Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The pattern giveaway you've been waiting for!

Thanks for all your lovely comments on the knitting post! Definitely gave me a lot to think about and a lot of new resources to check out!

I'm super duper excited to share with you what I'm working on and to announce this week's pattern giveaway.  As you may know, this week's theme over at the Sew Weekly is Alfred Hitchcock heroines.  ooohhh! So much fun!  And I'm currently in the process of making up the dress and jacket from McCall 9089.  I better hurry up because my post goes up on Friday! eep! I've got the jacket nearly complete and about half of the dress and I am LOVING it!

If you've been following my blog for the past month or so, you'll know that I've started a weekly pattern giveaway based on the patterns I sew up for the Sew Weekly challenges.  Part of my impetus for doing so is to help spur those that may want to get into vintage sewing OR to give a special goodie to those that are already vintage sewing fans!  You see, I obsessively systematically search out and acquire vintage patterns--often for very cheap.  The pattern below cost me only $6!!!  I also make copies of everything I sew up (trying to preserve the vintage patterns) and it feels bad to have these lovely patterns that I've already made sitting in my sewing room when I know others would love a chance to work with them.  Plus, I know I get so much from the sewing community and it's my chance to give a little back.

So there you have it....why I love weekly pattern giveaways!


So up for grabs is McCall 9089 from 1937 in a size 16 (Bust 34). All the pattern pieces are present and the envelope is in a fair vintage state (some staining but overall fine).

As with other pattern giveaways, this pattern giveaways will be open to readers everywhere and the only restriction is that you do not sell the pattern.  Keep it and love it for however you long you want and when you are done, pass it along to someone else! 

To enter:

Leave a comment on this post by noon GMT Sunday, please also leave a way for me to contact you.

If you are technologically savvy and connected then post about the giveaway on 1. your blog, 2. twitter or 3. facebook for an additional entry for each method (so you can have a total of up to four entries...be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you've done any of these extra things).

I'll announce the winner on Monday and I'll ship anywhere in the world. Just a note that shipping can be a bit slow.

If you win a pattern, you can't win again for another six months. And again, the only caveat is that you don't sell the pattern. Keep the pattern for yourself as long as you want and when you are done, pass it on to someone else!
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96 comments

  1. I totally love this pattern! Don't put me in though because I just know I will never get round to making it bigger to fit me. What a find though. x x x

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  2. Ooh fab pattern, I LOVE it. Please put my name in the hat for this one! Thanks Debi. x

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  3. Please put my name in the hat! The back details are fantastic and it's in my size! I have posted on facebook about this giveaway as well. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  4. Please enter me for this one, I'll make it many times for sure, it's beautiful xx

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  5. Swoon, what a stunning pattern and such a generous giveaway! Count me in, please and I have posted about it on my blog to increase my chances of winning, here:

    http://sew-something-vintage.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveaway-on-my-happy-sewing-place.html

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  6. Sorry, for some reason my post published as anonymous, despite my signing into my google account... I'm Claire, from Sew Something Vintage and my email is everson.claire(at)gmail.com.

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  7. What a fabulous patterns. Sitting here with my fingers crossed. Christy beezekneesfashions (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  8. I don't remember how I found your blog, but I must say that I'm happy I did. You are delightful. What a great pattern, would love to be included in the giveaway. airrhonda@yahoo.com Thanks so much! I was planning to do a post on my blog about the blogs I enjoy. Will do so for sure. Check it out, www.rhondabuss.blogspot.com

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  9. I would love to have it! :)
    I have the right fabric waiting for it!!

    elfchen at feynsinn dot com :)

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  10. ups..its elfchen at feynsinn dot de

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  11. Ack! This is gorgeous and you know I love 30s! Please, enter me! I'm off to twitter and blog your fabulous giveaway too!

    jemimabean at gmail dot com

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  12. Gorgeous!! I love the open back too! I've just finished a 40's dress with a little open back and I love it for summer time. Enter my name, please! x
    http://vavoomvintage.blogspot.com
    bluegurl1700@yahoo.com

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  13. I would like to enter this give away. I love the back of that dress! and size bust 34 I can work with that! I am starting to like dresses. Shocking I know. But I think this could be worn to the "dress" event I am forced, I mean willingly go to each year. LOL I will post on my blog about it. I don't do twitter or facebook. Thanks :O)

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  14. I LOVE this pattern! Please enter me!
    andrea(at)gideonfamily(dot)org

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  15. What a fabulous pattern! I love the cut out back. My details are: tessa dot lunney at gmail dot com.

    T.xxx

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  16. My blog post is up on the give away :O).
    http://texan.blogspot.com/2011/07/vintage-pattern-give-away.html

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  17. Love this pattern. The detail on the back of the dress is so cute. A short sleeved version of the jacket seems just the thing for a perfect summer suit separate here in Texas.

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  18. Oh that pattern is gorgeous! I love the back and would love to own this gem!

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  19. I love this pattern, it's amazing! I love the pattern detail on the back!

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  20. I love the open-back of this dress... really makes it chic and sexy. I could see this in a dark silky floral. I would love to be entered to win! laurengolem@gmail.com

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  21. Oh, wow! I have been holding back because most of your patterns are not my size and I'm a grading wimp, but this one is, and it's LOVELY!. And I'm in SUCH a sundressy mood these days... Count me in!

    tanitisis (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  22. Delicious! And it's my size, too! Please put my name in the pot!

    Contact at my blog: http://www.whydidwestopdoingthat.blogspot.com

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  23. I love the detail of the slits in the back .... Please enter me lildevilgrl[at]gmail[dot]com

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  24. I'd love to be entered for this one, Debi! It's a really unique and adorable pattern. Such fun detailing, and it's my size!

    graham.evie@gmail.com

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  25. Beautiful! Also in my size.

    vix[dot]sta[at]gmail[dot]com

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  26. Ooo, lovely pattern! Enter me, please, please, please!

    mszacman@yahoo.com

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  27. Such a great pattern. I'm very excited...and my size to boot.

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  28. I shared this link on my Lil Vintage Homemaker Facebook.

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  29. I can't enter being a winner but I wanted to comment to you I finished up my Bolero 1950 pattern out of tan gaberdine lined in a patterned gold/red silk. OH it came out so pretty I can't wait to model this and show you. I have family visits here right now so it will be later. Take Care and hope you got moved okay.

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  30. Oh please enter me. This is one vintage pattern I'd love to work with.
    creativediva728@yahoo.com

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  31. ooh, i love the back! and it's my size!

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  32. I just love your generosity, thanks so much for sharing and providing the rest of us vintage sewers the opportunity to work with such beautiful patterns, I will love to win it!! I will make a post in my blogg "the vintage mexican seamstress" again thanks so much!

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  33. Lovely lovely pattern. Please enter me in this give away and thanks for your generosity!

    meekaso (at) gmail (dot) com

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  34. I love it! Please put my name in.
    Thanks
    crystalamundson(at)comcast(dot)net

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  35. squeee!!!! I'd love to win this. Thank you for the chance to feed my obsession for 30's/40's clothing--even more than your blog already does :)

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  36. Cute pattern! Put me in the drawing. :)
    jodie (at) violinjodie (dot) com

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  37. Oh that one is a smasher :) Those of us in the US could certainly use it this (very hot) week!
    Can't wait to see your thing this week!

    spinneretta (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. Ooooh how lovely, i particularly like the open back detail. Please count me in for the giveaway :)

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  39. I have been dreaming of this one. Fingers crossed:)

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  40. what an amazing pattern I'm in!

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  41. I have also tweeted about it. :0)

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  42. I'd love to be included in this one please, Debi!

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  43. Love the pattern, inspiring! Contact me on rachel.hasbury@hotmail.com

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  44. I find it funny that a 16 is a bust of 34.
    Please enter me
    thank you
    kaiminani at gmail dot com

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  45. What a beauty !! Please put me in for a win !! How very generous of you xx

    kirstyboys@hotmail.com

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  46. This is lovely and I can see myself making this one come summer! You are a gem sharing your vintage patterns around - such a great idea - they deserve an exciting life too!

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  47. I love the idea behind these giveaways. I'd do the same if I had a knack for finding vintage patterns like you do. Please count me in, and I will pass this gorgeous pattern along after I'm through with it! Thanks! amy.ahearta at g mail dot com.

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  48. okay, don't count my comment as an entry (I love the pattern, but 30s styles can be really hit or miss for me--especially ones with a higher neckline! :( So I'd rather someone who will look smashing in it win!), but I love that you are doing this. I think I've said it before, but I want to say it again--you are so generous! :)

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  49. This is just cool! Enter me please!

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  50. Oh goodness that pattern is lovely! I'm in! And the back of the dress is awesome!

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  51. Oh this is glorious! I am particularly partial to dresses with interesting necklines or cutouts, and this makes me swoon. I'm trying to be fussy about which of your giveaways I enter, given the (clever and fair) 6-month restirction, so I'm only after the ones I love! And thanks for opening this up internationally :) jwintour at clear dot net dot nz

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  52. Oo I'd love to enter the contest! Please include my name. You know I'll make it!! :.)

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  53. I have been waiting for this..... count me in.

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  54. Please, please, please enter me for this stunning giveaway Debi! Thanks sooooo much, you are too generous ;o)

    I've also tweeted about it here: http://twitter.com/#!/MarieK83

    And Facebooked it - I've sent you a 'freind request' for proof!

    sklipikish[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  55. I can't wait to see what character and movie your sewing, Hitchcock is my favorite!! Count me in.

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  56. Oh wow this is a gorgeous pattern! A bit too big for me but I'd still love to win it and somehow make it smaller.

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  57. Wow, what a wonderful idea, and the pattern is soo lovely!

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  58. I love this pattern, and just my size.

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  59. OOOh, it is the perfect size! I love! :)

    Can't wait to see it sewn :)

    If I win, the best way to find me is my blog!

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  60. This is such ana amazing pattern! I can't wait to see what you do with it.

    P.S thanks for the informative fair isle post yesterday. I had the chance to spout of that information last night, and looked a right smarty pants! hehe

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  61. Thanks Deb. Please include me: semcqu@gmail.com

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  62. Oh. my. goodness. Those dresses are divine! Please please please pick me!

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  63. Love love love this! And I can't wait to see your outfit! :)

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  64. Ooh that pattern really is something special. I love the little hat the line drawing woman is wearing.

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  65. That is gorgeous! Looks a little challenging for a novice like me but hey, that's how we learn right?

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  66. Oh wow! Look at those back details! *drool* You find the most fabulous patterns Debi! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. :-)

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  67. What a charming pattern! I have been dying to make some summery 30's dresses (summer is going to last for at least another 2 months here in California, so I have time...)
    My email address is peach.assassin@gmail.com and my blog is www.peachykeenstitches.blogspot.com

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  68. What a fabulous pattern! The slim line plus the back slits are to die for. Plus, the size is perfect. You have such an eye for patterns - whenever I find some they cost around 40 $... Lovely!

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  69. That pattern is so interesting, I haven't seen one with slits in the back or the cute little buttons. The peter pan hat is hilarious!

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  70. what a great pattern & giveaway! put me down for an entry :)

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  71. I tweeted over at http://twitter.com/#!/HandmadebyFreya !

    The pattern is lovely!

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  72. The Texan sent me over. Neat idea! I took a beginner sewing class last month - I'm still not great at reading patterns though!

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  73. OMG! Too lovely for words. Please enter me!


    Traci

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  74. Beautiful details! I love this pattern! nicole_e_mink(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  75. I love this pattern! Count me in !
    idypunky at gmail

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  76. What a sweet pattern! Thanks for the giveaway! Fingers crossed(!!!)

    Monica
    mmurillo[at]usc[dot]edu

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  77. Oh how lovely! It's a beautiful dress. Count me in the contest please!
    cathy2684 at hotmail.com

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  78. Just gorgeous, and SO 30s! Please add my name to the drawing!
    kitmacdonald@cox.net

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  79. I absolutely love that pattern, count me in. I can't wait to see your version, I have tweeted, facebooked and blogged your giveaway, that's how desperate I am for that pattern :-D
    rantinghousewife[at]gmail[dot]com

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  80. I love this pattern and you create a very beautiful version of it. I love the colour mauve too. I like the picture of you reenacting the scene!

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  81. Lovely, and I loved seeing it made up! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  82. I would love this pattern. I really like the openings in the back.

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  83. I would love love love to be included in for a chance to win this gorgeous pattern, Thank you so very much for the oppurtunity. Lee Anne sheehans02@optusnet(dot)com(dot)au

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  84. Love that pattern, it's gorgeous.
    sable at xtra.co.nz

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  85. I love the cut out back detail on this dress, fabulous! Thank you for such a wonderful give away - I just hope I win!!

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  86. I posted on my facebook about your giveaway :)
    Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  87. OH MY GOSH! *dies and goes to pattern heaven*
    I would love to have a chance at this pattern! Mid 30s ideal sporty yummy summer dress goodness!!

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  88. Oooo, this dress is fab! Count me in once (for now...)

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  89. My, what a lot of entrants you have! Please, please enter me!!! Pretty please! Tups @ http://ticketybootupney.blogspot.com/

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  90. I love, love that pattern. And you blog, it is one of my favorites. Plus this giveaway started on my birthday. I will keep my fingers crossed that I will :)

    wendyj3@hotmail.com

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  91. I really love the back on this pattern. Super cool! I also think you did a great great job on your version. SO awesome!

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  92. Ooooo.... Count me in please! This dress is perfect for a party we have planned in September. I've put a link up on my blog too.

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  93. Please include me, I love this and will happily learn to grade for it.

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  94. Oooh, yay, my size!! Please count me in :)

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  95. I am in love with this pattern and it's in my size. Thank for the chance to win.

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  96. I'm new to your blog, but saw your dress on Eva Dress. Looking forward to catching up on your posts! And that pattern is lovely, too, what a great summer dress! Thanks for doing the giveaway.

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I read each and every comment--thank you so much!

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