Thursday, March 3, 2011

March Giveaway: Sencha Been Gone

Hello, March! And Congratulations to Jeannie, who won the Oliver & S Bubble Dress pattern in the February giveaway. Please contact me with your address at my email on the sidebar, to claim your prize!

This month our giveaway is "Sencha" from Colette patterns. On their website "Sencha" is described as "a simple, versatile blouse perfect for creative embellishment, with deep tucks at the front and back waist for a loose but curvy shape great for tucking in."

All variations of the pattern are included. "Version 1 closes with back snaps, making it easiest to sew. Version 2 has neckline tucks and buttons up the back. Version 3 has a keyhole neckline with tie closure and buttons up the back."

The pattern is size O-18, and rated "beginner" so you can try out a Collete pattern even if you're new to sewing. Get your summer tops going, ladies!

(all images from Colette Patterns)

To win "Sencha", leave a comment on this post. I'll pick a winner in the first week of April and send the pattern to you, where ever you might be in the world. Good luck!

Update: The winner has been announced and this giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your interest!
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I'm in the middle of looking for a new blouse pattern to try. I have actually been looking online at this pattern and seriously contimplating buying it!!

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  2. Stephanie HannahMarch 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love you. Love you're blog. love the pattern. love vintage. keep bloggin'.

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  3. TillyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I've already got this pattern so I won't enter the giveaway. But I just wanted to say that I watched your Maggie and Mildred animation - it's so cute! I'm going to spread the word...

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  4. AdrienneMarch 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your blog makes me want to start knitting! I liked your sewn ice cream cones and chocolate éclair as well. Adorable.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh, yes please, count me in for Sencha been gone.

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  6. javedeMarch 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Actually this pattern is on my list to get anyway, so it would be great to win it!

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  7. katieMarch 11, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    ooh i have been wanting this pattern for a while now!
    kcrismali@gmail.com

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  8. LauraMarch 11, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I would SO love to make the Sencha blouse! Althoug after reading your blog I always think about taking up knitting again - and maybe for something else than scarves...

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  9. Jess CarlsonMarch 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Ooh, Sencha. I've been meaning to get my hands on this for ages, and have thus far failed.... I may have to follow you on Ravelry too now.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I just discovered your blog and am looking forward to exploring the archives. Please enter me in the Sencha giveaway. Thanks!

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  11. JasmineMarch 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Love that keyhole version!

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  12. Angie GreenMarch 11, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I've always wanted to try a Colette pattern - they are SO beautiful.

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  13. seeksMarch 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Yes please! Just got referred to your site. Excited to see what you've got going on here. Looks fun, so far!

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  14. Nicole RundeMarch 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Colette is my FAVORITE. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. Roisin MuldoonMarch 11, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Ooh I'd love to win this pattern. I'm a hardened dress-wearer but have been lured into the thoughts of skirts and blouses after seeing so many pretty makes of the Sencha and Beignet...please enter me for the competition! x

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  16. BhoomikaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I've been eyeing this pattern for months! I would love to win it:)

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  17. BlackcurrantMarch 11, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I've been thinking of buying this for ages! It's so pretty, I'm imagining it with the notch neckline and a loose silky bow. Maybe even polka dots!

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  18. PattiMarch 12, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Just started sewing again after a long hiatus of knitting, and found your blog through Tilly and the Buttons. The Collette patterns are great and I'd love to have the blouse.

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  19. Betty BoogieMarch 12, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Sencha is such a perfect looking blouse, I'd love to win it and I think I have a piece of silk hiding around here that would work perfectly!

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  20. NettieMarch 12, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I would love to win this pattern!!

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  21. Curvy KittyMarch 12, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Ooh how exciting. I've seen a few made versions of is blouse and they all look very inspiring!

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  22. CamberwellGalMarch 12, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Hee hee - I'm supposed to be commenting on the Sencha blouse, which is such a lovely pattern, and a happy reminder that spring and summer really are supposed to be on their way (grey old Britain here) but I'm much too amused by the whimsy of sewn icream and butter yellow bee hive hats on your side bar! :)

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  23. mpMarch 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    just starting make good use of my sewing machine and i would love to try this pattern!

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  24. Leah FranquiMarch 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oh, I love this pattern! I want to go to there! And I adore the sweater you made for your sister, so pretty!

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  25. KimMarch 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    OOh, new pattern. I see lots of people have made great pieces from this pattern. That and I am dying to try out something from Colette.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love this pattern but haven't been able to buy it...I'd love to win!

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  27. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    So glad it's a "beginner" pattern and it still looks cute! It's not any warmer yet but I would love to start on a fun summery top to get through the rainy season ;)

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  28. jeannieApril 1, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is a really nice pattern. I love your color choices too. The polka dot lining in the light coat is great with the solid blouse.
    Good luck to all the people who entered the contest - (me ,too ;0) )

    Happy Weekend everyone.

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