Sunday, May 20, 2012

I'm on vacation, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun!

Hello from sunny, beautiful Virginia! That's right, I'm in the U.S.! Hurrah! My wonderful in-laws were going to come visit us in Norway this summer and then decided it was just as fun to fly us to them as it was to fly out and see us, so here we are! I have the greatest family! I even got to go to some garage sales today for the first time in 3 years, though the only thing I wanted to take home with me was the box full of free kittens I found. I think I died a little inside when I walked away from that one.


Anyway, I'm currently on an unfamiliar computer and blogging is a bit weird when you have no way to upload photos. So what can I do? Well, I though just to have a bit of extra fun, I would have a giveaway!


Since the only thing I have access to for the next 2 weeks is my portable hard-drive (full of the gold mine that is Mrs. Depew Digital) I'll go with that. How about winning your choice of any two digital patterns or ebooks? It's not a box full of kittens, but it'll do, wont it?




To enter the giveaway you can do one or all of the following, just leave a comment for each entry to get your name in the proverbial hat.

1. Tell me which  Mrs. Depew Vintage Pattern is your favorite. You can find them all here.

2. Become a follower of A Few Threads Loose on Twitter, Google, or Bloglovin'.

3. Like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook.

4. Like Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

5. Mention this giveaway on your blog.

I'll announce the winner this Saturday the 26th.
Good luck!  
Posted by Anna Depew at 12:36 AM

82 comments:

  1. SpinnerettaMay 20, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Welcome to Virginia! I always feel kind of funny saying that since I am not a native Virginian myself LOL
    OK, which pattern... the 1950's halter top blouse I believe. Or maybe the beach bra.

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  2. SpinnerettaMay 20, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Following you on Twitter.

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful trip! That is so exciting. Virginia is not that far away from Philadelphia (where I live). Definitely enter me into this giveaway. I would love to win the Beach Bustier 1950's Style Halter Top pattern.

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  4. ChastityMay 20, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Out of your patterns that I don't own I would love to have the 1940's beach shorts!

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  5. TMay 20, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I'm torn between the corset garter belt you just did the sew along to and 1121 evening gown (truly gorgeous dress!)as favorite pattern

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  6. TMay 20, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Oh! and I follow you via google

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  7. Raquel from J.C.May 20, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    I love your1920's Flapper Easy One Piece Dress but to tell you the truth I like any of the lingerie patterns as well! Thanks!

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  8. T'PelMay 20, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Following Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

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  9. sharonannMay 20, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    I love the ladies french sundress. Even more considering 100 degree days are right around the corner for us here in No. California

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  10. sharonannMay 20, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Following you on Bloglovin.

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Does going to the US (vast as it is) feel like coming home to you? I've always wondered how that is for people who, while not forced, didn't really choose their expatriation or their country. Returning to Sweden has always felt kind of "over and done with" for me, even when I was living in Scotland and just planning to be there for four years (now I'm in France, presumably for life). It's nice to see familiar faces, but hearing Swedish everywhere and being familiar with places and procedures isn't as much a comfort as other people seem to think it must be.

    As for favourites, your e-patterns already seem to be taking up half of my Etsy favourites. :) But, the one I'm most intrigued to try next (since I have a lot of lingerie sewing ahead of me) is the "Bias Pantie".

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    And I'm already following you on Google.

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  13. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    ...and I was already a follower of this blog on Facebook.

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  14. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    ...and now that I realised you have a Facebook page for your patterns, I follow that too. Geeze, I'm starting to look needy (and if there wasn't a giveaway right now: a stalker). :)

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  15. sophie (monbouton)May 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    mmm that's an interesting giveaway! my favorite at the moment would be the 1930s tap pants, I'm into tap pants at the moment :)

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  16. sophie (monbouton)May 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    and I was already following you on twitter, and bloglovin, I've added Google connect

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  17. sophie (monbouton)May 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    and I had a look at your facebook page :)
    I also wanted to ask you a question about the lingerie ebook on etsy, but etsy seems to be down at the moment so I will try later..

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  18. ChastityMay 20, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I am already a follower of A Few Threads Loose on Facebook

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  19. MeganMay 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I love the 1950's Halter Top Blouse and the French Pinup Bras! I'm a bit late to participate in the actual sewalong but I'll definitely be going through the archives for instructions and tips!

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  20. MeganMay 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I'm a follower on Google (via Blogger)

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  21. MeganMay 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I like Mrs Depew on Facebook

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  22. MeganMay 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    And I like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  23. CorneliaMay 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I'd love to try out the Vintage Sewing Pattern Ladies 1950's Bateau Neck Blouse PDF Print at Home Pattern Depew 1009

    Cornelia

    porcelina[at]live[dot]nl

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  24. CorneliaMay 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I follow you via bloglovin, as killingbirdsisnotart

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  25. CorneliaMay 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook :)

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  26. CorneliaMay 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    And I like Mrs Depew on Facebook as well!

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  27. charlotteMay 20, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I love the teddy combination, and any bra and knicker sets. I have also liked both of your facebook pages as sew far sew good (my blog)

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  28. Lenora JaneMay 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Oh goosh, I'm stuck between all the fabulous hat patterns.

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  29. Lenora JaneMay 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    And I follow you on Google!

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  30. DawnMay 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Vintage Sewing Book 1930's Underwear and Lingerie Ebook Parts 1 and 2 Huge How To is my fave pattern...except for the 30's French bra, the New York 339, and the wrap blouse...:)

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  31. DawnMay 20, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Twitter follower :)

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  32. DawnMay 20, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Followed a Few Loose Threads and Mrs. Depew on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  33. DangtryagainMay 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    The Ooh-la-la sew along corset bra and garterbelt is my favorite.

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  34. DangtryagainMay 20, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    I have liked a few threads loose on facebook.

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  35. DangtryagainMay 20, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I have liked Mrs. Depew on facebook.

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  36. ChastityMay 21, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I liked Mrs. Depew Vintage on facebook

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  37. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    I really love a number of the French lingerie you have listed! And the pretty 1930s dresses....

    tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  38. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I follow you on Twitter (@tinapickles)

    tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  39. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    I like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook

    tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  40. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I liked Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

    tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  41. erinkgMay 21, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    I'm loving both the 1920s cloche and the 1950s pinup bra. But I also love the 1950s pinup corset!

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  42. erinkgMay 21, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I'm following you on twitter now!

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  43. erinkgMay 21, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I just liked a Few Threads Loose on Facebook. :)

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  44. erinkgMay 21, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I just liked Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

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  45. lesleyanneMay 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Just followed on Twitter

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  46. lesleyanneMay 21, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I love all the lingerie but my favourite has to be the 30s evening dress with the little cape, Depew 1125. It's just so Myra Loy!

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  47. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Love this giveaway! I already have a few of your patterns, but I would love to try the 1950's Ladies French Sunsuit Dress (Depew 3005). Hard to choose just one!

    punkrockpigtails {at} gmail {dot} com

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  48. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I follow on twitter & google!

    punkrockpigtails {at} gmail {dot} com

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  49. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I liked A Few Threads Loose on facebook

    punkrockpigtails {at} gmail {dot} com

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  50. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I also liked Mrs Depew on facebook!

    punkrockpigtails {at} gmail {dot} com

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  51. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    And finally, I posted this giveaway on my blog, here: http://punkrockpigtails.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/digital-pdf-patterns/

    thanks so much for this fun giveaway!

    punkrockpigtails {at} gmail {dot} com

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  52. KristineMay 21, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Welcome Back to the US!! :) I know how it feels! We are helping my brother with funds to come home for a visit from Norway later this summer..wooo-howdy!! spensive!! lol..
    OMG, to choose a fave is way too hard..lol..but if I had to....I'd say the 30's pj pattern..which would be dreamy sewn-up as beach pajamas for my upcoming vacay. :)

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  53. KristineMay 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I'm following on Google(I thought I already was)..lol..

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  54. Miranda BurnettMay 21, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I love the 30's pajamas pattern, and I've been eyeing the underwear and lingerie ebook for a few weeks now.

    Also already liked A Few Threads Loose on Facebook.

    Just liked Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

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  55. JillMay 21, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Depew 1121! Oh, I'm already a follower. Does that count?

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  56. KristineMay 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    and I posted the giveaway on my blog. :)

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  57. BrandyMay 21, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I love all of your patterns and you have been on such a roll lately with all of the 30s stuff. I really need to get my act together and get sewing.

    My favorite pattern of the moment is the 1940s shorts. I think I could stand to have several pairs of those lovelies in my wardrobe (though I love so many of the other patterns too!)

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  58. BrandyMay 21, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I am a twitter & google follower

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  59. BrandyMay 21, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I already "Like" A Few Threads Loose on Facebook.

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  60. BrandyMay 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I also already "like" Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

    ::crossing fingers::

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  61. EMay 21, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I follow you on Google!! Thank you for the chance to win two of your patterns!

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  62. EMay 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I love all your patterns but I would love to have the Tap Pants and the Child's Sun suit pattern.

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  63. EMay 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook!!

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  64. EMay 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I have liked Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook!

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  65. EMay 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my new blog!! (http://sewitcomestothis.blogspot.com/2012/05/good-morning-all-i-just-wanted-to-pop.html)
    Thanks again for the chance to win! I'd love to be able to make some tap pants or a sun suit then post the details on my blog!
    Hope you're enjoying your vacation!!

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  66. ChastityMay 21, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I follow you through google

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  67. MeganMay 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    I love the 1930s Bell Sleeve Blouse :) So cute!

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  68. MeganMay 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  69. sorbetsurpriseMay 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I love your 1950's halter top with the cute collar and the french fifties sun dress. Have fun on your hols!

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  70. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    More of a Twitter than a Facebook girl so now following you on Twitter.

    megroper [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  71. CaseyMay 22, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Welcome back to Virginia! Hope you're having good weather; it's been a bit rainy and overcast here in southeastern VA the past few days. :p Mind if I enter the giveaway? I think my favorite right now is the 40s one or two piece bathing suit. I just love the two piece version! So cute!

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  72. GabriellaMay 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    It's so hard to pick a favorite! But if you're really gonna make me I'm going with the girls jacket and skirt set. And all the hats -all of them!

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  73. GabriellaMay 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I follow A Few Threads Loose on facebook...

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  74. GabriellaMay 22, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    and also Mrs Depew Vintage :)

    gabriellazamudio at yahoo dot se

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  75. MeganMay 23, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    I like A Few Threads Loose on Facebook :)

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  76. MeganMay 23, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I like Mrs. Depew Vintage on Facebook.

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  77. AnnabelleMay 24, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Which patterns don't I want? I love them all. I think 3005 would be a great summer dress. Do you know if the skirt would potion would work with a border print fabric?

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    1. Anna DepewMay 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      Hey, I just looked at the pattern and it looks like border fabric would work with a tiny bit of adjustment. You would also need maybe 1/2 yard more fabric to accommodate that.

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  78. JuliaMay 24, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I love the "Vintage Sewing Book 1930's Underwear and Lingerie Ebook Parts 1 and 2 Huge How To", the "Make Do and Mend" book, or "Vintage Sewing Pattern Ladies Bias Pantie PDF Printable Copy 32" and 34" Waist Depew 2004". All perfect for WWII reenacting. Thank you for hosting such a lovely giveaway!

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  79. JuliaMay 24, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    I also followed you on BlogLovin!

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  80. JuliaMay 24, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I 'liked' ya on Ms. Depew Vintage on le Facebook as well!

    missjuliafisher [at] gmail

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  81. MaureenJune 8, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    My Aunty Margaret was a very 'proper' and 'straight laced' lady. Imagine my amusement when I heard her refer to French knickers as 'easy feels'! It was many years ago and a conversation I overheard.

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