Win FREE YouCanMakeThis.com eBooks
December 11, 2009
With the holidays just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, and oh yes…even your family! Though I have been sharing a lot of free tutorials they also aren’t quite the same as actual patterns. SO I have partnered up with www.YouCanMakeThis.com to offer you a chance to enter to win some of their most popular eBooks for the whole family and learn some fun new techniques, tips, and ideas not only for the people on your list, but also creative ways to decorate your home!
You Can Make This has created a free download for some fun gift tags. Each of them coordinate with ideas found as part of the DIY Gift Giving Series videos that can be found at www.youcanmakethis.com/blog , as well as designs and patterns found at www.SWAKembroidery.com and www.YouCanMakeThis.com.
So in honor of a handmade holiday & my 600,000th blog hit in less then the 2 years that I have been doing this blog I am having a great giveaway! www.YouCanMakeThis.com gave me an awesome pattern bundle to give away to not just one, but TWO of my lucky readers 
.
The giveaway bundle includes instructions for making Personalized Name Pillows, Peasant Tops/Dresses, and Easy Fit Pants including both patterns sized for (6m – 12) and (Teen/Adult). Between all of those, items can be made for both boys, girls, men and women. All 3 of the clothing patterns are by CarlaC who makes some of the best eBooks I have used! Each pattern bundle that is being given away retails for $36.80.
To enter you can do one or both of the following (limit 1 of each type of entry per person) between 12:01am PST 12/11 & 11:59pm PST 12/18:
1. Check out their site & patterns real quick and leave a comment here about patterns that you like or would love to try! When you leave a comment wordpress requires your email so that I may contact you if you win this is NOT shown to the public & should not be put in the comment box, just in the spot that it asks for your email.
2. Blog about this give away! Blog about this give away on your blog making sure to link back to this post. I will track this posts with my wordpress blot stats software & assign each blog post a number.
After the entry period is up I will use a random number generator to pick 2 winners! I will post the winners, & they will be contacted via email directly by www.YouCanMakeThis.com staff.
This eBook/Patterns are .pdf files & will be emailed to you, so there are not county limitations, but they do only come in English.
DON’T FORGET!
www.YouCanMakeThis.com has hundreds of great patterns/eBooks that you buy & download instantly! So take a second & go check them out!
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jen m | December 11, 2009 at 3:40 AM
i really like the doris jane shoes with ankle strap and the sweet little dress for babies, although there are a tons of things i’d like to try on that site. thanks for the chance to win!
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Christine Hansen | December 11, 2009 at 4:06 AM
I have been wanting to make the vertical strip twirl skirt. I think my daughter would love twirling away in it!
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Christie Brown | December 11, 2009 at 4:48 AM
I LOVE YCMT and Carla C patterns! Right now, I have my eye on a few patterns… Namely, the teen, tween and adult pants! What a great way to make matching or coordinating pajama pants for the whole family!
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Adrienne | December 11, 2009 at 5:07 AM
I would love to try the tween wrap around skirt.
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Tonya | December 11, 2009 at 5:59 AM
I love giveaways!
And I love looking around at YCMT! The skirts and dresses section just captivates me! I really like the Edith skirt and the Miss Madeline dress.. I don’t know which I like better!
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seemommysew | December 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Thanks for doing this! I would love to try Carla C’s Raglan pattern that I keep hearing great things about!
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Randi | December 11, 2009 at 11:04 AM
This is wonderful, even though I’m just learning to sew I love the thought of doing more hand made things with my girls. We LOVE the personailzed name pillows, they look so cute!
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VEronica Cummings | December 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I don’t know where to begin, everytime I go to YCMT I find something else I want to try. Bit of Whimsy dolls are gorgeous and I just founf the Phoebe dress…charming.
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Tonya | December 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I love the kids easy fit pants, and would love to try the new teen /adult pants. I also want to try the newest women’s tunic. I have the first one, but I see there is a new one now!
Thanks for this opportunity! I love every pattern I’ve gotten so far from youcanmakethis!
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Danielle | December 11, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I would love to try the raglan top! Also the boys tie because it’s just so darn cute!!
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Melissa | December 11, 2009 at 1:02 PM
I love YCMT! My current favorite pattern there is Carla C’s bowling shirt. My preschooler’s teachers love his fun shirts. Over the summer I loved the reversible bucket hat pattern and made a ton to keep the sun off my girls heads
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Debbie | December 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM
I have been wanting to try the name pillow for quite some time. I think it’s too cute!
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Emily | December 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I’ve been wanting to try the peasant top dress/pants, the preppy skirt and the bowling shirt.
The goal this year is 50% handmade, next year is 100%!. I might have to start sewing in June 2010 to meet that goal!
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Tracy | December 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I would love to try those easy fit pants for kids and adults. They look very comfy!! I have only heard really good things about Carla Cs patterns.
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Mirza | December 11, 2009 at 1:09 PM
I have wanting to try CarlaC’s Portrait Peasant for quite some time. Especially since my DD’s are getting AG dolls for Christmas and the pattern for the doll is included.
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Jodie | December 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM
I’m not sure how to choose just one! I do love The Wrap Top & Dress.
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Karen H | December 11, 2009 at 1:28 PM
I’d really like to try the new recycled tshirt hoodie pattern. That’s just the top of probably a dozen more ebooks I’m interested in right now, there are so many great ones available at YCMT!
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Tiffany | December 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM
I love a ton of patterns on YCMT but I really want to make the Petal Twirl skirt or the Amelia dress. They are two of my faves.
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Kymy | December 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM
I was a pattern tester for the Amelia dress & it is TOTALLY worth it! If you check out this post at the bottom there is a link to a slideshow of more pics, it can be worn SO many different ways depending on the buttons you choose!
http://everythingyourmamamade.com/?s=amelia+dress&searchbutton=Go!
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Tanya B | December 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Wow … 600,000 … nice job! I have been wanting the Mommy & Me Ladybug backpack pattern for a long time … it looks SO cute.
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silver | December 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM
My wishlist on YCMT this pretty much every CarlaC pattern. I was planning on using Christmas money to buy the peasant top/dress and easy fit pants patterns.
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Rosemary.W | December 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM
I love so many patterns on Y.C.M.T, but I would really love the wrap skirt pattern.
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Rosemary.W | December 11, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Have blogged
http://theheartofrose.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-free-patterns-from-you-can-make.html
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Sarah G | December 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I would love to try so many patterns. The raglan for one
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robyn | December 11, 2009 at 5:45 PM
I love ycmt patterns. I have been wanting to try the bowling shirt pattern since i love carla c. She is like the alton brown of patterns. lol
i love how she breaks it down
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Steph | December 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM
I love YCMT.com! I’m really liking the Olabelhe patterns!
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Kellie | December 11, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I love youcanmakethis. I have found several patterns there. I first bought the a pattern to add a twirly skirt to a RTW t-shirt. I love this! So simple and so cute. I just purchased my first Carla C pattern last week and have already made a shirt with it. GREAT instructions. It is a great place to find tons of simple, unique patterns.
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Mindy Oum | December 11, 2009 at 8:41 PM
I love the Sienna tshirt dress pattern. The halter tie back dresses are really cute to. The ruffled skirt to . There are so many lol
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Heather | December 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM
I LOVE ycmt! I prob have a dozen patterns! I love the easy fit pants, it’s all I use for my 4 year old some and would LOVE the version for adults. Also have my eye on the vest pattern among sooo many other things. Thanks for the contest!
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robin | December 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I’ve had my eye on the Raglan top and the Miss Madeline dress. I love YCMT!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Robin
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Jessica Garcia | December 11, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I’m a new YCMT lover! I’m having a hard time picking just one, but I do really want the wrap skirt!
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beebeejaybee | December 12, 2009 at 3:38 AM
oh so many things….. I love the meghan pesant top/dress, the aivilo reversable skirt, the wrap top/dress, the anysize T-dress, the vertical strip twirly skirt and the no tie apron… oh and those easy fit pants
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Bridget | December 12, 2009 at 5:47 AM
I really love the play mats for cars! My son would love one of those, and all of their play food is amazing!! Thanks for this chance to win!
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threegirlsandaboy | December 12, 2009 at 11:12 AM
I just ordered the Molly Peasant top/dress and Nutty Nana’s No-tie Apron and they both turned out great! I also downloaded CarlaC’s vest pattern for free during October and used it for my son’s Christmas vest. So quick and easy!! Thanks CarlaC and YCMT! I may find myself a regular customer if I’m not careful.
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Ginger H | December 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM
I think that the You Can Make This site is awesome! I discovered it a few years ago, and my wishlist has been getting longer. There are several patterns that I have downloaded, and all are so cute. Thank you for organizing this giveaway.
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Emma Lofaro | December 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM
OMG This is a fantastic giveaway…… And I am so glad I came across this giveaway as it has brought me to the wonderful website and I can see so much money being spent on wonderful patterns now LOL- first on my list will be the Meghan Peasant Dress/Top for Women, and then some for my boys like the little romper and the ties they are to die for!!!!! LOL!!!!! I have also blogged about this great giveaway!!!!
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Kim | December 12, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Thanks so much for this giveaway!! Sure hope I win…
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Ange Moore | December 13, 2009 at 6:04 PM
I’ve been subscribing to their email newsletter for a while now and love the range of clothing patterns that they have available. I’m especially fond of Ellie’s Twirl Dress (since I reside with a 3-yr old girl who gives all of her clothing the twirl test)!
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Kelly | December 14, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Wow, there are so many great patterns. I think there are two I would really like to try. The t-shirt twirl dress and the precious dress. What a great giveaway!
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Shannon | December 14, 2009 at 5:43 PM
I would really like to try the Kyla Reversible Pinafore Dresses and twirly skirts for my little princess!
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Jennifer | December 15, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Where do I start? My wishlist at YCMT is HUGE. I really want to try the Simply Sweet and the Peasant dress. This is such an awesome giveaway you are doing.
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Michelle | December 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Lots to choose from….the Annikkas dress is beautiful. I’m also looking at the Ellie’s twirl dress.
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darcie | December 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I love the corset back halter top along with many others!!!
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Morgan | December 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM
There are a ton of super cute baby thing I want to make: shoes, hats, bibs.
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Kali | December 17, 2009 at 2:13 PM
I love the free ebook pattern for headbands! Infact I made them today. They were so easy and fun.
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Jennifer G. | December 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM
I would also like to try CarlaC’s raglan pattern. It looks like it would fit well on my boys and my girls.
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cre8tivecrys | December 17, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I have been wanting to try the CarlaC patterns. Especially the bowling shirt
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Regina | December 17, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I just downloaded the pettiskirt pattern to try out for my daughter. Also the peasant top/dress patterns looks neat!
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steph conover | December 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM
The quiet books and the Meghan peasant top are on my wishlist. I love giving and receiving handmade gifts.
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Kelly Wilde | December 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM
I have been staring at the easy fit pants pattern for two weeks…I would love to win this bundle!! I have one CarlaC pattern already and I am SO impressed with it! I hope I am the lucky winner!!
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crazyestonian | December 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM
I don’t have a favorite clothing pattern, but I would love to try their Autumn Fairy with Cat and Pumpkin Cart. This is a crochet pattern. I have also been eying the Mae doll pattern
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Dawn T | December 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM
YCMT site is soooo addictive. There are SO many yummy projects I would love to try. I have my eye on the mini Kimmy quilt for my dd who will be moving to a crib soon, *sigh* they grow up so fast!! I adore pesant tops for little girls, eee so adorable!! Oh and the name pillow would go perfect with the mini Kimmy quilt. Eeeee I hope I get this set!!!!
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Olivia | December 18, 2009 at 6:28 AM
I could never pick just one pattern! So many great things to make on that site! And free patterns are available too? Just fantastic!
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Corey | December 18, 2009 at 6:32 AM
I would love to try the peelable apple and orange amigurumi patterns. Those are super cute!
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Shellybean | December 18, 2009 at 7:17 AM
I’ve been thinking about trying the Meghan Peasant Dress and the Vintage Style Frame Bag for a while but just haven’t gotten around to them yet!
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April | December 18, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Just last night I purchased the bubble skirt pattern by The Handmade Dress. Such a great pattern!
Congrats on all your blog hits!
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Melissa | December 18, 2009 at 10:52 AM
YCMT is super addictive! I’d love ANY CarlaC pattern as I’ve heard such great things, especially the Easy Fit Pants. The Patricia tunic is adorable, the Fleece Snow & Ski mask is timely, and I’d love any of That Darn Kat’s patterns too!
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Karen | December 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM
I love youcanmakethis.com!! But I have been eyeing the easy fit pants fr boys & girls!
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Lisa Stolze | December 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I would love to try the boxer briefs. My son loves ‘fun’ undies, and I have knits that he’s grown out of for outerwear, but would get a kick out of for underwear.