This is a first!!! A giveaway at the end of a sew along!
Julianne Bramson, the designer of The Magic Bias Dress and Fashion In Harmony Patterns, would like to say a special thank you for making the Magic Bias Dress sew along such a success, so she is giving away one of her books, Bias Cut Blueprints.
The book is a fabulous workbook for anyone who enjoys bias cut patterns and would like to take a stab at drafting a few of their own.
The book begins with an explanation of the bias garment, how to take measurements, how to calculate yardage, and many other very useful bits of information.
From there you are taken into the project section. Constructing bias tubes is discussed and very clear layouts are given so there is no guess work.
The projects begin with very simple shapes.
Once you have mastered the simple projects, you can advance into the more complicated.
There is even a section devoted to combining techniques and designs.
You will also find templates for necklines and armholes, so as I said, there is no guess work with this book. Every aspect of creating a beautiful bias garment has been thought of.
Due to postage costs, this giveaway is only available to U.S. residents. So sorry, but there will be other giveaways in the very near future that will be open to all.
So if you would like a chance to win the book;
1. Leave a message on this blog.
2. You must be a follower of this blog.
3. You must have a U.S. mailing address.
I will announce the winner next Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
Good Luck!!!
Rhonda
What a lovely giveaway! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda for having another giveaway. This book looks like it is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through bloglovin and live in the U.S.
I will like to win the book so I can improve my sewing with fabric on the bias
ReplyDeleteAwesome - love the illustrated garments!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Count me in! This looks like a wonderful book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been stalking this book on Amazon! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi, Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me. I live in TN, USA
ReplyDeleteCool! Bias has always scared me so I've never really tried anything. The book looks fab and I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win this book. Would love to have it!
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated by Julianne's designs and the concept of cutting on the bias, but using LESS fabric. I am enjoying your sew-a-long and would absolutely LOVE to win this book! I love discovering new ways to challenge my sewing skills. Thank you for introducing me to this amazing artist and designer!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the offer! The bias patterns you show have such lovely drape! Please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try some bias projects!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing and generous gift. Thank you for the chance
ReplyDeleteThe book looks to have a hint of challenge and creativity. Sure to learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteWow! Her plans show bias garments for a variety of body shapes as well! I am curvy and have always loved bias but have stayed away! That dress with the godets would work beautifully. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteSue in Sunny Sequim!
I would love to win a copy of this book. The designs really look nice.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book. Love the bias dress.
ReplyDeleteThe Book looks inspiring. I would love to try some of the designs.
ReplyDeleteThank you
Marie
Would love to learn a new technique! :-)
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the book giveaway. My birthday is May 17th!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried bias cutting. Hopefully this book would help me overcome my fear!
ReplyDeleteI would love to receive this book and Tuesdaty just happens to be my birthday. Thanks for a great blog and this sew-along. I definitely plan on making a bias top and then a dress soon. Sue in MN
ReplyDeleteHowdy-doody! Love the possibilities of all these ideas, patterns and tips! Hope I win!
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Kelley~
I'd love to try it! Thanks
ReplyDeleteBook looks fabulous. I would love to add it to my library.
ReplyDeleteSo interested in bias cut garments. I would love a book and the 17th is my birthday!
ReplyDeleteKimberly
I'm a fan of the Fashion in Harmony patterns and have sewn several, but didn't know thrre was a wookbook too ☺ thanks so much for great review and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteA great compliment to you and your work bringing us such fabulous ideas and how-tos! I always learn something new and you've made the bias dress look easy to make and have a fantastic [color-blocked] look. Having the book would be just that extra plus to take it all a bit further.
ReplyDeleteBias cuts have been in high fashion but techniques are seldom available for home seamstresses. I hope that it becomes a lot more used as it is very feminine and very comfortable to wear. Thank you for sharing this chance at a book give a way. I follow you and appreciate the opportunity to enter. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so fun! Thanks for sharing about this resource.
ReplyDeleteI think bias cut garments are some of the most flattering and elegant. Would love to win the book.
ReplyDeletePat
I would love to win this book. Thank you Rhonda for all you do for the sewing community. Best regards, Vicki
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like a wonderful guide to learning to make and design my own bias-cut garments. I would love to win. Thank you, Rhonda and Julianne.
ReplyDeleteI would love a chance to win the book. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLOL...I've just given away a handful of books myself, because I don't have enough time to properly consult them, but this looks amazing! Bias is so intriguing...
ReplyDeleteThis book looks very interesting. I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletePlease count me in as well. Thanks Rhonda
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway. Count me in.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful sew-a-long and this giveaway. I'd love to be included in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI love bias garments! I could really use this book!
ReplyDeleteAnd I qualify!
What a wonderful giveaway. I love the look. Classy!
ReplyDeleteWould love to delve in this technique.
ReplyDeleteEnter me to win straight away for bias!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, I would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Julianne's book has been on my wish list - please enter me, I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I need this book!
ReplyDeleteI love following you and would love to be on your sewing skills level thanks for always sharing tips would love to have this book to improve my skills
ReplyDeleteWow, would love to work thru this book. Thanks Rhonda
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very interesting way to learn about bias construction.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try a bias dress sometime....
ReplyDeleteI would be great to win Julianne's book! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity. I love the grace of bias designs!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress!
ReplyDeleteThe bias garments look so flattering. This book giveaway is just the start I need. Thank you both for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to receive this book❣ The drawings look amazing❣
ReplyDeleteI love the dresses made for the sew-a-long. The book looks very interesting. Follow blog via Feedly. KathyB-Ohio
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book- so many lovely things to make! I am a follower on Feedly.
ReplyDeleteI am working on the Magic Dress now, your Sew News blog has encouraged me to cut it out and make it. Next I would love to try the skirts in the book :)
ReplyDeletethis book would be an amazing adventure (email follower)
ReplyDeleteI follow by email. The book would be a wonderful prize to win.
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in this book. I have of course heard of bias cut clothing but not of a method for drafting your own.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful opportunity to own this book. Bias cut clothes are so fun to wear and are flattering.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway Rhonda
ReplyDeletePlease enter me
This book looks awesome! Ksmith8@emich.edu
ReplyDeleteI was always so intimidated by bias "experiments" but after seeing this dress and how easy elegant it is I have to say I am inspired. I think it very generous of you to provide further encouragement by giving one of your books. Julianne and Rhonda... Thank you both for your creativity and craft. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI would like to win the book. I follow by email I enjoy the blog
ReplyDeleteI would like to win thee book. My email is msyp1@aol.com
Deletemy name is Yolanda Reynolds and my email is msyp1@aol.com
DeleteThis book looks so cool! Thank you for the opportunity and for bringing so many fun seeing projects to my attention.
ReplyDeleteRose in SV
This looks like a great book. I loved Julianne's prize winning velvet/mesh dress. She's an amazing designer. And your blog is full of the good stuff. So even if I don't win, I still win from getting all these great posts in my inbox :) cheers
ReplyDeleteI'm biased toward bias.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog.
this would be great to win!
ReplyDeleteI've been eying this book for a while...
ReplyDeleteLove everything about bias cut, I just made a bias dress but that's only scratching the surface
ReplyDeleteThis book would be a definite help for my sewing. I love the bias cut garments shown here.
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