Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A Thankyou GIVEAWAY!

As mentioned at the end of my last post, to thank everyone for being patient with me while I had a holiday, and then being even more patient while I boasted about it when I got back, I've decided to have a little giveaway.

This giveaway is open to anyone and everyone - I don't care where you live, if you win I will post it to you!  I'll be accepting entries for one week, and the winner will be selected at random in a way that may or may not involve Miss Stella.  To enter, please comment below which pattern you would like to win, and to break with tradition, I won't reply to your comment unless you ask a specific question.

Up for grabs are three patterns.  You can put your name down to win just one, or all of them!

PATTERN A

 
This is a Marian Martin mail order pattern, purchased by Mrs Merrick of Winnipeg in June 1956.  It is complete with instructions - Size 12 (sorry, no bust, waist, or hip measurements given).  It is described as a 'dress with contrast front and back bodice and with belt, yoke and neck facing to match skirt'.  The pattern pieces are unprinted.

Now I have actually made this one - and it came out like this:

Gee my hair has grown...

PATTERN B


Another mail order pattern!  This one was purchased by Mrs Faris of National City, California - complete, with instructions.  Unfortunately the envelope doesn't have a date on the post mark so I can't tell you when its from exactly.  Its a size 10 (bust 31, waist 24, hips 33).  There also isn't a description, so I've made this one up.  'Sweet summer frock with full skirt and narrow straps, with cropped double breasted jacket with bracelet length sleeves'.  The pattern pieces are unprinted.

Now I haven't made this one, but I originally purchased it for the little jacket.

PATTERN C

 
Now this one caused a bit of a stir when I posted the teaser post on my Facebook page.  Simplicity 2041 in size 14 (bust 34).  Complete, with instructions, and this one is a printed pattern too!  It is described as 'Slenderette misses and women'ts one-piece wrap around dress and cape.  Dress both views is sleeveless and has shaped neckline.  Dress front laps right over left and has 6 button side opening.  Slim skirt has right side pocket.  V1 features cape made of dress fabric and faced with contrasting fabric.  Cape buttons to dress bodice.

Now I haven't made this one either, but love the idea of the cape buttoning on.

I also reserve the right to copy these patterns before I post them to you, so don't be surprised if you see them turning up at some point as projects!

So!  Which one do you want???

Beccie
xxx

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47 comments:

  1. Miss Dolly Bow PeepMay 22, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    I would love pettern B please! Its to die for!

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  2. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Hooray! Awesome vintage patterns! I think A is lovely and so fabulous for Summer, here in California.

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  3. MinaMay 22, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Pattern A or C, oh wow. So pretty!

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  4. girliefrankMay 22, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I'm a fan of pattern C! Thank you for putting on the giveaway.

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  5. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    What a lovely giveaway. Pattern C is a stunner!

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  6. MayaMay 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    They're all lovely but pattern A takes my heart ! Thanks for spoling us (well at least the lucky winner when she's picked !) <3

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  7. CheriseMay 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Ooh nice! I love the design on the pattern A

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  8. ClaireMay 22, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Oh wow! I love them all but could only see myself making A or C. Can you throw my name in for both of them please?

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  9. TassieMay 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Ooh I love the first one. It's so cute made up and I am a sucker for a giant button.

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  10. RebeccaMay 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    i love both a and b but seeing your finished a makes me lean toward that one. that said, i'm a large-ish hourglass so dont think they would fit anyway. well, let me just say how generous of you and good luck to everyone else lol

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    1. Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)May 22, 2013 at 4:13 PM

      So no entry for you Rebecca??? You can always adjust the pattern - there are many good online resources for how to do it...

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    2. RebeccaMay 23, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      oh, go on then, for the a. thank you for doing this again :D

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  11. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Can i please put my name down for all 3? I can't choose...:-)))

    Eszter Varadi

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  12. MacskaMay 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Oh, these are gorgeous! I especially love A and C (I have one very similar to B already). My first choice would be C (side buttons! Button-on cape!!), but would also adore A. :-) Thanks for the chance to be in to win!

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  13. AntheaMay 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Great giveaway! I love pattern A!

    What sewing project made you really proud?

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    1. Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)May 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      Thanks for the question Anthea! And it's a difficult one to answer!! I think I am most proud of the tropical wrap dress that I made without a pattern, just using the illustration in the pattern envelope. It just turned out so well!!! I really love pushing myself and seeing what I can achieve when I do. Unfortunately though, I have yet to wear it, and now it's coming on winter :(

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  14. GinnyMay 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Ooh, please could I be entered for pattern A? So lovely, even if it would take a lot of grading up to fit!

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  15. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Hi, I love Pattern A and would be very happy to receive it.

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  16. MelliMay 22, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I fell in love with pattern C and its close to my measurements. Thank your for the nice give away by the way.

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  17. ChristiMay 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Pattern A! :)

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  18. Miss SmockMay 22, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Hello, thanks for the giveaway ! I'm not good enough at sewing to try a coat, so I'd like to enter for pattern A or C...

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  19. Tamina listeningMay 22, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Those are all beautiful patterns! I would love to try for pattern c. A summertime linen dress and cape would be perfect right about now!

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  20. vintagevisions27May 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I would love either pattern A or C! Both are great! Thanks for the giveaway.
    -Emily

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  21. Amanda AwesomeMay 22, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Pattern A looks amazing!

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  22. sorbetsurpriseMay 23, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I would love to enter for pattern B, that collar is to die for!

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  23. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    I would love to win pattern C please :-)! I would make it in emerald green for my cousins wedding. Thank you for the giveaway! My email is nefersecret [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  24. BrandyMay 23, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I would like to be entered to win either A (love it and your version) or B (that jacket really does sell that one)

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  25. CharlotteMay 23, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    Oooh pattern A is lovely! Well, they are all lovely, but I would most like to tackle pattern A if given the chance!

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  26. TessMay 23, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    They are all great but I would love to have A.

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  27. PoldaPopMay 23, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Oooooh! I love patterns a and c! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  28. Miss EmmiMay 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Gorgeous! I'd love a shot at winning either a or c, they're just stunning (I especially love your version) Crossing my fingers!

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  29. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Pattern C Please!

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  30. Miss KMay 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Ooo they're all so wonderful! But I would love A! :)

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  31. Kris KMay 23, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    In love with C, just gorgeous!

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  32. Amber RoMay 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I would be happy with any of them!!! So I'll be naughty lass and say A, B and C!! :P
    ! *cross's fingers*

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  33. MiningStyleMay 23, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I'd love A! And yes, it is mainly because you posted a picture of your beautiful creation

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  34. ShannonMay 24, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    I love C, and would love to sew it, but I feel like I've already won my fair share of Beccie goodies. Good luck to all of the entrants!

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  35. inaMay 24, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    A b c all are appealing to me ...but a rocks!

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  36. IracMay 25, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Omg I so want them all!!! Looooove the flamingo cardigan btw :)

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  37. JovanMay 26, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Pattern A.

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  38. JackieNjMay 27, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I love what you did with the first Marian Martin pattern I would love to win it. Thanks a lot.
    Jackie
    cutekipepeo(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  40. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Oooooooooooooo. I really love them all. But, I love Pattern C more. Its the neckline that draws me in. I really love that one PLEASE..

    Thank You
    Allison <3

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  41. EszMay 28, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    You know I want that third one!!
    Fingers crossed!

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  42. Laura MaeMay 28, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I never get tired of looking at vintage pattern designs, and these three are no exception! My favorite would have to be the Marian Martin mail order. Love that neckline - and it looks adorable on you!

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  43. KristineMay 28, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I love reading your blog and the wonderful tutes. (thank you! xo) I can never choose between vintage patterns. its like choosing a favorite among my children. ha!..so could you just close your eyes and pick one for me? :)
    with crossed fingers and toes,
    Kristine~

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  44. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Hi there! I would love to win Pattern B! It is really adorable! Pattern A is also lovely, but not sure if it is my size, (I don't know what a size 12 is in 1956, but it is likely too large). Thanks for the giveaway!

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