCC Patterns are designed for the woman who is short in stature but not in attitude and are sized 00-28W. These patterns can be easily un-petited and details on how are available on the website. SBCC patterns are designed for an intermediate/advanced sewist but if you're a patient beginner, you will find that they sew together easily. There are 20 patterns on the website ranging from t-shirts, to a hoodie and yoga pants, and a dress or two. They are pdf patterns that are sensibly priced.

You may have seen The Tonic Tee sewn up around the online sewing universe. My favorite and must thorough review was done by Debbie of Stitches and Seams. You should check out her amazing t-shirt here.  There are 45 reviews of the tee on PatternReview. Some other reviews of the Pinot Pant, The Cosmo Skirt and The Mimosa Blouse are also on PR and should be checked out.

The Giveaway ~
So now that you've seen a few of the patterns and read some of the reviews, here's the pattern giveaway...any pattern on the SBCC website is available to win. Just leave your name in the comments section along with which pattern you'd like to win! Please choose just one.

Since the giveaway is for a pdf pattern, it's open to everyone in the sewing universe. Please make sure that you sign your comment with your name if you are logged into blogger as unknown.  No name and your entry will be voided. This giveaway is open until Wednesday, September 14th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on Saturday, September 17th.

This is the last pattern giveaway for the month. I don't know about you but I can't believe how fast that went. Hope you've enjoyed the giveaways and don't forget to leave a comment for this one!

Happy National Sewing Month!

Are you ready for the next pattern giveaway from Closet Case Files?

For this pattern giveaway you have to decide do you want comfy-ness at home or out in the streets? Because...Heather is offering the chance to win either a pdf copy of "The Carolyn Pajamas" or "The Morgan Jeans." Seriously y'all I told you that the pattern makers came through with a fierceness!

Personally what I like so much about Heather's patterns is that she's named them for people I either know or know of AND they fulfill a need in a woman's wardrobe. As women aren't we always on a quest to find the perfect fitting pair of jeans or a bathing suit that accents your real body parts, yet allows you to have a good time at the beach or the pool, without feeling a need to cover up!

Hey Heather even brought back a personal favorite of mine from the 70s, the bodysuit in the Nettie pattern. Now while I have a personal policy NOT to try to look like my 20 year old self again, it is thrilling to see younger women experience a trend that I loved and lived in.

The internet is full of amazing images of women of all shapes and sizes, colors and ages wearing me-made garments from Closet Case File patterns. So if you've always wanted to own either the Carolyn Pajamas or the Morgan Jeans, leave a comment below and tell me...are you comfy at home or out in the streets?!

Since the giveaway is for a pdf pattern, it's open to everyone in the sewing universe who'd like to win one. Please make sure that you sign your comment with your name if you are logged into blogger as unknown. No name and your entry will be voided.

This giveaway is open until Wednesday, September 14th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on Saturday, September 17th. So let me know, comfy at home or casual in the streets?!!!

BTW, we have only one more pattern giveaway this month...so stay tuned for more Happy National Sewing Month goodness!

Blue Dot Patterns the next Pattern Giveaway

I first heard of Blue Dot Patterns on Instagram. Then I saw an amazing version of the Margo Blouse 

by That Black Chic that Michelle made for her daughter and I was in love...still trying to figure out how I can incorporate this into my fall/winter wardrobe! This was my introduction to Blue Dot Patterns. 

photo credit: ThatBlackChic care of Fabric Mart Fabricistas blog

What appeals to me about Blue Dot Patterns is that they are basic designs that we all can use in our me-made wardrobes. Diane has designed these patterns to work for building a casual and/or a business casual wardrobe. You can definitely customize them for your lifestyle. 

Blue Dot Patterns range in sizes XS-XL. They are pdf patterns with an affordable price tag. Easy to follow instructions complete with detailed drawings make these a great sew. 

Today's pattern giveaway is your choice of any one of the patterns in the Blue Dot store. If you'd like to add a new pattern to your collection that is modern and will work for all occasions, leave your name and which pattern you'd like in the comments below. 

Now since this is a pdf pattern, this giveaway is open to every one in the sewing universe.  You have until Wednesday, September 14th at 11:59pm EST to enter this giveaway.  The winner of the pattern will be announced on Saturday, September 17th. Please note that if you're on blogger as "unknown" please leave a name with your request. No name in the comment section and your entry will be voided. 

So head on over to Blue Dot Patterns and look through her catalog to see which pattern you'd like to win. I'm sure you will be as enthralled with her patterns as I am!

Good luck and Happy National Sewing Month!

Up Next ~ Pattern Giveaway by Cashmerette Patterns

Y'all know that I love the Cashmerette Pattern line so when I reached out to pattern makers for giveaways for this month, Jenny was the first person I contacted. 

She offered a pdf version of her Concord T-shirt pattern, my favorite Cashmerette pattern. I've made two of them ~ a basic white t-shirt blogged here and an unblogged print version that I've been wearing this summer over a denim skirt.  

If you think this is a regular t-shirt pattern, think again!  Jenny's highlighted some amazing pattern hacks to this "simple" t-shirt pattern made by an awesome group of sewists. And one of my favorite sewing sisters, Renee of Miss Celies Pants, made four of them this summer. Four amazing versions by a non-plus size sewist because the sizing on this tee is size 12-28 with a cup size of C-H! That alone is worth the price of admission!

So if you've seen all of the wonderful versions of this t-shirt floating around the internet, and still don't own this pattern, I have one more reason why you should desire to win a copy of this pattern...a sew-along. Yes, Jenny has done a step-by-step sew-along for the pattern so any question you may have is answered.

I'm sure you've already realized that today's giveaway is a pdf pattern of the Concord T-Shirt by Cashmerette Patterns. If you'd like to get in on the t-shirty goodness, leave your name in the comments below. Since it's a pdf pattern this giveaway is open to everyone in the sewing universe who'd like to win one. You will have until Wednesday, September 14th at 11:59pm EST to enter this giveaway.  The winner of this pdf pattern will be announced on Saturday, September 17th.

Good luck and Happy National Sewing Month!

First Giveaway for National Sewing Month

Before I announce the first giveaway and discount for this month - I need to take a moment and thank all of the pattern vendors who have provided patterns for the giveaways this month.  Everyone I asked got right back to me and was more than willing to participate in this month's celebration of "National Sewing Month!" 

I know that I've told them ALL how grateful I am but I want everyone reading to know just how appreciative I am that they wanted to participate.  So for the first half of September it's all about pattern giveaways and discounts. These patterns will be available to both international and domestic sewists! Yeah!!!

The first giveaway is two MimiG patterns from the Simplicity Pattern Company. Now any sewist on the internet today knows that jeans are the thing! It seems like everyone is sewing a pair of jeans. To join in on that fun, Simplicity gave us two copies of 8222 in a size 6-14 and a 14-22. 

However, since I have actual patterns and need to mail them, this giveaway is open to US and Canadian sewists only. Please leave a comment below by Wednesday, September 14th at 11:59pm EST stating which size you'd like. Winners will be announced during the day on Saturday, September 17th. 

Now international sewists don't be sad because Simplicity is so awesome, they are giving EVERYONE a 20% discount off the entire website for the month of September starting on September 4th.  If there is anything you've been desiring on the Simplicity website, or a pattern that's not available locally that you must have, now's the time to get it!  Just use the code FANATIC16 when you check out and 20% will be applied to your entire order! Yeah!!!! Remember you can use the code ALL month! 

Edited to Add:
I'm sorry everyone - this is my fault that the discount doesn't start until the 4th. When I originally set this up I was running this post on Sunday. However, I've received such wonderful participation from everyone that I had to move some things around to accommodate all of the giveaways! Please forgive me because this is not Simplicity's fault. What a great way to start the month off right?!

This is the first giveaway and discount for the month! I hope you'll enter the giveaway (make sure you leave the size you want in the comments) AND use the discount that Simplicity has supplied. Check back in another day or two for the next pattern giveaway! 

Happy National Sewing Month!