Saturday, December 19, 2015

Blue Dot Pattern Challenge - Giveaway Winners

Well we've been announcing winners left and right around here and today I'm excited to announce two more.  But before I do I'd like to thank Melissa of Mahlicadesigns for hosting the challenge (AND participating!) and all of the talented sewists that made garments from Blue Dot Patterns:


The two winners from the challenge giveaway are:

Kathy E.
and
Alana

Yay!  We will be sending the Blue Dot
pattern of your choice soon!  Congratulations!

Thanks to all of you for your participation!


Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Blue Dot Pattern Challenge Week #3 - And a Giveaway!


It's the final week of the Blue Dot Patterns Creative Sewing Challenge hosted by Melissa at mahlicadesigns.  This week Melissa of Mahlicadesigns, Cindy of Cindyparrett, and a second entry from Amy of Thatssewamy.


I want to thank all of the talented bloggers that participated in the challenge.  It's fun to see what all of these creative sewers can do. 

And don't forget....all patterns are 40% off at the Blue Dot website and also in the Etsy store during the challenge  AND for even better news.... you can enter to win a pattern in our giveaway!

Answer the question below to enter the giveaway and for a second chance to win, answer the question on the mahlicadesigns blog too.  The winner will be announced December 19th.

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Head on over to mahlicadesigns for more pics and to see all the good stuff!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Did You Win??? SewMamaSew Giveaway Winners


This is the first year I participated in the SewMamaSew Giveaway Day and it's been a hoot.  I've had so many comments and I loved hearing about which patterns sewers would like to make.

Three winners have been chosen at random and will receive the Blue Dot PDF pattern of their choice.  Without further delay the winners are:

Alexis Borsboom - Dover Jacket
Mary Hoagland - Georgia Top
Katie - Margo Blouse

Congratulations!!!

I will be contacting all of you and sending you your pattern.

Thanks to all of you for entering!

Happy Sewing!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Sew Mama Sew - Giveaway Day!!!!

Good news!  It's Giveaway Day with Sew Mama Sew.  It happens only twice a year and lasts for a few days.  You can enter to win handmade goods and supplies from designers all over the world.

I'm giving away a Blue Dot PDF pattern of your choice.  All you have to do is leave a comment and let me know which one you would like: The Georgia Top, The Dover Jacket or The Margo Blouse.




I'm choosing 3 winners!  Yes, that's right....3 chances to win!

The giveaway closes Sunday December 13 at midnight PST so leave your comment before then.  I will draw the winners at random on Monday December 14.  The winners will be contacted via email so be sure to leave your email if you're a no reply commenter.

And don't forget to visit SewMamaSew for a chance to win gorgeous goods from other designers.

Good Luck!!!!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Blue Dot Pattern Challenge Week #2 - And a Giveaway!


It's week #2 of the Blue Dot Patterns Creative Sewing Challenge hosted by Melissa at mahlicadesigns.  Kyla of LifebyKy, Sarah of Musingsofaseamstress and Ashley of Sewnbyashley are up this week with a Georgia top, Georgia dress and a creative refashion using the Margo pattern.


All patterns are 40% off at the Blue Dot website and also in the Etsy store during the challenge  AND for even better news.... you can enter to win a pattern in our giveaway!

Answer the question below to enter the giveaway and for a second chance to win, answer the question on the mahlicadesigns blog too.  The winner will be announced December 19th.

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Head on over to mahlicadesigns for more pics and to see all the good stuff!

Friday, December 4, 2015

The Dover Car Coat



With the Creative Pattern Challenge well underway (did you enter the giveaway yet?), I decided to do my own modifications to a Blue Dot Pattern.  With inspiration from the bloggers in the challenge and Melissa's ideas for Dover, I set out to make a Dover for the cooler weather.

I've always been a fan of the car coats from the sixties, with their aline styling and 3/4 length sleeves, and Dover is the perfect starting point for a retro coat. I used a mystery boucle I found in NYC that was similar to a jacket I had pinned on my "I Wanna Make This" Pinterest board some time ago.

I modified the pattern by lengthening it 9", adding two single welt pockets and lining.  It pieced together rather quickly, so quickly in fact I hadn't yet purchased lining.  I dug around my stash and found this lightweight silk/cotton blend in a peachy pink (can you believe I forgot about this gorgeous stuff?) What girl doesn't need a coat with a pink lining?  I continued busting away at my stash by using a trim I've had for I don't know how long.  It was the perfect color.  




I made the welt pockets large enough to hold my iPhone and keys and added 1" covered buttons for a little more retro.



I showed the coat to my mom and she told me about a green coat she had received as a gift from her mom many years ago.  She said it was almost the same and she used to wear it with gloves.  I wish she had saved it!  It makes me wonder what I should save.  I, like so many other sewers, get attached to the pieces I work so hard on and the fabrics I use to make them.  For practicality sake, I can't save everything especially when I no longer wear them, but I have to admit it's silly how hard it is for me to place some things in the "giveaway" pile.

I'd love to know....what do you save?  Do you keep the things you worked the hardest on or the pieces you wore to shreds or the tiny garments you made for your little one?  


Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Blue Dot Pattern Challenge - Week #1 and a GIVEAWAY!


It's finally here!  The weekly Blue Dot Patterns Creative Sewing Challenge hosted by Melissa at mahlicadesigns has officially begun.  Every week for the next 3 weeks, she will be posting the unbelievable makes from a selection of our creative participants.  And to celebrate, all patterns are 40% off at the Blue Dot website and also in the Etsy store.  AND for even better news.... you can enter to win a pattern in our giveaway!


You cannot imagine how exciting it is as the designer to see what these bloggers have done with the patterns.  This week Michelle from Thatblackchic and Shannon from Shanniloves.com both sewed up The Margo Blouse and Amy from Thatssewamy made The Georgia Top.

Answer the question below to enter the giveaway and for a second chance to win, answer the question on the mahlicadesigns blog too.  The winner will be announced December 19th.

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Head on over to mahlicadesigns for more pics and to see all the good stuff!