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Day 13 ~ Kimonos & Part 1 of giveaway

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Well I’m happy to report that my sewing mojo is coming back. Although I’m yet to plug in the machine (gasp!), there is a growing pile of garments awaiting their time with the needle. A couple of tops requiring straps, a woman’s skirt being refashioned into a dress for Zoe, a doona cover waiting to be made from gorgeous vintage fabrics, the list goes on. To add to the list I cut out these two using the ’Reversible Kimono Dress’ pattern from Manimina. I really love the vintage sheet one.

cut-out

Gee, I need to iron them! I’m cutting out a third dress this morning. I don’t like my chances of sewing tonight, because something more exciting is happening… WE PICK UP OUR CARAVAN!

The giveaway this week is in two parts, I’ll add something else to the parcel over the weekend, and draw the winner on Tuesday (when I’ll begin another giveaway). To be in the running just leave a comment on this blog before midnight Monday the 19th. Get another entry by mentioning this giveaway on your blog

First up, a selection of 7 vintage kimono fabrics. The pieces vary in size, but I’m sure a crafter will come up with a use!

kimono-fabric

Check out all the giveaways happening as part of Blogtoberfest over at Curlypops … where I should add this!

I nervously await your comments

xoxo

posted under Sewing, blogtober

32 Comments to

“Day 13 ~ Kimonos & Part 1 of giveaway”

On October 13th, 2009 at 12:25 pm Vic Says:
I know what you mean about nervously awaiting comments…!

And for that reason I couldn’t go past without dropping you one - don’t include me in your giveaway mind you - I have enough fabric I don’t use already lol - but I had to say I LOVE the beginnings of the reversible kimono dresses! *whisles*

Oh, and caravan excitement - woohoo!
On October 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pm sarahbean Says:
why nervously?
oh man, i’m a liiiidle bit grumpy with you because you are too impossibly talented. but i’ll get over it. they are gorgeous.
caravan pictures please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! squeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then you can take a very very long drive to come see me. Hee.
On October 13th, 2009 at 1:43 pm megsie Says:
thanks for the link to the etsy site Claire! Very cute patterns that absolutley need to be made for my girls. I’ve only just found your blog again! I kept looking at sweet patootie (I’m a dill). You’ve been a busy blogger, bugger i missed your baabum giveaway.
Yay for caravaning adventures:D
On October 13th, 2009 at 2:27 pm Renee G Says:
The fabric looks like fun. Please enter me to win.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
On October 13th, 2009 at 4:40 pm stumptious Says:
how lovely…thank you for considering me for your giveaway!
asm_flash@yahoo.com
On October 13th, 2009 at 6:12 pm Lesley Says:
What a lovely selection!!! Can’t wait to see your finished dresses and caravan
On October 13th, 2009 at 6:20 pm Rosemary Says:
You are way more organised than me. No way I could cut in advance lol, I suck at planning.
So jealous on the caravan, I would love to get one, pack the kids and huby up and dive around Australia.
Hope to see finished piccies of the kimonos.
On October 13th, 2009 at 6:40 pm kate Says:
Oooh, a caravan how exciting. That dress looks gorgeous, as does your prize, thanks for the chance to win.
On October 13th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Jan Says:
What gorgeous colours. I’ve just begun sewing again for three small granddaughters and I’m sure I could use those! Thanks for the contest.
On October 13th, 2009 at 7:28 pm Miriam Says:
I love the idea of having no idea what I will make with certain fabrics.

Please enter me in your lovely giveaway.
On October 13th, 2009 at 10:24 pm Mel Says:
That fabric looks gorgeous Thanks for the chance to win!
On October 13th, 2009 at 11:06 pm cherrie Says:
Wow! I am sure those fabrics would find a very comfy home at my place. Totally love the sheet dress. I am getting a girlfriend to make me a circle skirt put of an old sheet. Cherrie
On October 14th, 2009 at 12:09 am Megan Says:
aren’t kimono fabrics just devine! fantastic giveaway prize
On October 14th, 2009 at 3:56 am Jennifer Rose Says:
that fabric is gorgeous enjoy your caravan!
On October 14th, 2009 at 4:03 am Julie Says:
Thank you so much for entering me in your great drawing. Lots of fun and fabric!
On October 14th, 2009 at 5:11 am Ruth Says:
That pattern is so cute! I like your idea of doing it with the vintage linens, too. I would love to win the kimono fabrics. I think one of those black ones might become a little purse for me.
On October 14th, 2009 at 5:42 am Nova Says:
Pretty!
On October 14th, 2009 at 6:52 am Grace Wong Says:
wow, I’d love to win kimono fabrics!
On October 14th, 2009 at 6:52 am Grace Wong Says:
blogged:
http://sugarrosies.blogspot.com/2009/10/vintage-kimono-fabrics-giveaway.html
On October 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am Tanya Holt Says:
Oh, great effort so far on the dress, love vintage sheets. I haven’t used any vintage kimono fabrics yet- but would like to
On October 14th, 2009 at 2:08 pm Peta-Jane Says:
Love the fabrics on your kimono dresses!
Great idea…get a few things cut and prepped and then start sewing ..can be a very productive way to do things .
Would be thrilled to win the vintage kimono fabrics..I am wanting to start on a Japanese inspired quilt and they would match in perfectly.
x PJ x
On October 14th, 2009 at 2:35 pm Peta-Jane Says:
PS…I just blogged this…. Thanks.
On October 14th, 2009 at 6:37 pm Tas Says:
Ooh, I have that reversible kimono pattern and was thinkiing vintage fabrics- so I have to agree, that will be one beautiful dress.
On October 15th, 2009 at 11:37 am The Orchard Says:
I love the colours. I have just started to sew, okay, I am still learning. But, I have hardly any fabric. These look fantastic!

Thanks for the chance.
Tricia
On October 15th, 2009 at 9:49 pm pjs Says:
I have a similar pile of stuff awaiting ‘the stitch up’…. I’m terrible at getting round to sewing things up and they litter my livingroom while they wait!!! Your kimono fabrics are gorgeous, hope you are enjoying Blogtober….it’
s great!
On October 16th, 2009 at 9:57 am m.e (cathie) Says:
fantastic fabrics and giveway, thanks..and how exciting..you have a CARAVAN!!
On October 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am Jo Says:
oh wow, those vintage kimono dresses look fantastic, can’t wait to see them finished. Love the fabrics too
On October 16th, 2009 at 12:28 pm tintin Says:
oh, it looks like you put so much effort in them! thanks.
On October 17th, 2009 at 7:49 pm Kate E Says:
Gosh thos reversable dresses look beautiful. My eldest girl has a reversable smocket and it is the coolest as it is girly but not too girly.
On October 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm selina Says:
wow! Love these fabrics!! Glad I’m not too late for the giveaway!
On October 21st, 2009 at 8:32 am sewfunky Says:
I’d love to win… my brain is ticking over with all the great things I could make with it!
On October 21st, 2009 at 11:45 am admin Says:
Oh no, you missed out on this give-away Check out the one I’ve listed today!