My friends, I'm leaving you for a whole week! Tomorrow I fly out to Spain to stock up on some elusive Vitamin D in time for the inevitable onset of autumn/winter here in the UK.
Don't worry though, I have a special treat for you before I go - a special treat in the form of my first sponsored giveaway, courtesy of the lovely Anna and her recently launched website Mrs Depew Vintage. You may already know Anna from her wonderful blog, A Few Threads Loose, which you totally need to check out if you haven't yet!
Anyway, Anna is offering one of my lucky readers the chance to win any printable pattern or e-book your heart desires, from Mrs Depew Vintage. Generous, or what!?!
There are so many stunning items to choose from, I guarantee you will have trouble picking just one!
I recently bought myself this rather chic blouse pattern!
There's also a super cute collection of beachwear...
...a lovely collection of e-books...
...some seriously dreamy lingerie patterns dating as far back as the 1920s...
...and hat patterns to die for, even for the gentleman in your life!
To enter the giveaway just leave a comment below (including your email address), by midnight (GMT) on Saturday 8 September. You don't absolutely have to, but just because I'm nosey and it's fun, feel free to tell me what you'd pick if you won.
I will announce the random winner on Sunday 9 September...the exact time will depend on if there are any delays to our return flight.
Thanks so much for sponsoring such a generous giveaway Anna!
wow, with so many amazing patterns, how can one chooses.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time in sunny spain darling ! ;o))
I love the bias tap panties. Love them! dottiedoodle (at) gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've just been looking at all these lovely patterns on Mrs Depew Vintage recently, and my favourite is definitely the first blouse you mention. What a great giveaway idea!
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What a great giveaway! I was looking at all these patterns on the website recently! My favourite is definitely the blouse that's in the first picture. (craftmyescape@gmail.com)
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DeleteOh my goodness, I love this giveaway. It's hard to choose exactly what I'd pick, but that 1930's negligee might be calling to me-- I really want it all!
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Ooohhh well I had stopped by quickly to let you know that we've nominated you for some inter-bloggy awards - http://byhandlondon.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/thanking-you-kindly/- but while I'm here I may as well enter this fabulous giveaway too! Love Anna's site, and I've had my eye on a few of her patterns for a while now... Have a wonderful holiday Marie! xxx
ReplyDeletewow, that's really generous! Have a wonderful trip! if I win (assuming this is open to those of us in the US) I would love to have the french draped blouse pattern. kbroadd1 -at- gmail -dot- com
ReplyDeleteFab giveaway Marie, thanks so much. If I won I'd have no hesitation in choosing the halter neck top! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! The French draped blouse caught my eye. Great blouse and appears adaptable to be a great bodice for a dress too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the 1930s Bell Sleeve Blouse (#1126) and I would definitely get that :) The 50s inspired bathing suit is fantastic too, but I'm just not ready to tackle swimsuits yet. Maybe next year!
ReplyDeleteJust tried to post but the internet ate my comment! At any rate, I was saying that I have many of these items favourited in my Etsy profile. It's a terrific shop and a great giveaway. I particularly love the top.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm torn... I just love that French blouse you chose and I've heard great things about the lingerie patterns. msjennyhomemaker at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday!
Oh wow. I think I would pick the French pin-up bra! The name also helps! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, I have already purchased quite a few Mrs Depew's patterns, but I would love to have one more:) Have a great time in Spain. If you find a good sewing shop there, please tell:)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make up her 1930's negligee. bookbuff@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip with lots of sunshine =]
oh my WORD...I love her patterns and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to pick actually but I have been eyeing the beach bra or the tap pants..SIGH just like them all really!!!
I'd have to choose the Underwear and Lingerie e-book, since I'm making so much of it at the minute! I have a few of her patterns already and really love them.
ReplyDeleteI would buy the same blouse drapee pattern that you showed here. My e-mail is laura.toomast/at/gmail.com That one-piece bathing suit is also one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for the giveaway! I would be adventurous and either go with the garter belt or the french pin up bra - I've never actually seen a garter belt pattern before!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of the blouse pattern as well. studded.pink@me.com
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable patterns!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose, but I might pick a skirted swimsuit pattern, since I'm in need of a new swimsuit anyway, and that's a relatively modest design.
Have a lovely holiday - envious from dreary scotland. To cheer me up, a wee bateau top would do nicely, eclareathotmail.com
ReplyDeleteOoh I love these patterns, they're AMAZING! I think I'd have to go for some retro swimwear, so cute!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
carol.f.freeman@gmail.com
Thank you!!
Oh yay, have fun in Spain! :D
ReplyDeleteWow, some amazing patterns there! I love the halter top, and also some of those pin-up bras, although I'm not sure I'm quite ready to tackle bras...
I think I'd go with the Bra and Tap Pants set, they look very similar to the ones in "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day", lovely movie.
ReplyDeleteoh a holiday and giveaway!!
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These patterns are fabulous! If I had to pick, I'd probably go with one of the hat patterns. Although I might change my mind by tomorrow! They're all so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love her patterns, and I love this blog. Please enter me in the drawing. Nadine dangtryagain@msn.com
ReplyDeleteThat blouse is spectacular - I can't wait to see what you make of it! I think I would choose the blouse, or perhaps the tap pants & bra pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love the draped blouse pattern, too. Though the lingerie eBook is tempting...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway! I would choose the beach bustier.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun time in Spain!
Marie, first of all, enjoy your stay in Spain, and don' t forget to pack your Hazedale with you, of course! Bring back pictures to share!
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, I' m very glad with your first giveaway, you are right, I 'm drooling all over the screen with those patterns. And I very much value the fact that these patterns are downloadable!
As a sucker for sundresses, I'd go for this one.
My email is mmepelagie at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
Thanks to you and Anna for this lovely giveaway. I love the french sundress pattern and the bra pattern!
ReplyDeleteMrs Depew! Where have you been? If only we had met sooner, but I am sure we shall become firm friends! I like the Bateu Blouse #1009 the best, and have a remnant-basket-find that could be just perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidaying Senoirita!
I'm in love with the Sun Dress pattern. I could make some beautiful dresses with that pattern.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I would try my hand at a bathing suit. gaynorwalsh at talktalk dot net
ReplyDeleteThat neglige pattern is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love giveaways. Maybe I'm lucky.
ReplyDeleteIi's really hard to choose from all those lovely patterns, but I think my choice would be either the e-book "Underwear and Lingerie" or the pattern "4 Delightful French Hats".
Happy Holiday,
Constance
Thanks to you and Anna for the giveaway. I think I would either choose the lingerie e-book or the 4 hats pattern. Or a vintage bra? Gosh, so many pretty patterns!!
ReplyDeleteBon voyage,
Constance
Ah, sorry, I ment to post only once...
DeleteYay, wonderful giveaway! I've been drooling over the One piece bathing suit pattern but am short on funds after a summer being unemployed, so I'm definitely taking the chance to win it here *hoping hoping* I hope you're having a wonderful time in the sun! /Maritha (maritha.bostrom at gmail dot com)
ReplyDeleteI just love Mrs Depew Vintage. Anna is so nice and helpful!
ReplyDeleteThat blouse is definitely cute and I can see fashioning a casual version too but I'd choose the Make Do and Mend. I love tips and tricks ^^
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Yay for giveaways! I think I'd love to try one of the lingerie patterns. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI would choose the one peice bathing suit as i'm doing a swimwear course soon.
ReplyDeleteMy email address is allegravintage@gmail.com
Have a fabulous holiday!
I love the 50's halter top pattern
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. I would try one of the bra or lingerie patterns like the pin-up bra.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind giving the french pinup bra a go!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having fun in the sun!
I've been thinking about diving into lingerie making, so I think the French Pin Up bra would be a must if I won - but there's so many great patterns in her store!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I just bought a couple of hat patterns from her! But I want more! Like one of those 30's lounge wear- but I can't honestly say which one I want more!
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday!
ReplyDeleteSo many great patterns there, but I would go with the tap panties or maybe one of the bra patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.
oh, that 30s neglige is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a fabulous giveaway. I'd love to have either one of the patterns for the Cloche hat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway, at this point I have no idea what I'd pick. I hope you have a great holiday!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these are all so fabulous you right to pick just one is almost impossible! Hmm....
ReplyDeleteOkay I think I would choose the 1930's neglige!!!
My email: shoesaremymuse@gmail.com
I hope you have a fabulous holiday!
What an amazing selection of vintage patterns. I think the draped blouse is my favourite - but its very hard to pick.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the underwear and lingerie! Thanks! racurac2 (at) hotmail (dot) (com)
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to choose, but I think I'm leaning towards the lingerie! Have fun in Spain!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse pattern, please!
ReplyDeletejanicegaringo (at) yahoo (dot) com
Those patterns are great. My email is carly927 at gmail.
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the sundress pattern. I'm Kim and my email is polkadotaddict (at) gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHave fun in Spain! I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteI would love any of the lingerie patterns.
Without a doubt that beautiful French draped blouse, it's stunning!
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I think I would pick the blouse or the sundress. Too many choices! (emmaallanaclarke@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great selection Anna has- thanks for the tip, I've never seen that site before! I think I'd pick the Beach Dress cover up..ooh ooh, or the 1920's cloche hat pattern!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difficult choice! I think I'd fancy trying one of the hat patterns- the 1920's cloche I think..
ReplyDeleteOh, so shiny! I'd probably pick a lingerie pattern...
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I'm not sure which one I would pick - it would probably take me a few hours to decide. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great break.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I think that I would pick the FRENCH CORSETs pattern. I am due to have my baby this week and I envision making some vintage-inspired postpartum shapewear. c a t g a l v i n @ yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would buy the same blouse drapee pattern that you showed here. My e-mail
ReplyDeleteis laura.toomast/at/gmail.com That one-piece bathing suit is also one of my
favourites.
I would buy the same blouse drapee pattern that you showed here. My e-mail
ReplyDeleteis laura.toomast/at/gmail.com That one-piece bathing suit is also one of my
favourites.
I read recently that the term "tap panties" was not used until the 1970s. Is this true?
ReplyDeleteAll the vintage ads use simply panties or step-ins or some other term, but not "tap panties"
Is this a case of reverse projection.
Rhonda
I'd pick the bias tap panties with the scallop edging. They're adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe 50s vintage blouse is on my list and so is the lingerie. Decisions. LOL. Ulery2@gmaildotcom.
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