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Giveaway- Sew Caroline Weekend Style

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Giveaway- Sew Caroline Weekend Style

Leave a comment in today’s post by July 19th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable sewing book filled with comfy projects.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Weekends never looked better!

From Friday night to Sunday brunch, “What should I wear?” is never a dilemma when you can simply sew your perfect weekend look.

In Sew Caroline Weekend Style, SewCaroline.com blogger Caroline Hulse delivers all the learn-to-sew info a beginner needs, including must-have tools and materials, basic stitches, and step-by-step finishing techniques. From there, you’ll be set to sew Caroline’s easy, go-to pieces for all your weekend adventures. Stitch up coordinates to wear out to brunch, to an afternoon picnic, just lounging around the house, and more. And don’t forget the finishing touches. Versatile bag and accessory patterns stitch up in a snap to complete your ensembles so you can step out–in weekend style!

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Comments

  3. I am such a beginner sewer and I love cozy clothes. This book would be awesome to win to start my sewing journey off on a good path

  10. Would love to have this book to show my granddaughter how to make great clothing for herself…..and me. Thank you for offering this opportunity to own this book.

  13. I love to sew and create my own clothes. I would love to own this book to give me new ideas.

  16. This would be a wonderful book to own, especially as I am a novice to sewing. Completing projects in a short time is satisfying and encouraging.

  17. It would be wonderful to win this book. It’s nice to have a book/instructions right in front of you.

  21. I would love to have this book. I am just starting to sew and need easy projects.

  22. Just seeing the cover of Caroline’s book makes me want to sew. I would love to win this wonderful book.

  24. SewCaroline is great motivation for me as a beginner! Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!

  31. This would be great to use as a teaching tool for my granddaughters, not only to sew but make something quick and easy so they do not lose interest, With a plus a making something they can share with others, We are planning a project for school clothes for children who attend our food pantry

  33. Love the PJ shorts – this shows that inside will have some great things I will love to make!

  45. just looked at the book jacket covers Looks like some great projects . Thanks for the giveaway

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