>First Blog Giveaway!

>What a year it has been!  Lots of growth on Etsy, new pattern site, blog mentioned in Vogue Patterns Magazine, and this week the blog reached 1200 readers subscribed through Google Reader!  I’m blown away!

As a thank you to all my readers I’m doing my first blog giveaway!

If you’re the winner of the giveaway you will receive all of the following :

  • A darling vintage pattern from 1950. Advance 5380- size 15- Bust 33, Waist 27 Hip 36.  
  • One vintage 30s hairnet- great for your vanity!
  • Your choice of one of the PDF downloads- either the bra pattern or one of the e-books on my site. 
  • Free worldwide shipping!

To enter-
Subscribe to or follow my blog (if you haven’t already), and leave one comment on this blog post between now and Midnight on Sunday 2/20/11 PST.  The winner will be chosen next week by a random number generator.  If your comment matches that number (from the first comment being #1, second #2, and so on) you’re the winner!
Only one entry will be accepted per person.  To obtain the digital download you will need to create a customer profile on my site and I will credit your account the dollar amount of the download.  The credit is good for the download chosen only and can’t be used on other merchandise.

THANK YOU so much to everyone!  Don’t forget to share with your friends so they can enter, too!

Closing comments now, as the deadline has passed.  Sorry to those that didn’t make it in time.  I’ll announce the winner soon.  I hope to have more giveaways, so if you missed the deadline check back for another one in the future :)

84 Comments on >First Blog Giveaway!

  1. Suzy
    February 18, 2011 at 8:04 pm (13 years ago)

    >Great giveaway…count me in!

  2. Buckmistress A.
    February 18, 2011 at 8:08 pm (13 years ago)

    >Ooh this one looks good! Hopefully this isn't just for other people with blogs!

  3. JenLove
    February 18, 2011 at 8:10 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oh wow, that pattern is so cute, I just had to comment! I'm in too :)

  4. Little Miss B
    February 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm (13 years ago)

    >what a fab competition, I'm in. Thanks.

  5. Lady in black
    February 18, 2011 at 8:16 pm (13 years ago)

    >Wish me luck:)

  6. Ashley Nicole
    February 18, 2011 at 8:19 pm (13 years ago)

    >What a wonderful giveaway!

  7. Kate McMahon
    February 18, 2011 at 8:21 pm (13 years ago)

    >looks awesome… i hope i win ;)

  8. Cate Calloway
    February 18, 2011 at 8:28 pm (13 years ago)

    >Count me in!

  9. Noelle
    February 18, 2011 at 8:33 pm (13 years ago)

    >That pattern is adorable! Here's to keeping my fingers crossed!

  10. rhymeswithstitch
    February 18, 2011 at 8:37 pm (13 years ago)

    >I'm one of those newbies who found you through the Vogue mention. Wonderful blog.Melodie

  11. zilredloh
    February 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm (13 years ago)

    >Yay! Congrats on reaching 1200 subscribers! It's quite impressive since I'm just trying to get 10. :)

  12. Angie Green
    February 18, 2011 at 8:58 pm (13 years ago)

    >Congrats on all of your subscribers – and on your first giveaway!

  13. Rosy
    February 18, 2011 at 9:10 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oh yes, I also fingers crossed please, count me in!

  14. Evie
    February 18, 2011 at 9:13 pm (13 years ago)

    >The dress pattern is so cute! I've been following your blog for a while and really enjoy everything you post.

  15. Amalthea
    February 18, 2011 at 9:17 pm (13 years ago)

    >Your blog is great. Happy Birthday! Oh, yes! Count me in, please.Amalthea

  16. Steph
    February 18, 2011 at 9:20 pm (13 years ago)

    >Congratulations on your success, hard work pays off. :)

  17. lissawi
    February 18, 2011 at 9:21 pm (13 years ago)

    >Ooh, I'd love to be entered! That's a great pattern!

  18. Miss Katie
    February 18, 2011 at 9:21 pm (13 years ago)

    >Yes please! and congratulations on all your success :) x

  19. Sydney
    February 18, 2011 at 9:29 pm (13 years ago)

    >Wow, what a cute pattern…I love long sleeve dresses as I'm always chilly. :)

  20. ELMO
    February 18, 2011 at 9:40 pm (13 years ago)

    >Long time lurker in need of Advance 5380:)

  21. Stephanie Lynn
    February 18, 2011 at 9:48 pm (13 years ago)

    >How fabulous! I hope I win!

  22. Isis
    February 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm (13 years ago)

    >Impossible to resist!

  23. Bella
    February 18, 2011 at 10:12 pm (13 years ago)

    >I have a lovely bolt of 50s red and grey fabric just waiting to that darling dress. Fingers crossed!

  24. waxpop
    February 18, 2011 at 10:20 pm (13 years ago)

    >I want it all! So pretty.

  25. Tasha
    February 18, 2011 at 10:20 pm (13 years ago)

    >Ooh, I was following but not through Google, glad I checked. :D Naughty me. What a great contest!

  26. uglybeat
    February 18, 2011 at 11:29 pm (13 years ago)

    >Super cute giveaway! I just discovered your blog and think it's lovely. I'm a big fan of all things vintage…

  27. Withlovewinnie
    February 18, 2011 at 11:33 pm (13 years ago)

    >I love that pattern!! Thanks for the giveaway!

  28. starz
    February 18, 2011 at 11:49 pm (13 years ago)

    >I'm in:)

  29. Debi
    February 18, 2011 at 11:56 pm (13 years ago)

    >YAY! count me in! Congrats on the followers and the really exciting year! I absolutely adore your blog, your patterns, your work! YAY!

  30. Erin
    February 19, 2011 at 12:06 am (13 years ago)

    >I'd like to enter the giveaway, but also take this time to tell you how much I enjoy your blog! It's wonderful!

  31. Vintage Girl
    February 19, 2011 at 12:11 am (13 years ago)

    >Please enter me! I would love to win!

  32. Amanda
    February 19, 2011 at 12:36 am (13 years ago)

    >Love your blog and the old photos you post! Congrats on the growth of your blog and business!

  33. Arwen
    February 19, 2011 at 12:37 am (13 years ago)

    >Oh my, that pattern is gorgeous!

  34. sewconvert
    February 19, 2011 at 12:39 am (13 years ago)

    >Thanks for this giveaway! I'm subscribed via google reader:)

  35. Aunt Fluffy
    February 19, 2011 at 12:43 am (13 years ago)

    >…I think I subscribed. Call me challenged! Love reading your blog too!

  36. Dakota C. Walsh
    February 19, 2011 at 12:56 am (13 years ago)

    >Congrats on the 1200 followers. You deserve it– your blog is the best for fashion history and project inspiration!That 50s pattern is all kinds of wonderful; count me in (I subscribe via blogger/google)

  37. khriste B
    February 19, 2011 at 1:05 am (13 years ago)

    >Woo hoo. Those pockets are awesome.

  38. Anash
    February 19, 2011 at 1:13 am (13 years ago)

    >I subscribe to google reader via anashct@gmail.comanashct [at] yahoo [dot] comwhoo-hoo!!awesome giveaway

  39. mary van note
    February 19, 2011 at 1:52 am (13 years ago)

    >great giveaway!

  40. misc-maranda
    February 19, 2011 at 2:00 am (13 years ago)

    >congrats on your blog success!

  41. Joanie
    February 19, 2011 at 2:03 am (13 years ago)

    >If I win, do I get to have a 27" waist? <> Fun contest, Lauren!Love, Joanie

  42. Shrinky Inky
    February 19, 2011 at 2:10 am (13 years ago)

    >congrats Lauren! Your hard work is paying off :)

  43. Piroska
    February 19, 2011 at 2:20 am (13 years ago)

    >Please count me in for the competition, and congratulations on all your followers!

  44. KittyMeow
    February 19, 2011 at 3:20 am (13 years ago)

    >I'm in!! Woooo I love competitions :-)

  45. Pip Pip
    February 19, 2011 at 3:45 am (13 years ago)

    >OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHWOW what a wonderful pattern. I LOVE patternsI love this blog because its all about making (and wearing) history

  46. Jen Thompson
    February 19, 2011 at 4:14 am (13 years ago)

    >Love your blog!

  47. bonita
    February 19, 2011 at 4:31 am (13 years ago)

    >~ * ♥ * ~I would love to win; that pattern is darling. Thank you for doing a giveaway Lauren! ^ ^xox,bonita of Depict This!~ * ♥ * ~

  48. Living Vintage
    February 19, 2011 at 4:33 am (13 years ago)

    >Glad your having success!!! Love your patterns, count me in!!!

  49. Jen
    February 19, 2011 at 4:36 am (13 years ago)

    >What a great opportunity…I already subscribe; that's how I found out about the giveaway! :)

  50. Miss Tess
    February 19, 2011 at 6:03 am (13 years ago)

    >I love all the pictures on your blog; they're an inspiration. I've bought several patterns from both your Etsy site and reproduction line, and I can't wait to sew them up! (my doctorate keeps getting in the way) I hope the year to come provides bigger and better things – I look forward to seeing how your new online store grows. T.xxx

  51. Serena
    February 19, 2011 at 6:38 am (13 years ago)

    >Who could resist such a prize?!!

  52. Tart Deco™
    February 19, 2011 at 7:10 am (13 years ago)

    >Woohoo- I am LOVING this giveaway! I have a bunch of suits just waiting to be butchered for a new wardrobe ;)Steph @ Tart Decotartdeco at gmail dot com

  53. Minerva
    February 19, 2011 at 10:17 am (13 years ago)

    >Lovely lovely..

  54. Stevie
    February 19, 2011 at 10:44 am (13 years ago)

    >Awesome giveaway! Fab blog.x

  55. Sarah Griffith
    February 19, 2011 at 11:11 am (13 years ago)

    >Please count me in. I love your blog, your in my top 3, sandwiched between Fleur de Guerre and New Vintage Lady, nice place to be!

  56. Paula
    February 19, 2011 at 11:22 am (13 years ago)

    >I'd like to enter the giveaway too :)

  57. Stephanie
    February 19, 2011 at 12:34 pm (13 years ago)

    >Lovely giveaway! & congrats to your success!

  58. Ms Sew-n-Sew
    February 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm (13 years ago)

    >What a generous giveaway! Many congratulations on the success of your blog and Wearing History pattern line.

  59. jkubenka
    February 19, 2011 at 1:29 pm (13 years ago)

    >Subscribed via My yahoo. I usually just go check your blog manually, but I guess now I won't have to do that! So count me in for the giveaway.

  60. Lou
    February 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm (13 years ago)

    >A person at work recommend I look at your blog for inspiration, I may not have got to completing a 40s pattern, but I made a felt hat.

  61. Reagan
    February 19, 2011 at 4:03 pm (13 years ago)

    >Love your stuff…love your give away!

  62. Victoria
    February 19, 2011 at 4:17 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oh, this is so great! You can count me in! I am following you via bloglovin' instead of google reader, I hope that's ok!

  63. Andrea
    February 19, 2011 at 4:33 pm (13 years ago)

    >Awesome! Regular lurker who would like to be counted in!

  64. emilydebruijn
    February 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm (13 years ago)

    >Great givaway Lauren! Put me in!

  65. macskakat
    February 19, 2011 at 9:29 pm (13 years ago)

    >Fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance to be in the draw for it. :-)

  66. Megan
    February 20, 2011 at 2:24 am (13 years ago)

    >I've been subscribed to your blog for a while, I love seeing all the pretty vintage stuff!Count me in :)

  67. Miss1941
    February 20, 2011 at 2:29 am (13 years ago)

    >Lovely giveaway!

  68. Chelsea
    February 20, 2011 at 8:35 am (13 years ago)

    >1950s is my next sewing era to tackle!!!

  69. The Dreamstress
    February 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oooh…love the pattern! The big pockets are fab!I'm slightly creeped out by the idea of a real human hair net, but I'm sure I'll get over it.

  70. Lettuce
    February 20, 2011 at 12:35 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oh, I'd love to be a part of this, count me in!

  71. Sarsaparilla
    February 20, 2011 at 1:11 pm (13 years ago)

    >Oooh, I'd love to win these goodies! Thanks for your generous giveaway!

  72. Jaede
    February 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm (13 years ago)

    >That Advance pattern is just dreamy !

  73. kim
    February 20, 2011 at 5:48 pm (13 years ago)

    >New follower! I love your site!!!!!

  74. Anita www.champagnebohemian.com
    February 20, 2011 at 10:59 pm (13 years ago)

    >Just subscribe via the google reader – long term admirer of your patterns and your pictures.

  75. Miss Emmi
    February 21, 2011 at 12:25 am (13 years ago)

    >Hope I'm not too late to be counted in!

  76. Sarah @ ColorKitten
    February 21, 2011 at 4:18 am (13 years ago)

    >Congrats! and what a lovely giveaway (and you can count me among your google reader subscribers….where, speaking of which, you're up to 1,238, woo!!

  77. craftbition
    February 21, 2011 at 4:46 am (13 years ago)

    >I've been a subscriber since this blog began! :)

  78. Costumedzyner
    February 21, 2011 at 5:44 am (13 years ago)

    >I love everything you do! How fun to have a giveaway!

  79. EDBP
    February 21, 2011 at 6:46 am (13 years ago)

    >What a cute pattern!

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