Welcome!!! I am so excited to present my first major pattern-- the Clementine Girl's Purse. Allow me to give a little background. I have this adorable niece who needed a Christmas gift. Her mama suggested a diaper bag for the new dolly Santa might be bringing. I decided to create something that her very stylish mama wouldn't mind carrying around. So, I sat down last Thursday while the family watched Survivor, and sketched out some ideas. I was so excited I sewed up two different muslin mock-ups that very night, and made the first from a full-sized pattern Saturday. I was partly inspired by the gathered patch pocket tutorial from Made By Rae, and so named the purse after her daughter.
Some stats on the purse itself:
Finished dimensions are 8" by 10", 2.5" deep. Advanced beginning to intermediate sewing skills will be needed.
I've made a very detailed PDF pattern with LOTS of pictures, which will be available starting Monday in my new etsy store. Introductory price...$5!!!
So, now to what you've all been waiting for....
the GIVEAWAY!!!!
The rules are simple. Leave a comment on this post, with you email address if it is not linked to your profile. I will select TWO lucky winners via random integer. One will randomly win a purse I've created, the other will receive a free copy of the Clementine Girl's Purse Pattern. You have until Sunday, November 22 at 12 midnight MST to enter. One comment per person, please. I will announce the winners here, Monday November 23, at 7am MST. I will then contact the winners via email to get shipping information.
Now, don't let this be the only time you visit my blog. I have more free patterns to share, and more things to show off as Christmas gets near. I LOVE to play Mrs. Santa Claus, don't you?
Best wishes to all of you, and THANK YOU for visiting!
P.S. There is a special little boy and girl who need lots of support right now. There's a button towards the bottom of my blog. Go and see what you might be able to do!
What a gorgeous purse! So cute.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Chris!! You are so talented! I'm excited for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteooooo.....count me in
ReplyDeletebrenbren13 (at) ymail (dot) com
I love the pattern! It is really cute.
ReplyDeleteksstog@aol.com
I'm in :)
ReplyDeleteI have been been browsing your posts and I am amazed! You are so talented and very good at what you do! Sounds like I need some major tips:)
ReplyDeletewhat a great bag!
ReplyDeletecount me in please!!!!
that is a darling purse with the neatest fab. you have great ideas. i will be watching your blog from now on! lauramariereid@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteLove it! Trying to teach myself and my daughter how to sew lately - this would be perfect!
ReplyDeletethis purse is beautiful, I'd love to win it!
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Very cute purse, Chris! I can't believe you're giving it away. The perfect little girl's accessory!
ReplyDeletecute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteWay cute! I love your blog. Heard about it from Amanda. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteamyrhoads AT gmail.com
WooHoo! What a great giveaway! Thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gina
www.gigglekidsboutique.com
That is so sweet that you named your purse pattern after Rae's daughter Clementine - isn't Rae just so talented and generous with her patterns?
ReplyDeleteI really love the bag you've created and would be happy to win either the purse or the pattern - thanks so much!
Beautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you chose - what a beautiful purse. Thank you for the chance! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy daughter would totally love this purse! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag! It is adorable! ally.greenquist at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love the purse or the pattern!! cute giveaway & love an easy entry!
ReplyDeleteanne molino at hotmail dot com
me me I want in, so cute.
ReplyDeleteirisrockclimber@yahoo.com Thanks!!!
ohhh so exciting!! I love the purse and would gladly use the pattern :) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletepeters.ab0124(at)gmail.com
Sooo cute! I love you're blog. I also heard about it from Amanda. olsojill@isu.edu
ReplyDeleteMy 5 year old daughter and I absolutely LOVE this cute little purse! It's just adorable! Congrats on your first pattern! Thanks for the chance to win it! *fingers & toes crossed* x2
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed looking around your blog a little and look forward to seeing more! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me. You know how to figure things out you make such sweet things. I love this bag and just the idea of a dolly diaper bag. Good luck with your etsy shop and have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited! What an adorable purse... and an adorable name!! Love your site. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to have discovered you and your talent! Hooray for talented women!
ReplyDeleteI am loving that purse. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling purse!! I am happy to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteSo so Cute! I can't even believe you just 'come up' with these things!
ReplyDeletejennyann8@gmail.com
What an awesome blog! I would love to win!
ReplyDeletecheyennealexander@hotmail.com
Super cute...would make a perfect Christmas present for my little girl!
ReplyDeletebrookelebaron@hotmail.com
Hey CONGRATS!!!! That is so exciting. I've been trying to get patterns ready and am still WORKING!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that bag!!
Sorry for the late reply... I've had company in town all week and have not been "blogging" at all!! Things are crazy around here.. I added your blog to my link list on the side.. hopefully you got some good click throughs!!
Melissa :-)