Designer Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studio is offering a signed copy of her book, Sew Serendipity.
Lay it out, cut it out, sew it up, put it on!
Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studios proves that all you need to re-make your wardrobe are a few key things: Great fabric, easy-to-make patterns, a handful of simple skills, and your own personal sense of style!
Use Sew Serendipity to create a fresh, new look.
- Included in the book are tissue pattern inserts for the skirt, tunic/dress and jacket—each with 6 variations detailed in the book. 3 basic patterns x 6 variations=18 ways to show off your skills and style!
- Kay provides the master instructions for each basic garment, and individual instruction for each unique look. Once you master the basics, changing it up is a snap!
- Each clothing pattern is graded in seven sizes (bust: 32-44; waist: 24-36; hips: 34-46) from XXS to XXL. Use the “Custom Fitting” section of this book to learn how to measure yourself and adjust the patterns to get the best possible fit!
- Check out the “Tools of the Trade” and “Sewing Techniques” sections for an overview of tools and skills you’ll need to make the clothes in this book.
- Embellish your designs to match your style, whether you’re feeling the need for classic, tailored elegance, or you’re in the mood for a little ruffled whimsy. Kay’s simple embellishments make it a breeze to adapt your design to the look you want.
HOW TO ENTER
Only ONE entry per person:
To enter this giveaway, "Like" Sew Serendipity on Facebook.Alternately, if you're a leader, not a follower, you can visit Serendipity Studio and tell us which one of Kay's dress or skirt patterns is your favorite.
Once you are a Follower OR you've checked out the shop, leave a comment on this post letting me know. PLEASE, ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.
Of course, it totally grooves my hooves when you "Like" Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! on Facebook, but that won't get you any extra entries, so only do it if you love me :)
Make sure I have a way to contact you if you win - an email address or a username to message you via Facebook, Twitter, Etsy convo, Blogger, etc.
I will select one winner from the comment pool using random.org.
Giveaway is open to US residents only
Giveaway ends Monday, May 23, 2011, at noon PST.
THE FINE PRINT
Giveaway closes on Monday, May 23, 2011 at noon PST. Comment datestamps must be recorded by that date/time to be eligible. Winner will be chosen by random drawing and will be announced on the same day the giveaway closes. The giveaway is open to US residents participants. Minors under the age of 18 must have parental/guardian permission to enter (if you are under 18, we will need to contact your parent(s)/guardian if you win and make sure they said it was okay-so ask permission before you enter). I will announce the winner on my blog and make every attempt to contact the winner. You may wish to leave your email address in your comment, or a place where I can message you via Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, etc. If the winner doesn't respond within 10 days, a new winner will be chosen. Winning item will be sent by Serendipity Studio. Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! (Marigold Haske) is not responsible for loss/damage and/or disputes concerning the winning item. If there is a concern about the giveaway itself, please contact Marigold. Once a winner has been selected, all concerns will be handled between Serendipity Studio and the winner. All Serendipity Studio Shop Policies apply to the winning item as if it was a purchased item from Serendipity Studio. Please familiarize yourself with all shop policies before entering the giveaway. By entering this giveaway, you are complying to the official rules as they have been laid out here :)Blogger's Full Disclosure: Marigold Haske did not receive any monetary compensation or free product from Serendipity Studio/Kay Whitt for this endorsement.
Are you up for the challenge? Sew four skirts or dresses in four weeks!
Join the Summer of No Pants Flickr Pool where you can share the skirts and dresses that you make between May 23-June 17, 2011.
Special thanks to the sponsors of The Summer of No Pants 2011!
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I would LOVE to have this signed book!!! Just finished a gorgeous skirt using the Fashion Formula Skirt book yesterday and thrilled my daughter with an early b-day gift! Great patterns!!! Thanks for the fun!
ReplyDeleteFacebook follower for both Sew Serendipity & HDS!
I just bought this book and am waiting on it to arrive, but a signed copy, that would be even better!
ReplyDeleteI liked Sew Serendipity on Facebook! I love her dresses.
ReplyDeleteI really like "The Monique Dress" ...it's not just a dress- there is so much room for creativity! =)
ReplyDeleteI "like" both of you FB, I skirt pictured looks great & I like the insulated bags too, I'd love to win this so I could finally make something for myself :)
ReplyDeletejessica_lee_mt@yahoo.com
Such a cute skirt!! I liked Sew Serendipity on FB! :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously love the Diane Kimono dress. I've liked both of y'all on FB now! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteemily.falke@gmail.com
I would love this book and a signed copy is even better!! I liked her on facebook!
ReplyDelete~Madeline
www.flameinthedarkness.com
madeline@flameinthedarkness.com
I am a follower on facebook. I would love to win your book. I love skirts, but have the hardest time making them to fit my figure.
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ReplyDeletebunchakids@yahoo.com
I LOVE the betty june dress! It's so sweet & I can see it having all sorts of looks. Making my own clothes still intimidates me, but I think this book would calm my fears!
ReplyDeleteI like Sew Serindipity on FB.
ReplyDeleteI like Sew Serandipity on FB....
ReplyDeleteI also LOVE the emaline skirt! I've made a couple of them with more set for this summer!
mkbalmert@oh.rr.com
I'd really like to try out the Diane Kimono dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. :)
steph6467 @ q (dot) com
I love the Catherine Coat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway! I'd love to have that book.
lizajanesews(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the summer of no pants idea and I'm going to do my best to adhere to it. Sew Serendipity is a fabulous book! Beautiful projects!!!
ReplyDeleteI like SS on FB (and for real) :-)
rachel21mac (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks for the amazing giveaway! I liked Sew Serendipity on FB, and I am totally in love with the Diane Kimono dress! What a lovely dress to spend the summer in!
ReplyDeletekatkallsfromthegalley (at) gmail (dot) com.
I like Sew Serendipity on FB. I would love to own this book! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHave liked both pages on Facebook. I'm always intrigued at the cover of this book. It's definitely on my 'to buy' list but finances aren't allowing for book purchases at the moment. Would love to win a copy and a signed copy would be brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI 'liked' Sew Serendipity on FB!
ReplyDeletemadalynwells@yahoo.com
My d-i-l turned me on to this site. Just another reason for loving her.
ReplyDeleteI "liked" sew serendipity on FB. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletewow! this is a great giveaway :) The Betty June dress would have to be my favorite design.
ReplyDelete~Ruth kookycooky@gmail.com
I like Sew Serendipity on Facebook. I would love to win the book!! I am a beginner at sewing clothing, and I really like her patterns.
ReplyDeleteI liked Kay @ SS on FB & would love to win the book. Both my daughters & I also love the kimono dress on her site.
ReplyDeleteI love Kay's creativity and the ruffle skirt (and the tutorial) are my favorite - makes me want to sew, sew, sew !
ReplyDeleteI "liked" everything on Facebook. And I LOVE the tutorial on Kay's blog. I also LOVE the Betty June dress and would love to try it. Thank you for the chance to win. My email is sivjegoose @ sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteLove the Betty June dress...
ReplyDelete(and i also like HDS in Facebook :P)
saricchiella at gmail dot com
I just liked Sew Serendipity. I love the colourschemes, sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeletemy email is beeryouk @ zeelandnet.nl
I've just found both of your sites and love them!!! I make dresses and skirts for my daughter and other people's girls but never make anything for myself. I would LOVE this book to show me how to make skirts for me that will flatter my "curves" and let me express myself too!
ReplyDeleteMaggie Travers
blestproverbswoman@yahoo.com
I love the Betty June dress! And the Claire Cami Dress. . .
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stacyjogourley@gmail.com
I love books like this. I have a few for kids clothes and have always wanted to get one for myself. I have not ventured out and sewn anything adult but have been wanting too. Thank you for the opportunity to win, I really hope I do! I liked Sew Serendipity on FB..
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I like the Diana Kimono Dress pattern!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving an alternative to Facebook - I refuse to do the facebook thing!
needlegrrl at gmail
I want this book! The skirts alone look gorgeous! I have liked Sew Serendipity (and you!) on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteheidig@gmail.com
I "liked" Sew Serendipity on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI liked Sew Serendipity on FB! I would love, love, love to have this book. Too much fun!! I want to sew some skirts and dresses for myself... maybe for my 12yo daughter too! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWohoo! What a fab givaway! Had to pic a favourite, butI love the simplicity of the Sabrina tunic.
ReplyDeleteI love her ruffled skirt and now follow her on FB, and I also follow your blog now!
ReplyDeletemissysaprons@yahoo.com
would love to add to my to make list!!
ReplyDeletelike on facebook
ReplyDeletekelly@siblingstew.com
I like you all on fb.
ReplyDeleteBetty June Dress speaks to me!
I would stretch my nascent sewing skills to make the jacket immediately! Beautiful. Liked you both on FB. Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeletelael321@gmail.com
I LIKE Sew Serendipity on FB! I'd love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI found this site from the Sew Serendipity blog - I might just join in. :D
cjnid AT imaxmail DOT net
I liked Sew Serendipity on FB. So many cute patterns. I'm thinking a SONP sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love your book! Just happened upon it at HL yesterday and immediately knew I had to have it! I personally declared this summer as my summer of dresses...I have fallen into the habit of wearing shorts too much and need a more feminine approach again. Keep up the great creating!
ReplyDeletei love the Camilla Insulated Bag.
ReplyDeleteand i'm a (happy) follower of your blog.
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katz.gali(at)gmail.com
I liked it on facebook! would love to win the book
ReplyDeleteLove the Skirts!! I am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pattern is probably Emmaline. Very cute. In the rare and unlikely event that I actually win a giveaway, you may e-mail me at trimsandtrills(at)sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI liked on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! Loving the inspirations! =)
ReplyDeleteI liked Sew Serendipity on Facebook. Would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI liked Serendipity on facebook and would love a chance to win this book!!! Thank you k.bugbee@att.net
ReplyDeleteAlready a liker on Facebook and would love to win the book!
ReplyDeleteI am a liker on Facebook and would love to win the book!
ReplyDeleteI am already a 'liker' on FB and I would love a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a follower on FB!!
ReplyDeleteI liked Sew Serendipity on Facebook! Would love to make some dresses!!
ReplyDeletesnoodledoodlepoodle@hotmail.com
I would LOVE the Sew Serendipity Book!! I've been looking at the new Diane Kimono pattern...wonderful!!
ReplyDeletemorn12night (at) gmail (dot) com
The Diane Kimono dress. It's my favorite. I'll make it in a fabric I just purchased in Hawaii!!
ReplyDeletegrandiesal(at)gmail(dot)com
The Claire Cami Dress is beautiful!
ReplyDeletecuriouscat AT jennystamos DOT com
The Monique Dress is super cute! I can see myself having that in a few different color combos!
ReplyDeletepamela
Following Sew Serendipity. Would love to have the book!
ReplyDeletejktait25@gmail.com
I follow both of you on FB (I learned of the giveaway on her page!)
ReplyDeleteI follow you both on FB. I love the Sabrina pattern. I have made several and love everyone of them. They always fit perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm a follower on FB! I would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI love the Emaline Skirt pattern!
ReplyDelete-Darleen
I am a facebook follower!!
ReplyDeleteFacebook fan of both you and Kay! I have made several of Kay's skirts before and I absolutely love them and how easy they are to make. such great style! All summer long, I'm usually rockin' it Kay-style!
ReplyDeleteLisa
kimfdim@aol.com
I love this book, it would be great to own!
ReplyDeleteMy sister gave me this beautiful fabric for my birthday that she thought I would like to turn into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteWent to Joanns Fabric and found the Sew Serendipity book. Now I have never made any type of clothing but thought I can do this. I know have six skirt and have made three for friends. A signed copy would be a special book to place on my book shelf and just admire and know I did it!
Sharon Craig
doublecfarm1@windstream.net
I have been a fan of yours for a while and already "liked" you on FB. I love your work and just recently ordered your camera bag book...can't wait to make one!
ReplyDeletelavonnemullins@hotmail.com
I liked SS on FB. (as Galena Ostipow). My email is ostipow at gmail dot com.
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