I am thankful for y'all & I'm showing it with a sparkling giveaway!

So. You doubtless recall that I promised a fantabulous giveaway when I reached 30 followers. Well. Guess what, cupcakes? That moment has arrived. Yes indeed. It has. Yippee skippee. (Well. Actually, it arrived a few days ago. But. I am a procrastinator. You know that. You do.)

So. Rolling of drums. Blowing of horns. Crashing of cymbals. Here's what one lucky winner will get:

1950s pattern Butterick 5679 from The Blue Gardenia (of course!) in either Bust 32 or 34. Winner's choice. Yes. I agree. I am so nice.

Four yards of choose-your-favorite-over-the-top superlative 55" wide Italian wool from Michael's Fabrics in Blue Teal.

Revlon's Fire and Ice lipstick and nail polish. Introduced in 1952, this is truly vintage. And truly film-noir-vixen sexy. (That's Jessica Biel rocking the look today. The inset pic shows Dorian Leigh making it her own — and how — in 1952.)

Am I one fabulous babe or what? I am. I know you agree.

So. The rules: Leave a comment about why you like vintage patterns and whether you have ever sewn one before by Friday, December 3, 11:59 p.m. PST. And. If you are already a follower on Typepad and enter, or if you become a follower and enter, you get one extra entry. (Yes. I know it's a headache to become a follower on Typepad. I do. But perhaps an extra chance at winning this incredible prize will ease the pain.) See, girls and boys, I show my appreciation for those who show me the looooove. I do.

So. There ya go. And I thank all of you who follow. And I thank Sherri and Michael at Michael's for providing the luscious fabric. Absolutely. And if you haven't checked out Michael's, do. You won't regret it. You won't. I've shopped there several times over the years, and I've not been disappointed. Fast shipping, luxe fabric.

(A little hint: When I reach 75 followers, I'm going to do another sensational giveaway.)

 

Comments

[K-Line]

You outdo yourselves with the giveaways! I have never sewn an actual vintage pattern - but I've sewn a number of reissued vintage Vogue and vintage-inspired patterns. Why do I like them? Well, I love things connected to the past. I'm not a fast fashion person (or a fast-design person). I live in a vintage home, I love vintage books, old music appeals. We have much to appreciate in times gone by - and it keeps us connected to those who came before us.

[webfrau]

What a gorgeous pattern, I just love that neckline. I don't think I've ever sewn from a vintage pattern, though some of the ones I've sewn from would now be considered vintage probably. :) I think the more tailored and structured look with such timeless elegance is what appeals to me most.
I subscribe to you in Google reader but I'm not a typepad follower.

[Diana Romero]

I really like the feminine shape and cut of vintage patterns. I haven't sewn one (yet?) since they usually come in tiny sizes (for me!) and going up 2 (or 3, or 4) sizes is not something I want to tackle.

[Liara]

I think that pattern is absolutely beautiful! The turn back sleeves are so absolutely cool, and I'm sure my dad has some cuff links he'd part with, instead of using buttons. I do follow through Google (I've never heard of Typepad), and I've never sewn a vintage pattern before. Thank you for the chance to enter!

[Jill/laughbutnotloudly]

I've just started sewing and have fallen in love with vintage patterns, mostly because I'm a nostalgia nut but also because I love the classic mid-century silhouettes. What a great give-away!

[Kay Y]

Of course I have sewn a vintage pattern - how about a jacket from a 1959 Dior Vogue designer pattern (complete with label)? I totally need your pattern and that gorgeous fabric; it's my colour!

[Corvus]

I love vintage patterns because I love vintage styles. While I haven't sewn one yet, I've been building a collection of vintage, vintage-reprint and vintage style patterns. I just need the courage (and material) to start!

Thank you for the chance!

[Serena]

Oh, wow, what a giveaway!

I love the details of vintage patterns. I've sewn a few, and would like to sew more, of course.

[Weaverbec]

I love sewing vintage patterns because they are a reminder of simpler times. Home seamstresses had to be creative with what they had and took the time to add special details. Also, models had curves until Twiggy came along. Darn that girl!

[shanitita]

I like vintage patterns (especially from the 1950's) for so many reasons! A few of those would be: the silhouettes, the artwork, the way they us connect with history, and looking for them at estate sale and thrift stores. I have sewn vintage patterns and I generally prefer them to modern patterns. Thanks for another great giveaway! I'll try to sign up through Typepad. Love your blog!

[mary van note]

I haven't sewn a vintage pattern yet, but I hope to! I have a collection going. I've started to learn how to sew with modern patterns, just to get myself comfortable. This is a great giveaway. I follow you in my google reader.

[Mary]

I love to sew with vintage patterns because I learned to sew on what is now considered vintage patterns!

[Susan Smith]

I love the detail of vintage patterns, and the instructions are so much more details and of a better quality. I haven't made one up yet but they are wonderful eye candy

[Steph]

I sew almost nothing but vintage for myself, and I want this dress pattern. I promise to sew it up and blog about it, plugging B.G. all the time.

[Bridget]

I love reading your posts, thanks for the give away. I've never sewn from a vintage pattern but have really wanted to for a while, the details just look so interesting. I've just bought at vouge pattern to wear to a weading in the summer, but am slightly affraid to cut into it now.

[Emelie]

Hello!

I'm in love with retro style clothing. I haven't sewn from a vintage pattern before since I draft my own from base pattern or use modern ones that looks old. I also try to learn one more classic couture techince for every project I make. To use an actual vintage pattern would be great and allow me to expand my skills. I'm especially interested in the sleeves on this dress. And the collar on the right one!

I live in Sweden, and right now it's really cold. I'm updating my wardrobe to suit this temperature, so I am on the looksouts for wool fabric as well as new styles to play around with. Of course I can pay the extra shipping!

[Shannon]

Ooo, this is an amazing giveaway!

I love to sew with a fabulous 50s or 60s pattern, because the styles were so wonderful back in the day. Not to mention, the drafting of the patterns and all the little details are always wonderful. For instance, you rarely ever see shoulder darts on patterns these days and it's a bummer because I really need them to fit my small shoulders and broad back.

[Marie]

Currently working on my first vintage pattern a dress. I am hopeful. The details are interesting.

[jadestar]

Wow! Here goes. I have yet to sew anything from a vintage pattern, despite having a growing stash. Too little time is my excuse. I love everything about them. The stylish cover illustrations, the designs (I love the silhouettes), the dreams they inspire. They are just more fun somehow than modern patterns. And oh so feminine. Well, fingers crossed, I never win anything :P

[Janice]

I love vintage patterns for several reasons. I love the styles, for example, the sleeve caps on this one are awesome and they remind me of my grandmother's sewing room. I have not yet attempted a vintage pattern but I have few and I want to attempt one this winter. I love the color of the fabric.

[Thalia Patricio]

I have sewn vintage patterns and love them. I also sewed some vintage when they were new that probably makes me vintage. My favorite about the older patterns is the classic styles from the 50s and early 60s.

[Leslie]

I've only ever sewen the Vogue vintage patterns, so I don't know how true vintage patterns compare. But I love how feminie the cuts of the vintage clotheing are.

[Sigrid]

What a wonderful giveaway, beautiful feminine dress with lovely details! I've never sewn a vintage pattern yet, but there's always a first time for everything.

[Erica]

Honestly I am much better at buying vintage patterns than sewing with them. I have made a couple, but I usually end up making things with modern patterns so I don't have to do very much resizing when I am pressed for time. I love the neckline of view B on your giveaway, though. I have a beautiful vintage vogue coat pattern that I am hoping to get started on for winter this year (although winter seems to have started without me the last 2 weeks).

[Ella]

Gorgeous Fabric, Fab Pattern, what a Give-away! I've never sewn a real vintage pattern, the only ones you're able to find here in germany are really bad 70ies Burda patterns....
They can't compare with this beauty!