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Sewing for myself {and a giveaway}

Last summer I set out to make myself the perfect dress. It started with a huge pattern sale from Jo Ann’s and some fabric shopping at Fabric-Fix. After making a few dresses that looked completely horrible on me I quickly realized that I have gone totally wrong in my pattern purchases. I was purchasing patterns for clothes that I liked, not patterns for clothes that would look good on me. I did a little researching on the internet as to what clothes would look best for my body type. Here and here were great sites for figuring out exactly what body type I am as well as what clothes would look best on me. I am pear shaped. What looks best on me is empire waist dresses. I really should have realized that sooner because that is all I have in my closet. That is all that I wear. Unfortunately I only purchased 2 patterns that were empire waist styles, but luckily for you I have whole pile of patterns that need a new home. And I have some fabric too. I still have an insane amount of ruffled fabric that I really need to share. I think the ruffled fabric measures about 1 1/2 to 2 yards and the black knit fabric measures 3 yards. There is more then enough fabric to make a dress, skirt or some shirts. Here is a closer look at the book and patterns.
So if any of you are interested in this pile of patterns and fabric just leave me a comment. We will do a little giveaway for them! Good luck and I really hope that I can find a good home! Giveaway will end Friday April 26, 2013. 

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  2. Thanks for the tips on the website. I am going to check that out. I have bunches of patterns that I think would look good on me, and so far, not many have. Guess I need to start over.
    Thanks for sharing!

  3. I would love to win these patterns, I need to ‘man up’ and get sewing for myself!!

  5. I’d love to sew some things for myself! Thanks for the links on what looks best on your body type.

  6. What fun! I am new to sewing with official patterns, and would love to try these out. The ruffle fabric is beautiful!

  9. I would love a chance to win these patterns. I have been inspired by you to start sewing things again – I made a ruffled maxi skirt from your tutorial last week and have had so many compliments on it! I want to become more adventurous 😉

  11. I’d love to see what you end up sewing for yourself! I’d also love that stack of goodies… I’m pregnant with No. 6 and need a few new dresses. Many of your patterns would be great for maternity modifications and just think how much belly that fabric would cover!!

  12. Oh, I’ve been wanting a white ruffled tank for myself – that fabric would be perfect! And what a great selection of patterns, thanks for the chance!

  17. Could you please post the sites were you found the matchup for the body type and clothing style

  18. I have yet to make anything for me, all has been for my daughter. Thanks for an awesome giveaway.

  21. Oh my goodness Love Love Love the ruffle fabric 🙂 And would Love to finally start sewing for myself 🙂

  24. I love to sew and would love to have some new patterns. Patterns are so expensive and winning these would help with the cost of some new fashions. TIA

  25. I keep saying I am going to sew something for my self, but it is so intimidating because there is so much more involved. (like trying to measure yourself? haha. Kids clothes are easier! lol (well kind of). Would love the chance to win! Also love ruffle fabric! Can’t hardly find it in our stores! 🙂

  26. Thanks for a chance at these patterns. My soon to be adopted daughter is 14 and we really need some dress clothes for her. She wears a womens 12 and several of your patterns look like her style!

  27. Happy Wednesday!! I am in need of motivation to dust off my machine and would love your patterns. Heck~ I’m not greedy! Send me a few to get me started. My daughter is old enough to entertain herself some and I might actually get some grown up stuff done….sewing being one of them.
    I love following your blog and your inspiration!!

  28. Hi! I am just starting to sew my own clothes and these would be an awesome prize to win.

  30. I’m always sewing for my kids, but never myself. Would be fun to make something for myself for a change 🙂

  31. Well I like the patterns you picked! CUUUTE!!! 😉 And I’d love to get my hands on some ruffle fabric, too. Saw a skirt I’d LOVE to try…!

  32. ooooh! i would lovelovelove both the book AND the ruffled fabric! how awesome!

    I’m a plus size girl and would love to learn how to design my own clothing…. not all plus size designs are uh,… yeah. attractive. sometimes what’s designed for a smaller person would look nice if it fit. would like to learn how to take something i see and make it for myself. 🙂

    And the ruffled fabric? yee! please?

  33. Wow! How awesome and generous you are! All those goodies are diet friendly for me 🙂
    Thank you so much for the opportunity!

  39. Thx for the giveaway! Love your blog and I love that fabric. I remember you making (was it) skirts for the kids with this- or was it dresses? Anyway. . .

  40. Boo! I guess nor cal time isn’t so good for this giveaway! It’s 9:17 on Friday here!

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