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January 2012 Giveaway!

2012-01-29T17:01:00.002-05:00

January 2012 Giveaway will start today and run through January 31, 2012, 8pm eastern standard time.

The winner will be announced February 1, 2012.

It is for a Sew Spoiled Bundle Pattern Package of 4!! That means the winner will choose 4 Sew Spoiled Patterns from my Etsy Shop. Simply post a comment on this blog post to enter to win.
Please one post per person.

The winner will pick 4 patterns from any of these…

Sew Spoiled iPad Folding Case

Sew Spoiled Ladybug Apron

Sew Spoiled French Cuff Tote

Sew Spoiled Ladybug Diaper Bag

Sew Spoiled Versatile Bag

Sew Spoiled Wristlet

Sew Spoiled Gadget Pouch

Sew Spoiled Ladybug Mini Purse

Sew Spoiled Presto Wallet

Sew Spoiled Laptop Sleeve

Sew Spoiled Ladybug shoulder Bag

Sew Spoiled Cabrio Tote

Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket

Sew Spoiled Ladybug Mommy (Large Size) Backpack or

Sew Spoiled Ladybug Kid (Small Size) Backpack

The links are pictures of each pattern.

Giveaway Rules!

+Our Giveaway will run January 29-31, 2012, with the winner being announced February 1, 2012!

+The winner will be selected by Random.org

+The Sew Spoiled bundle will be emailed to the winner by February 3, 2012.

+ To enter to win post a comment on this blog post!

+Only one comment please per person.

+This giveaway is open to everyone.

+Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS, you can leave it as: leah(dot)sewspoiled(at)gamil(dot)com

+This giveaway ends January 31, 2012 at 8PM Eastern Standard Time

Thanks!

Acrylic for iPad Cases

2012-01-18T19:07:00.004-05:00

"Hi Leah,
Your iPad case is one of the nicest ones I've seen on the internet. Could you please tell me what the masonite is used for? I'm asking because I was thinking that it is very sturdy but I also thought it was a heavy material. If you actually use it in your case, doesn't it get too heavy? Are there alternatives?
Thanks,
Kathy"

"Hi Kathy,
Here is a blog post about what masonite is where to find it, sewspoiled.blogspot.com/2010/12/sew-spoiled-ipad-folding-case-question.html. It is 1/8" thick so it is pretty light. However, I have had a customer from England use a thin plastic sheet but I have not been able to find that material here in the States. Let me know what you find if you find an alternative.
Thanks,
Leah"

"Hi Leah,
Thanks so much for the link about the masonite. I remembered this morning that a quilt shop near me in San Diego sells laser cut acrylic purse bottoms (for inside the purse) and will cut it to your specs. I phoned the man who does the laser cutting and he said the acrylic is 1/8" thick also and was the same as acrylic rulers are made of. Small pieces, I think, are about $6.50 each. I think it sounds promising. Here is the link in case you're interested: www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Online%20Shopping/Notions.php.
The "Acrylic Purse and Bag Bottoms" with a price calculator are about 2/3 down the page. I'll probably go in and see for myself what it's like.
Thanks again!
Kathy"

Thanks Kathy for your awesome email! I learn so much from you! If you have any questions or even answers:) please email me at leah.sewspoiled@gmail.com.

Customer Question????

2012-01-11T06:30:00.000-05:00

I recently had a question from a costumer about the iPad Case.

She asked, “Why does the iPad case open opposite of a book?”

There is a really good reason for it. I made the case below to open up like a book. This is what happens.

That is also why a nondirectional print is best for this project.

I hope this helps explain the design a little more. I love questions so if you have any please send them to leah.sewspoiled@gmail.com.

Etsy Finds!

2012-01-10T06:00:00.003-05:00

Here are a few favorites of mine on Etsy. I love window shopping and looking at all of the wonderful handmade items.

LARK by Amy Butler Half Yard Set by sewlovefabrics on Etsy

Women's Shift Dress sewing pattern Sis by scientificseamstress

Sewing Machine Needle Sharpening Pad by keykalou on Etsy

PDF Pattern Fay Top for 4 10 years old and tutorial by yeppar

Girl hoodie pattern and tutorial 16yrs by TerrieKnox on Etsy

NEW city dress / pdf sewing pattern sz 12 mos by toosweetspatterns

Charmish Beads NEW I Love Sewing needle and thread by Charms

What are some of your favorites on Etsy?

The Jacket, from the Chic and Simple Sewing Book

2012-01-02T06:00:00.002-05:00

The Jacket, from the book Chic and Simple Sewing, by Christine Haynes, is an easy afternoon project. I can’t tell you how much I love this book! I have made 4 projects from this book and I have been satisfied with all of them! If you are new to sewing your own clothes, this is a great book to read first. The templates are located inside the envelop, in the book. Some sewing books have patterns printed on top of other patterns, so you have to do a lot of tracing before you can even start. But Chic and Simple Sewing uses white tissue templates that are easy to cut out. Of course if you want to be able to produce different sizes you would need to trace the patterns out.

On a different note, I received this dress form for Christmas from my husband! I was shocked!!! He even research and found it in my size! Honestly, I would not be where I am today without him. He makes balancing motherhood, music teacher of 1000 students, blogger and designer an easy task. He takes pictures for me, draws out shapes on the computer, makes dinner (he is a great cook) and advises me through it all. He is truly my best friend.

I love you, Brad.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T14:30:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to the winner number 5, Celkalee, she has won this beautiful Tic Tac Toe pincushion and two ePatterns from Sew Spoiled.

Celkalee please email me the physical address and which ePatterns you would like at leah.sewspoiled@gmail.com.

I hope all of you have a great 2012 year!

Best Wishes and lots of Stitches!

2011

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

2011 was an awesome sewing year!

1. Sweet Girls 2011, 2. Wave Bag for a friend!, 3. My new Case!, 4. Matching Girls, 5. Friendship Bracelet, 6. Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket, 7. New Shoulder Bag, 8. Porfolio Dress (1), 9. Close up, New Skirt Simplicity 2211, 10. Sew Spoiled Ladybug Diaper Bag, 11. Cosmetic Cases, 12. Sew Spoiled Ladybug Mini Purse, 13. Sew Spoiled Ladybug shoulder Bag, 14. Wrap Skirt From Chic and Simple Sewing, 15. Sew Spoiled Kid Ladybug Backpack, 16. School House Shift Dress, 17. Sew Spoiled Cabrio Tote in Leather/ Amy Butler fabric, 18. Made this with my Silhouette, 19. Patchwork Heart Pillows, 20. Cabrio Tote Sew Along; cutting, 21. Scallop Hat3, 22. My new machine, 23. Patchwork Pincushion!, 24. kid cabrio tote 5, 25. Nintendo DS Case

160 posts
83 sewing projects completed
52 Customized iPad Cases
13 tutorials; ranging from silhouette, sewing and embroidery.
12 giveaways
4 interviews
1 Cabrio Tote Sew Along

Thank you for sharing it will me. I am really looking forward to 2012! I have so many things in the works for 2012 to share with you! Don't forget to write a comment for the December giveaway!

Tic Tac Toe Pincushion and ePattern Giveaway!

2011-12-30T11:15:00.004-05:00

Wow! It is that time again, giveaway time! We have had a great year, here at Sew Spoiled, spoiling a new giveaway winner each month. I hope we continue to inspire you to sew and learn more about sewing. Here are the giveaways we had in 2011!
(Scroll down to see the December 2011 giveaway!)

2011 Giveaways;

January- Sew Spoiled: Tantalizing Stitches Hardware and Tutorials! (Closed)

February- Sew Spoiled: February Giveaway with Dear My Kids Easy Wear! (Closed)

March- Sew Spoiled: March Chic and Simple Sewing Book Giveaway!{CLOSED}

April- Sew Spoiled: April Giveaway with MMMCrafts! {CLOSED}

May- Sew Spoiled: May 2011 Giveaway! (Closed)

June- Sew Spoiled: Fabric Shoppe Giveaway Is Now Closed!

July- Sew Spoiled: July 2011 Giveaway!! (Closed)

August-Sew Spoiled: Sew Spoiled August Giveaway! (Closed)

SeptemberSew Spoiled: Sew Spoiled September Giveaway! (Closed)

OctoberSew Spoiled: Happy Halloween Giveaway 2011! (Closed)

NovemberSew Spoiled: November 2011 Smart Pocket Kit Giveaway! (Closed)

Now for December

This months giveaway is for one Tic Tac Toe pincushion and 2 Sew Spoiled ePatterns!

+Our Giveaway will run December 30- December 31, 2011,
with the winner being announced January 1, 2012!

+The winner will be selected by Random.org

+The Sew Spoiled Tic Tac Toe Pincushion and ePatterns will be mailed to the winner January 3, 2012.

+ To enter to win post a comment on this blog post!

+Only one comment please per person.

+This giveaway is open to everyone.

+Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS, you can leave it as: leah(dot)sewspoiled(at)gmail(dot)com

+This giveaway ends December 31, 2011 at 8PM Eastern Standard Time.

Good Luck!

Embroidery Machine Appliqué Tutorial

2011-12-27T19:35:00.002-05:00

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make an appliqué with your embroidery machine. It is a great skill to have. As you see here you can use your appliqué on anything; baby blankets, totes, towels and monogrammed gifts.

Materials you will need:

1- scrap piece of appliqué fabric

1- main fabric or your project

thread the color of the appliqué fabric

adhesive spray

interfacing

embroidery machine

hoop

embroidery appliqué design

embroidery scissors

Step 1: Place the interfacing into the hoop and spray the surface.

Step 2: Put the project or main fabric on the sprayed interfacing over the hoop.

Step 3: Put the hoop into place on your embroidery machine and allow the appliqué to trace the design over the main fabric.

It is showing you where to place the scrap fabric for your appliqué.

Step 4: Smooth out the scrap piece of fabric over the project fabric. The embroidery machine will trace the design again.

Step 5: Now for the fun part. Take a small, sharp pair of embroidery scissors and cut away the excess fabric from the design.

be careful and cut as close to the design stitches as possible without clipping the design

Step 6: Place the hoop back on the embroidery machine and allow the machine to finish the appliqué design. Most appliqué designs have a zig zag stitch first and then a satin stitch.

This can be a great skill to have. Any store bought blanket, towel or tote can be made into a special semi-handmade gift.

Happy Stitching!

Hello Again!

2011-12-21T19:43:00.001-05:00

I hope all of you are doing well. I haven’t fallen off the face of the Earth, we have just had a lot going on. All of us somehow caught the stomach bug and just as one started to get better, another person would get sick. Not fun, especially when we are supposed to be enjoying time with one another, going to church, Christmas shopping, baking cookies, etc.. Well, if you are reading this and you are healthily, please count your blessings, knock on wood and kiss your families! When I am sick it makes me remember that not everyone feels as health all of the time. I usually say a prayer for those who are feeling unhealthy and I ask to give them strength and a quick recovery. Sickness really does make you appreciate being healthy. When I need to remember that lesson, I always seem to get sick. :)

Being sick gave me the opportunity to read a few books that I have been putting off, actually a series of books. I was going to wait but as soon as I started one I couldn't put them down! I read the Twilight series! I know I am a late bloomer. My sisters have been trying to get me to read them since they came out. I love the books. I have heard the movies are not as good. What do you think? Have you read them? What was your favorite part? If you have not read them, why not?

Well, can wait to hear from all of you! I miss writing and I miss you!

Holiday Teacher Gifts!

2011-12-12T06:00:00.008-05:00

I love making teacher gifts this time of year.

This year is no different, I am making everyone heat therapy lavender pillows, since this school year has been a little stressful.

I found the sewing tutorial from Crafty Critique: Tutorial: Heat Therapy Pillow.

I chose to use this pattern because of the slip pillow case that is removable.

The fabric is from the Secret Garden collection by Sandi Henderson for Michael Miller fabrics.

I am also going to wrap them up with a cute poem I found it goes like this...

The Rice Bag

This little pillow filled with rice,

Is such a comforting device.

Microwave for 2 minutes on high

And relax your muscles with a sigh.

Apply it to the troubled spot,

The heat will ease the pain a lot.

Or warm those little toes so cold,

You'll find this nice to have and hold.

Or freeze it for a little while,

And fix that booboo up in style.

Instead of a compress made of ice,

Use this pillow filled with rice.

Each year I like to spoil the teachers at school with a fun handmade gift. I look for sewing projects that are easy to make, use little fabric and time.

Here are a few more gift ideas for teachers, friends or family.

Sew Spoiled: Gift Idea #1, Holiday Aprons!

Sew Spoiled: Coffee Cozy e-book!!

http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/april2011/CosmeticCase.pdf

http://www.sewspoiled.net/freepatterns/lanyard-tutorial.pdf

It is never to late to share a handmade gift with a friend. These ideas are quick and easy to make.

Sometimes I make a few extra things just in case someone special drops by, like a neighbor.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Carol Dresses!

2011-12-05T06:01:00.001-05:00

I love making my daughters handmade things.

This year our family received tickets to the Christmas Carol and I wanted the girls to dress up nice.

Since my youngest is a size 5 and the oldest is a size 8 it is hard to find dresses that match, luckily I can create them!

I found in my stash two yards of this red and green, plaid, taffeta. I bought the black at Joann’s in the dress apparel section for $15, so these dresses were $7.50 a piece!

I used the Precious Dresses Pattern from Carla C., the Scientific Seamstress.

My favorite feature of this pattern is the buttons in the back. This is a pictures of the back of the bodice.

The buttons are enclosed! There is a little flap over the buttons, so no one sees them.

The bodice takes the most time in this project to make. However after making one you do get faster.

I love the pattern directions by Carla. She explains every step in so much detail. The pattern itself is 164 pages.

We can’t wait to see the Christmas Carol!

CLOSED November 2011 Giveaway Winner!

2011-12-01T19:01:00.002-05:00

The winner of the Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket sewing kit is….

who said...

~~Please Mary Sue send the physical address you would like your kit to be sent to my email address at leah.sewspoiled@gmail.com.~~

Thank you all for your sweet comments!

November 2011 Smart Pocket Kit Giveaway!

2011-11-28T07:00:00.001-05:00

One lucky winner will receive a Smart Pocket Sewing Kit.

1 Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket PDF Pattern (by email),

2 fat quarters of fabric (listed in the picture above),

1 fat quarter of interfacing

and the hardware needed to make the Smart Pocket (sent via snail mail)!

+Our Giveaway will run November 28- November 30, 2011, with the winner being announced December 1, 2011!

+The winner will be selected by Random.org

+The Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket Kit will be mailed to the winner by December 3, 2011.

+ To enter to win post a comment on this blog post!

+Only one comment please per person.

+This giveaway is open to everyone.

+Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS, you can leave it as: leah(dot)sewspoiled(at)gamil(dot)com

+This giveaway ends November 30, 2011 at 8PM Eastern Standard Time.

Gifts for Babies #2

2011-11-22T15:17:00.002-05:00

Theme: Diaper Wreath

Handmade:

Putting the Wreath together with this tutorial.

diaper wreath 016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Bought:

Supplies you will need; diapers, rubber bands, ribbons, rattles, baby toys, pacifiers and socks.

Gifts for Babies #1

2011-11-21T06:45:00.001-05:00

Theme: Traveling

Handmade:

Diaper Bag

Changing Pad

wipe case homemade by jill: wipes clutch tutorial or

use that tutorial with Sew Spoiled: Sew Spoiled Twist on the Fabric Covered Wipe Case or

burp clothes (these are fun to decorate)

Bought:

Ointment

rattles, diapers, bottles, etc.

Gifts for Kids #4

2011-11-18T09:10:00.003-05:00

Theme: Dress up Treasure Chest

Handmade:

Plumtickled: Tutu Tutorial Time

Sew Spoiled: Halloween Girl Costume Tutorials!

Girls: Tutu, elastic skirts in different lengths, dresses, headbands, slippers,

ikat bag: Dress-up Box: Tippets

The Crafty Cupboard: Slim Stash: The Resident RN- Old School Style

Neutral apron, chef hat, vest, lab coat, fire man hat, pirate bandana, pirate patch, variety of different tops,

Sew Much Ado: The Little Apron Free Pattern and Tutorial

How to Make Beautiful Dress Up Wings | Prudent Baby

Running With Scissors: Dinosaur Tails

Reversible Superhero Cape (tutorial)

Bought:

shoes, tiara, jewelry,

boots, “Doctor” supplies,

Hats, etc.

Gifts for Kids #3

2011-11-16T16:50:00.003-05:00

Theme: Gamer

Handmade:

Hand held game system (DS) Sleeve with strap and card pockets.

I used the Sew Spoiled Laptop Sleeve Pattern. Then I added vinyl pockets to the outer shell for DS games. The strap loops are 2” strips of .5” wide elastic. The strap is made like the lanyard tutorial with 1.5” swivel hooks on either side.

Bought:

DS games