Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I love you all so much...want some free patterns?

Hello all. To my U.S. readers, happy fourth of July! I'm really excited today to see that A Few Threads Loose has gotten up to 400 followers through Google! I never thought when I set out to chronicle my sewing adventures that I would meet so many great people and find so much encouragement and support. You're all awesome!

To say thank you, how about we have a giveaway?


I usually offer one of my newest patterns as the giveaway prize, but since this isn't about me, the winners will get to choose any 2 digital patterns from Mrs. Depew Vintage.

Winners, you say? Yes my dears, there will be two of you. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post with which two patterns you would like to win.

For extra entries you can do the usual stuff like mentioning the giveaway on your blog or facebook, following on facebook, bloglovin' or other if you don't yet, etc. Just be sure to leave me a comment for the extra entry.

I'll announce the winners this Saturday the 7th.
Good luck and thank you so much for reading my blog!


70 comments:

  1. We're not the ones who are awesome - you're the one having to come up with all the content. We just consume! :)

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  2. Oh, and +1 since I not only follow the blog, but also follow on Facebook.

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  3. Happy day of followers to you!I do love all of your patterns......but the french slip and french sundress are on the top of my list!!!!
    Thanks for all that you share....

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  4. I agonized over the choices! I think I'd have to go with # 169 and # 1121.

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  5. Congrats on the followers, I know that I love your blog and all of your patterns. I am still going slowly at this sewing stuff, but am definately going to be getting quite a few more of your patterns.
    On the top of my list would be
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/89526181/vintage-sewing-pattern-ladies-1950s
    (a 50's halter top) because my closet is in much need of more tops and
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/80314406/vintage-sewing-pattern-bathing-beauties
    (the 40s bathing suits) because who doesn't need that bathing suit. I love the marylin style one too, but I think more people are doing that one and this one has a bit more coverage.

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  6. just started following you on twitter, not sure how I missed you up until this point

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  7. What a great giveaway! I fell in love with patterns 3007 and 1126. Congratulations and thank you!

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  8. I already like you on facebook and I posted on my wall about your giveaway :)

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  9. I follow you with google reader/google friend thing :)

    Thanks so much for this giveaway, I hope I did the entries right. If I didn't I am sorry.

    In the facebook comment I should have said I like the blog and the patterns pages :)

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  10. Great giveaway! Since I still need more tops, I'd love the button-front halter top #1006, and the ruffle tap pants #166 are so cute.

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  11. Yay! Congrats!! You deserve your success and thank you for having such wonderful patterns and being such a lovely person! :) I love all your patterns but my eye is drawn to the Beach Bustier, and Halter Top... I love me a halter neckline! :)

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  12. I don't even have to look I already know the patterns I want! Bias cut tap panties and the french pin up bra :) :)

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  13. Well done to you :) You have definitely earned all the followers ;)
    I'm another one who would like the Beach Bustier and the Halter top... this heat has definitely got me looking for summer clothes ;)

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  14. I have so many of those patterns on my wishlist right now, but if I had to choose two I'd go with the 50's bathing suit and the French sun dress <3

    I'm one of your newest followers by the way, so I want to say that I really love your blog, it's very inspiring!

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  15. thank you so much for this awesome giveaway! i love all your patterns, but only wish i could sew. so the two patterns i pick are:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/92513610/vintage-knitting-pattern-1930s-bathing?ga_search_query=knit
    the 1930s knit bathing suit! because i would just die to wear something like this!

    and

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/91566612/vintage-knitting-pattern-1930s-bathing?ga_search_query=knit
    the other 1930s bathingsuit!

    OMG to knit these would be awesome! next year i would sport them at our local beach!!!!!!!!!!! im in love!

    TY! TY!

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  16. I would love to win either #1006 halter top, or the swim top & shorts! :-)

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  17. You have so many wonderful patterns it's so hard to choose. Right now I'm eyeing the 1930's French Scalloped Slip and your newest 1950's draped blouse.

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  18. Congratulations on achieving such a following! Nice to know that there are many fellow stitchers out there. And happy Fourth of July.

    What a grand giveaway! As I am currently exploring my ability to make home-made undergarments, I'd love the teddy-camiknickers and the one/two-piece bathing suit.

    Meg x

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  19. While I have yet to try one of your patterns, I can't wait to start! I do love the 1930s Evening Gown (would be perfect for the Navy Seabee Ball in March and plenty of time to put it together) and the One Piece Bathing Suit. Thank you for a terrific giveaway and for your terrific blog!!!

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  20. I already follow you on Facebook!

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  21. You are the one that's awesome. Well done Anna!

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  22. Yay! I love your patterns! I would love to try the wrap around nightgown and pajamas next! I can't thank you enough for the inspiration you have given me to try my hand at sewing!

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  23. Well done! Congratulation :) My favorites from your shop are the pin-up bra and the French corselet!

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  24. Ill take one of each! just kidding, although it was hard to choose but i will go with French Ladies 1950's Pinup Bra and French Corselet Ladies 1950's Multisize Waist Cincher. :D

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  25. Congratulations on the followers. I know how that feels. :) I'd LOVE to win your patterns. :D

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  26. Congrats on a well done blog! I have been following you from the beginning. My choices would be the 1920's flapper dress #3001 and the 1940's French Ladies Jacket Draft. I have never sewn from a draft before so I think that could be quite an adventure!

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  27. I love the 40's style shorts and the 50's draped blouse. But really I love them all!

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  28. Following on bloglovin!

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  29. I see everybody is using the extra entries offer, so I 'll join.

    I follow both of your pages on Facebook:)

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  30. Oh goodie! There are so many cute things I could find use for in your shop, but perhaps this time I would go for the Draped blouse and the 50's style swim suit :) *fingers crossed*

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  31. I also liked your Facebook page :)

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  32. oh so hard to choose. I love 601 the french 1930s pjs, and well any of the slips really. PS already like both your facebook pages.

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  33. That's so hard to choose! OK, the 1950's French sundress #3005 and the 1930's slip #169 if I must! I also follow on Facebook.

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  34. After a long time, I finally chose the 1930's Teddy #1056 and Evening Gown #1125. I think it will be great to wear them together.

    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  35. I would love to try out the Vintage Sewing Pattern Ladies 1950's Bateau Neck Blouse PDF Print at Home Pattern Depew 1009, and the Vintage Sewing Pattern 1950's Ladies' French Sun Dress Print at Home Medium Large Depew 3005

    Cornelia

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  36. I also follow you on bloglovin and facebook

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  37. Yay prizes! I'd love these if I won:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97183195/sewing-pattern-beach-bustier-1950s-style

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/89526181/vintage-sewing-pattern-ladies-1950s

    :-D

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  38. You have so many beautiful patterns, it's so hard to choose!
    But if I have to... then it would have to be these
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/99440633/vintage-sewing-pattern-1930s-french
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/78973946/vintage-sewing-pattern-pauline-matching
    Thanks for such a generous giveaway!

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  39. oh I love your patterns. maybe this time I would go for the bathing beauties and the 1930's french bra. congrats!

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  40. also following you on facebook

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  41. Awesome! I'd love to win the beach bustier and the 1950's Halter Top Blouse.

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  42. well done on such an amazing following, I'd love to have a go at sewing 1930's Evening Gown 1124 and the 1950's Ladies' French Draped Blouse.

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  43. I would choose the pin-up bra pattern and the french sundress! THanks for a great giveaway!

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  44. Yay giveaway! I love the 1950's Beach Bra Halter Top and the Vintage Style Sewing Pattern 1950's Inspired One Piece Bathing Suit. We have a tropical honeymoon coming up. I would love to wear both!

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  45. I'd probably go for Depew 3007 and Depew 1120

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  46. Without fail, the 1950s Inspired One Piece and 1940s style belts and cummerbund. Crossing fingers!!!

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  47. http://www.etsy.com/listing/90624917/vintage-sewing-pattern-french-corselet
    i love this or also http://www.etsy.com/listing/96963907/vintage-style-sewing-pattern-1950s

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  48. oh, would my two girls each love one of those! the 1930 jacket and skirt suit for my daughter sondra and the 1930 night gown for my daughter elizabeth. i do hope i win.

    bar2a1234(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. Oooo.... so difficult to choose just 2! I guess mine would have to be :
    #1121 - 1930's evening gown in any size
    #3005 - 1950s-Ladies' French Sun Dress Print at Home Medium Large
    but I love all the other stuff in your blog & store!

    claudine.s.chan(at)gmail(dot)com :)

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  50. I love the vintage pin up bra and the one piece swim suit!
    Thank you for such a wonderful blog and giveaway! I've loved the sew alongs that you've done and the wealth of knowledge you've shared! I'm already a follower using the RSS feed thingy.

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  51. I mentioned your giveaway on my blog! And congrats on all the followers, you certainly deserve them! I just love your blog!

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  52. Wow ,there were 7 pages of patterns to choose from- definately not an easy task. . .

    I like these two:
    Vintage Knitting Pattern 1940's Ladies Lingerie Cami Knickers Underwear Set
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/94876540/vintage-knitting-pattern-1940s-ladies

    Vintage Sewing Pattern 1930's Evening Gown in Any Size Depew 1121
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/99274642/vintage-sewing-pattern-1930s-evening

    sarahallen1 [@] centurytel .net

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  53. Congratulations to you on creating such a following!

    I would choose 1001 & 3005

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  54. So exciting! I would pick Depew 3005 and Ladies' Apron Gingham Girl 102

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  55. Following you on Facebook now!

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  56. I've been oggling the French drape blouse and the 1950s cloche- I'd love to give the. A try

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  57. Oh and I blogged about this here: http://sisterscarecrow.blogspot.se/2012/07/pattern-giveaway-over-at-few-threads.html

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  58. The french teddy camiknickers and the french slip. I adored the patterns I bought before.

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  59. I actually have a folder in my bookmarks dedicated to the patterns I want to buy from you! Hmm... Top two are probably
    Vintage Sewing Pattern Ladies 1950's Dress Butterick 3364 32 Bust
    or
    Vintage Sewing Pattern 1940's Ladies Bra and Bandeau Printable PDF Depew 2005

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  60. I love your patterns! I had such great luck with the Pauline Bra and Tap pants ( which I made up in peach dupioni and vintage lace), that I am aching to try the Lone-Line Bra and the French Pin-up Bra. It is so nice to be able to make your own "vintage" lingerie that you can throw in the wash without fear! catgalvin @ yahoo. com

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  61. I would love to win the 1930s bell sleeve blouse (#1126) and the 50s inspired 1 piece bathing suit (#1001). It's such a hard decision though :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  62. Wow! So many lovely items on the website! Difficult choices, but I would be quite happy with either "Vintage Sewing Pattern 1950's Ladies' French Draped Blouse Print at Home Depew 3007" or "Vintage Sewing Pattern 1940's Ladies Bra and Bandeau Printable PDF Depew 2005". Thank you!

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  63. I also shared on facebook and google +

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  64. If I won I would choose the 1950's Halter Top Blouse pattern and the 1950's Ladies' French Sun Dress.

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