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Thursday, October 6, 2016

I'm In Love....With A Pair Of Jeans!!!!

When I make a garment for Sew News, it gets shipped off and then I have to wait months for it to come back. This is the killer part, especially if I really like the garment. I'm sure you are just like me, once you get the garment made, you want to wear it, not wait! Once I finished the Ginger Jeans from Closet Case Files, I slid them on and I was in blue jean heaven, and it almost killed me to put them in a box and ship them off. 

Well, the wait is over, thank goodness. They were sent back last Thursday, but since I was in Peoria for the Sew Special weekend seminar, I didn't get to open the package until this last Sunday. Once they were out of the box, I must confess, I have had the jeans on everyday since! It might be time to throw them in the wash ;)

I had an appointment with my dermatologist yesterday. While I was waiting, no one was in the waiting room and there was a huge mirror, so I popped out my camera and took a picture. It's not the best picture, but at least you get an idea. I will take more as I know I will be wearing the jeans, to death! By the way, the top I'm wearing is from THIS Thrifty Thursday post. I get compliments every time I wear it.


If you've made it to this point in the post, congratulations as I have 3 magazines to give away!!! The new October/November issue is out and it is full great articles and fun projects. 


There's a fabulous article on making better buttonholes.


I am going to have to give this blouse a try. 


Rather than a traditional ruffle, it's actually twisted.


A free pattern download for these super cute placemats. You can find the pattern HERE.


And another free pattern download for this great bag from Tula Pink. You can find the pattern HERE.


And finally, my article on the Ginger Jeans pattern. This is really all they needed to publish...

I LOVE THIS PATTERN!!! :)


I made the high waisted version for the magazine. As you can see below, there is a lower waisted version with a straighter leg. I hope to get those made next week so I can show them to you before the sew along begins.


If you think you might like to join the sew along and make a fabulous pair of jeans, you can find the pattern HERE

If you would like to win 1 of the 3 magazines I have to give away, just leave a message on this post. I'll announce the winner on Monday, October 10, 2016.

39 comments:

  1. Hi Rhonda!
    I have been wanting to try the Ginger jeans...yours look fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Sew News.

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  2. I'd love to win! I've been eyeballing the Ginger Jeans for a while now... might need to make that happen now!

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  3. I wwould love to win! Looks like a really good issue!

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  4. The jeans look great on you! I can see why you love and missed them when you had to ship them off. Many thanks for the giveaway.
    Cynthia

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  5. Hi! I've been fancying the Ginger Jeans pattern for ages, and finall splashed out last week! So far I've only lovingly read through the instructions and opened up the patter pieces, but hopefully I'll be able to get started properly in time for the sew along. X

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  6. So many inspirations in this article! I love your jeans, the twisted-trim blouse and your doctor-office blouse. Hope to read about at least two of them in the magazine.

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  7. That blouse looks wonderful! I think I need to make it! Thanks for the opportunity for a free issue! Jan

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  8. Hi, I look forward to your posts. --Have been seeing lovely blouses on-line with similar sleeves to the one you show! So feminine and lovely.

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  9. The jeans are beautiful but when I saw your top I said "I'm in love with that top!" So I went to look at the pattern. I like the way yours fits you better than what's shown in the pattern picture. I may just try to make one! I'll take your word for it that it's easy :)

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  10. Love your blog and your sewing projects! Thank you for the chance to win this magazine.

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  11. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of Sew News. Those jeans are amazing on you!

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  12. I like the high waisted ginger jeans rather than the lower rise skinny ones. I don't have the pattern yet. I can't commit to a sew a long at this stage. Later. I don't know this magazine so it would be nice to win the giveaway. Do you have a link to your article?

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  13. Count me in for the giveaway! You look fabulous in those jeans. Can see why you LOVE them!

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  14. These look like a great fitting design! They look fabulous on you!

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  15. You look fabulous! I have "black Ginger jeans" on my sewing list for the fall!

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  16. Hi Rhonda,
    I just made the Ginger Jeans and love them too. But unlike you I had to spent 3 days of Fitting and there are still some issues to solve. But they are the best Fitting pants I made so far! Do not Count me in for the giveaway, I won one of the last magazines.

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  17. Love the jeans! When does the sewalong begin? I'm definitely in.

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    1. Sorry about that. It begins The week of October 17th.

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  18. O wow! Apparently these jeans are a near miracle..lol.. They look great. Thank you for the chance looking forward to perusing the magazine!

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  19. O wow! Apparently these jeans are a near miracle..lol.. They look great. Thank you for the chance looking forward to perusing the magazine!

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  20. Count me in, Rhonda!! Thanks or this chance!
    BTW, LOVE the top and the jeans! It just happens I've been digging into jeans sewing techniques lately: a couple of days ago I enrolled in Angela Wolf's class on Craftsy. Making a great pair of jeans is in my to do list already and the pattern you used really appeals to me :)))

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  21. Love your jeans Rhonda. How's the fit if you're more rectangular than hourglass shape? Like the blouse too. Please add me to the chance for one of the Sew News magazines. Thanks as always.

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  22. I'm ready to make another pair of Gingers and I've made 4 if you include the shorts. Would love a chance at the magazine.

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  23. Your jeans look great. I should try the pattern, given the name. Lol.

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  24. Signed up for your Sew Along, ordered the pattern - can't wait to sew my new favorite jeans!
    I've recently subscribed to Sew News but haven't received my first issue yet. Would love to get a copy of the latest issue and join the club! ;)

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  25. Your jeans look fabulous. I've read nothing but praise for this pattern.

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  26. Your jeans look fantastic! I made my first pair of Gingers this summer and fell totally in love too! They are amazing!

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  27. Great looking jeans! I'd also love a chance at the magazine

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  28. Thanks for the inspiration to try a pair of jeans! They look great! And thanks for the giveaway. Looks like a great issue.

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  29. You look perfect in these, Rhonda! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the FREE top pattern. I will have to try it.

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  30. I have printed off the top pattern, love that blouse and would love to tackle it too and have ordered my Ginger Jeans, what more can I say, I am ready!

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  31. those jeans look perfect. congratulations.

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  32. Love the Jeans - I would love the pattern and of course I am going to to the SAL for them.
    Thanks Rhonda for your constant inspiration.

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  33. Congrat's Rhonda! I would love to make the jeans with you. Am back at work now so don't have as much time as I used to. I will follow along though. Thanks for all you do!
    Hugs, Joy

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  34. You look wonderful in your new blouse and those jeans are awesome!! Makes me want to try and make a pair!! Your class in Peoria was a blast and I got a great bag out of it!! Pam Gonzalez

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