27 Oct A New Giveaway and Demo!
“DRAPING is the term for using fabric to create a design directly on a mannequin or dress form. It is an essential skill for a fashion designer.”
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As in almost every subject, the possibilities for learning and growing are endless. Sometimes I think the more I sew the less I know, but the good news is that can easily change 🙂
I have always associated draping with ancient Athenian clothing until yesterday upon opening a package from Laurence King Publishing.
I was asked to promote an upcoming class in New York led by Karolyn Kiissel, author of DRAPING, The Complete Course. Laurence King Publishing was kind enough to send me her book as well.
I hardly know where to begin……….. The book is a 320-page work of art complete with a video featuring 32 tutorials.
After a thorough introduction, the student is led through the progressive stages of draping, each complete with a series of exercises and stylish projects.
Yoke skirts, a Christian Lacroix bustier, blouses, gowns, bias draping, Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress, Nanette Lepore cropped pants are just a few of the garment projects.
While I have not opened the DVD, I have browsed each chapter of this beautiful book illustrated with 1200 color photographs of instructions and finished projects.
Would you believe one of the projects is a fitted tunic ? 😉
I am enlightened. I am also giving this book away to one lucky winner!
Please leave a comment if you would like to be entered in the random giveaway. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 31.
But there is more.
Karolyn Kiisel will be in New York offering a free lecture/demo on November 4. All of the details are included in the photo below.
How fun will this be?
I would love to hear from readers who attend this fabulous event!
Many thanks to Laurence King Publishing and good luck to all in the giveaway 🙂
Lynn Pias
Posted at 13:02h, 27 OctoberWould love this book! I have taken to recreating a garment from an existing one, and would love to learn to do this instead! I have to say that I’ve found Stylearc patterns to be the only ones I can depend on for correct sizing
Lynn
Joan G. Partrick
Posted at 13:03h, 27 OctoberI love your clothes, Sarah. I’ve cut my rtw in half since you started blogging. Thanks.
Lori Camarata
Posted at 13:04h, 27 OctoberLove the new website! I’m like you, the more I sew the less I know…but I’m resolved to continue learning. Thanks for sharing all that you have learned along the way, your creations are an inspiration! Thank you!
Rena
Posted at 13:05h, 27 OctoberThank-you so much for your wonderful blog and letting us know about this superb book. It looks like an incredible piece of art that I would love to have on my shelves. There is so much in this book to study and learn.
Christine Kille
Posted at 13:06h, 27 OctoberThe book looks amazing!!! (So does your new blog!). The tutorials look like just the ticket to take my sewing to the next level! Thanks for introducing the book to your many loyal readers!
Joan Hedin
Posted at 13:08h, 27 OctoberI love your blog! And I’d love to win that book! Fingers crossed!
Holly Clifford
Posted at 13:08h, 27 OctoberI too would love to have a chance to win this book. The Audrey Hepburn sheath is my dream dress! Thank you for sharing the opportunity.
Carolyn Holmes
Posted at 13:10h, 27 OctoberI’ve never done draping and am fascinated by how a dress can be pinned into shape on a dress form. I would love to read more in this lovely book!
You are always inspiring me to keep working out my fitting problems!
Martha Fincher
Posted at 13:14h, 27 OctoberI would love to have this book!!!
Timea Schmidt
Posted at 13:14h, 27 OctoberGreat book, Lots to learn from it. I checked it out on amazon and seems like a very detailed instruction book.
Lyndsay Rensing
Posted at 13:17h, 27 OctoberThis book looks awesome 🙂
And your new website looks great!!
Dorothy Ferguson
Posted at 13:19h, 27 OctoberYour promotion of this book made me interested enough to want to invest time in learning this technique. Thank you!
Carolyn Orth
Posted at 13:19h, 27 OctoberI would love to win this book. Draping is something I would like to learn although I have been sewing many years. I am like you the more I learn the less I realize I know. I think that is what keeps me interested, plus the chance to create. By the way, you have inspired me to make a tunic. I, too, am taking the Bodice Patternmaker class from Craftsy and I thought a tunic would be my first project. I am anxious to see what you come up with!
kathie Bennett
Posted at 13:20h, 27 OctoberThis is best blog on the web!
Marybeth Tawfik
Posted at 13:20h, 27 OctoberJust the ticket … how to make everything actually fit!
Ellie WInter
Posted at 13:21h, 27 OctoberI would love to learn draping techniques — it simply goes hand in hand with learning to fit garments. Please count me in on the book give-away and keep up the great posts!
Donna
Posted at 13:22h, 27 OctoberThe book looks like an excellent resource for draping and fitting to the body. It would be a book that my sewing friends and I would love to share! Thank you for the opportunity to enter into the draw.
Rosaline defever
Posted at 13:23h, 27 OctoberI saw this book in my local library. But it would be a great pleasure to have it home. So, i take my chance to win one.
Thnaks for your blog. It gives me a boost for sewing.
Rosaline
Nelda Basenberg
Posted at 13:24h, 27 OctoberI’m just getting back into sewing after a long hiatus. Would love to have the book to bolster my enthusiasm!
Keren Kabbes
Posted at 13:24h, 27 OctoberI enjoy your posts so much! You give me inspiration to try new sewing techniques and the clothes you make are beautiful. Thank you for blogging your sewing experience for us! Please enter me in the drawing for the draping book and DVD course.
Keren
Karla Crane
Posted at 13:24h, 27 OctoberPlease sign me up for the drawing!
Linda Derriso
Posted at 13:25h, 27 OctoberI would love to learn draping! I am going to sign up for the Craftsy draping class and having this book would be a plus!!!
Chris
Posted at 13:26h, 27 OctoberHow timely! I will be attending a draping demonstration at my local ASG meeting next week. Would really enjoy having this book!
Linda T
Posted at 13:26h, 27 OctoberWow, I’d love a chance to win the book. Even if I never take up draping–I’d love all the eye candy and how to’s in it. Thanks!
Jackie Shepherd
Posted at 13:27h, 27 OctoberPlease put my name in the drawing! Would love having the book.
Laura Arriola
Posted at 13:28h, 27 OctoberI’ve just completed my year of RTWF inspired by your blog and have learned so much! After coming back to my sewing machine following a decade long hiatus I am inspired by all the available resources today. Good luck on your tunic quest!
Whitney Luckenbill
Posted at 13:31h, 27 Octoberi have been eyeing this book for a while now. I would love the chance to win it!
Eleanor Schreyer
Posted at 13:32h, 27 OctoberI would totally love to receive this book! I have just purchased a dress form on craigslist. Its former owner was a fashion student who decided on a different career…. And I plan to put “her” (thinking I should give my dress form a name) to very good use. This book sounds like just the tool I would need to get started. Thank you for this opportunity! ( and your inspiration!
Sincerely, Eleanor
diane wittik
Posted at 13:32h, 27 OctoberMy local ASG garment group is interested in learning to drape. This book would be an asset to our sewing library!
Tee
Posted at 13:34h, 27 OctoberDon’t enter me into the drawing because I have the wonderful book. I drooled over every page!!! Good luck everyone!!!
Beth Huntington
Posted at 13:35h, 27 OctoberOh how I’ve always wanted to learn how to drape. It’s such a beautiful way to get a garment to fit perfectly, hugging all of our beautiful curves so we can feel fabulous in our skin. The book and DVD look like a WINNERS! Thanks, Sarah, for getting the word out and being such a wonderful part of the sewing community!
Linda Reynolds
Posted at 13:36h, 27 OctoberI’m so ready to drape! Please enlighten me as well. There are simply too many beautiful clothes to create and too few good patterns from which to work with. Don’t you agree? Would love a copy of this book.
Patty Marsden
Posted at 13:36h, 27 OctoberYour website us so inspiring! I would love to win this book! Draping is a mystery to me. I would love to add it to my sewing skills.
Lee
Posted at 13:37h, 27 OctoberYes it would be fun to meet Karolyn in person. Since that is not possible her book would be the next best thing. I like you, find that the more I learn, I realize how much more there is to know! Your blog is very inspiring, thank you.
Marcia Clever
Posted at 13:37h, 27 OctoberI believe in fate, Sarah. This book arrived just in time to reignite your faith in the perfect tunic! The book looks luscious and I would so love to win it….
Alethia
Posted at 13:38h, 27 OctoberOMG, I would LOVE to have this book…enter me in the giveaway, THANKS!
Alicia A.
Posted at 13:39h, 27 OctoberDraping is something that I am still very much a novice at. I would love to have this book!
Eleanor Krause
Posted at 13:40h, 27 OctoberI would LOVE to learn how to drape. It sounds so complicated but super interesting. And the book looks great!
Eleanor
Madeline
Posted at 13:41h, 27 OctoberLove your new site! Draping is my next learning technique. I am a bit intimated by the whole concept. It would be great to have a book and a DVD to try it at home before getting hands on experience with a class. Thanks for making this a possibility !
Sarah
Posted at 13:44h, 27 OctoberSo enjoy your blog. Helps me stay engaged in my sewing efforts
amy mayer
Posted at 13:46h, 27 OctoberI would love to peruse through this book! I have always been fascinated with draping–thank you Project Runway–and admired what proper draping can do to transform a garment. This book would help motivate to attempt making my own patterns and play with fabric to work for me, NOT me work for the fabric.
Jo-Anne
Posted at 13:47h, 27 OctoberI have always been enamored by fashion design and am quite an accomplished seamstress. I would like to learn draping and this course seems to be especially well done.
Marilyn Metz
Posted at 13:47h, 27 OctoberSounds like a fantastic book!
MaryEllen Pendleton
Posted at 13:48h, 27 OctoberThanks Sarah for this giveaway. I also did not realize that draping involved so many wonderful techniques . Sew much to learn
Ellen Sherman
Posted at 13:49h, 27 OctoberWhat fun this would be, a chance to learn a new skill. I have sewn for over 50 years, and love that I am still learning.
Cindy Aymes
Posted at 13:49h, 27 OctoberI’ve heard of draping but haven’t gone down that path as yet. Would love to learn more about it! Thanks for the book offer! Btw, your new site is very chic! Cindy
Jill Jacobucci
Posted at 13:49h, 27 OctoberLove your blog and that book sounds wonderful!
Eileen
Posted at 13:49h, 27 OctoberHi Sarah,
How I would love to win this book! The “wadder” hanging in my sewing closet looks beautiful on the hanger. Perhaps this book could help me figure out which grain line I should have used for the cowl neck blouse. The drape of the cowl neck is beautiful, but the blouse is WAY too small……..then again, perhaps it was not a grain line issue, but a “knit” issue.
MaryEllen Pendleton
Posted at 13:49h, 27 OctoberThanks Sarah for this giveaway. I also did not realize that draping involved so many wonderful techniques . Sew much to learn
Christianne McCall
Posted at 13:50h, 27 OctoberI would really enjoy this. It would take my sewing to a new level!
Jennifer Quick
Posted at 13:51h, 27 OctoberWhat a luxurious giveaway, thankyou for the opportunity 🙂
Jeannie Crockett
Posted at 13:52h, 27 OctoberOf course, I’d love to win this book! I wish I could go to the lecture, but we’ll be in Paris again for the season. (I know…life is good.)
Melanie Lattimer
Posted at 13:53h, 27 OctoberWhen I started college years ago, I really felt the more I learned the less I knew. I think that is true for anyone who loves to learn.
Beth Ward
Posted at 13:53h, 27 OctoberThe book looks fantastic. Just checked it out on Amazon and I added it to my wish list. No doubt Karolyn will have a huge turnout. Maybe she could visit Nashville sometime.
Carolyn
Posted at 13:53h, 27 OctoberWhat a great giveaway and an awesome book.
Jerilynn
Posted at 13:54h, 27 OctoberThis sounds like a terrific book! Please add my name to the drawing.
Lu Anne Simpson
Posted at 13:57h, 27 OctoberI would love to have this book. It looks great!
Virginia McConnell
Posted at 13:58h, 27 OctoberLove the new website! And yes, please, add my name to the drawing! I would love to have this beautiful book!!
C K
Posted at 13:58h, 27 OctoberIt looks like a stunning book!
Lisa jones
Posted at 14:02h, 27 OctoberLooks like a beautiful & informative book
Renee Gibson
Posted at 14:03h, 27 OctoberDraping is a skill I have yet to acquire and the Kiisel book looks like a great way to start!
Connie Coley
Posted at 14:08h, 27 OctoberJust looking at the beautiful garment on the cover makes me drool. I would love to have a copy of this book. Thanks for ALL your inspiration!
Linda Anderson
Posted at 14:09h, 27 OctoberThis book sounds super interesting. I would love to win it.
Cynthia Minor
Posted at 14:10h, 27 OctoberWould love to have the book!
Judith Freeman Clark
Posted at 14:11h, 27 OctoberI add my voice to all those who have said they’d love a copy of this book! I wonder, also, if there is a book that tells how to add more hours to a day so I can complete my many creative projects… lol!
Michele grisham
Posted at 14:11h, 27 OctoberI love your new site and would love a book
Joanne
Posted at 14:17h, 27 OctoberI would love to learn to drape! Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks so much and I am really enjoying your blog!
Doris Sayer
Posted at 14:24h, 27 OctoberOh, please add me into the draw for the book, I would love to try this style of dressmaking…
EmSewCrazy
Posted at 14:26h, 27 OctoberOoh like the new blog design! Very classy! Looks like a very interesting book. I’d love a chance to win it. Wish I lived closer to fabulous classes like this!
susanne
Posted at 14:30h, 27 Octoberit would be fun and rewarding to learn how to make use of the mannequin that i have of me. Looking forward to hearing about the class soon.
Deb Wilkinson
Posted at 14:31h, 27 OctoberWish I could be in New York, but will hope to win the book instead. Truly, learning never stops with sewing.
Susan Martin
Posted at 14:31h, 27 OctoberDraping brings Vionnet to mind. I love the simplicity and elegance of her designs. I t would be great to add this skill to my tool box and winning this book would be a great start. Congrats on the new website.
treva
Posted at 14:33h, 27 OctoberLooks very interesting. Wish I could attend the actual class in New York this book would be the next best thing.
modistegirl
Posted at 14:33h, 27 OctoberThat looks like a very interesting tome! I have tried draping at a two day course and there is so much more I would love to know.
Vicki DeVito
Posted at 14:35h, 27 OctoberWho wouldn’t want this book in her library? Thank you for the opportunity.
Kathleen Meagher
Posted at 14:35h, 27 OctoberThis book looks amazing! Thanks for offering a chance to win it.
Nancy Evans
Posted at 14:37h, 27 OctoberI am looking forward to your progression in the fashion world. This book looks like a perfect addition to your education. Anxious to see what you create with draping.
JAJ
Posted at 14:39h, 27 OctoberWhat a great prize! I’ve been thinking about a couple of new shapes to try and this book would help bring them to reality. And I just know that my stash contains several “what was I thinking?” pieces that would be best used as muslins for draping practice!
Treasa Antony
Posted at 14:42h, 27 OctoberHi,
Thank you so much for generous giveaway.
Treasa
Katalin
Posted at 14:42h, 27 OctoberIt looks like a great book. I would love to be entered in the giveaway! Thanks!
Traci Porter
Posted at 14:43h, 27 OctoberThank you for your wonderful blog and thanks for the chance to win this book!! It sounds amazing!
Marsha Nikooforsat
Posted at 14:46h, 27 OctoberLove the new look of your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to enter this drawing:)
Cheralee Stover
Posted at 14:46h, 27 OctoberThat book sounds amazing! I am frustrated lately by all of the pattern altering books I have been reading. It would be so, dare I say it, decadent to start from scratch and make a garment that would fit from the start. Thanks for the inspiration!
Melissa
Posted at 14:47h, 27 OctoberThank you for sharing your sewing endeavors. I love reading your blog! I’ve been also following Leisa from A Challenging Sew in her trek to learn more about draping. Thank you for a chance in winning this wonderful book.
Jane Cartwright
Posted at 14:47h, 27 OctoberThis is going to be a real adventure for you, Sarah! Have fun. Love the giveaway.
Michelle Moseley
Posted at 14:47h, 27 OctoberThank you for posting this review I would love to read your comments on the quality of the DVD portion once you get to it. Love the new website and look forward to your posts!
Karen Helm
Posted at 14:49h, 27 OctoberI have read other reviews of this book, and it seems to be a good addition to one’s sewing library. Thanks for entering my name, Sarah. Also, love you new “home”.
Aileen Rykiel
Posted at 14:50h, 27 OctoberWhat. Treasure. This would be. A Dream come true to learn the art of draping.
Sarah, I can’t wait to see the tunic you will make using this book..
Spanky
Debbie Petersen
Posted at 14:51h, 27 OctoberPlease enter me in your book contest.
I love following you. You are a role model for sew many of us older gals that love to sew and enjoy looking good. You do it sew well! Thank you
Vancouver Barbara
Posted at 14:54h, 27 OctoberI absolutely love the new format for your blog. It is extremely beautiful and easy on the eyes. Please enter me in the draw for “Draping” – it’s a wonderful book.
Claire
Posted at 14:54h, 27 OctoberI would love to win this book. Your blog and style inspire me!
Carla Delrose
Posted at 14:58h, 27 OctoberI would love the opportunity to learn how to drape clothing. The book looks fascinating. I really enjoy when u share your outfits with us and think your so brave to commit to not buying ready made.
Christin Yingling
Posted at 15:02h, 27 OctoberOh my! I would love, love, love to have this. I have been under the impression that learning to drape would involve being taught by someone that knows how-as in I would have to take a one-on-one, in-person class and be shown how to do it. Maybe it would be possible to learn via a book & DVD set?! I’d love to try!!! Thanks for the opportunity. I’ll probably look into buying this if I don’t win…
Lynette Schmitz
Posted at 15:02h, 27 OctoberI really enjoy following your blog. You are inspiring me to sew for “me” again since my recent retirement. This new book on draping sounds great!
Anelise Newman
Posted at 15:06h, 27 OctoberWow. Even the collar on the dress on the cover is making me drool. I would love to learn something about draping!
Debbie Shearer
Posted at 15:08h, 27 OctoberLooks like a wonderful book. I would love to learn draping. Your blog is informative and inspiring.
Suzanne
Posted at 15:11h, 27 OctoberLove anything to do with fit! Whether flat pattern or draping!
Ramona Walter
Posted at 15:13h, 27 OctoberI am a tunic nut to. I also love the longer jacket. Thanks so much for so much help and information.
Susan Morton
Posted at 15:14h, 27 OctoberWould love to win this book! I love your new website!
Vicki Gainous
Posted at 15:15h, 27 OctoberI would to participate in the giveaway. I don’t have a draping book in library yet.
Margaret Winters
Posted at 15:16h, 27 OctoberThat book looks intriguing, especially as it also includes a dvd with instructions — please enter me in your drawing, maybe I’ll get lucky this time around! And kudos to you on your new website, Sarah!
Margaret Sampson
Posted at 15:17h, 27 OctoberThe thought of doing it is scarey, but you don’t grow unless you push forward.
Kathy Fromme
Posted at 15:20h, 27 OctoberWhat a wonderful prize to win. I took one class in draping in college and would love to learn more!
Alyson Thompson
Posted at 15:23h, 27 OctoberI would love this book! The neckline on the front cover has me drooling!
alexa
Posted at 15:27h, 27 OctoberI’d love this book. I just got a dress form and don’t know where to get started.
Barb Wagner
Posted at 15:28h, 27 OctoberIt always puts a smile on my face when I see a new post from Goodbye Valentino in the inbox! You never fail to inspire, Sarah.
Thank you for offering this fabulous book for a giveaway. It would be a great resource to have in the sewing room.
Geraldine Fiby
Posted at 15:30h, 27 OctoberI would love to have this series to learn draping. I have been an avid sewing my whole life, and I would love to learn draping so that I can draft my own designs. I believe learning draping helps with the construction process. Thanks so much for bring this to our attention. Regards geri
Rosemary O'Koren
Posted at 15:30h, 27 OctoberI would love to see this book. I have taken Draping classes but I think the video will be better, I can watch it over and over.
Pamela Flynn
Posted at 15:35h, 27 OctoberLove your blog, you encourage me to keep sewing! Thank you for the opportunity to own this book!
Myra
Posted at 15:37h, 27 OctoberGood luck with your draping education/training Sarah! I too am very interested in draping and currently testing the waters! I would love to have this book, please include me in the drawing! Thanks again Sarah! Good luck to everyone in the drawing!
Kaoru Marie
Posted at 15:41h, 27 OctoberSuch a fantastic giveaway! I’ve heard so many good things about this book and I would, of course, love to add it to my sewing book collection. Thanks for the opportunity!
Wanda Stewart
Posted at 15:43h, 27 OctoberLove the new site! Please enter me to win the book. I would love to learn draping.
Jamie Bartalamay
Posted at 15:43h, 27 OctoberThat book looks amazing. After being a dedicated dressmaker I took a few years off, however your site has totally inspired me to ditch the RTW. Thanks!
Elizabeth Lewis
Posted at 15:43h, 27 OctoberI would love to win this book and learn yet another facet of sewing and pattern design. Love to hear about your adventures and accomplishments in sewing. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
Florencia
Posted at 15:46h, 27 OctoberHi Sarah! Love your new site! I’d love the opportunity to own this wonderful book! Thank you so much!
Michelle Gregorek
Posted at 15:48h, 27 OctoberThank you for this offer. Sending perfect tunic vibes your way!
Karla Bruno
Posted at 15:52h, 27 OctoberCount me in!
Robn Reid
Posted at 15:54h, 27 Octobercount me also…I have enjoyed your blog over the last several months…Thank you
Gina Flores
Posted at 15:57h, 27 Octobercount me in, please. Enjoy your blog very much.
Bonnie Byington
Posted at 16:01h, 27 OctoberI would love to have this book, please add me to the drawing. Thanks!
cheri schwartz
Posted at 16:01h, 27 Octoberme, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KerriMoon
Posted at 16:09h, 27 OctoberI would love to try this. Please enter me.
Leigh
Posted at 16:15h, 27 OctoberI’d love to have a copy! Please enter me in the drawing.
BiKe
Posted at 16:23h, 27 OctoberI would love to try this. Will be a good source for learning draping. By the way I’m loving your new site. 🙂
Martha Ann Murray
Posted at 16:27h, 27 OctoberOh my, what a wonderful reference it would be – I would love to have it!
Margo
Posted at 16:34h, 27 OctoberWow this book looks great!! Thanks for the giveaway
Jinder Thendal
Posted at 16:39h, 27 OctoberI also have been making my own clothes for the last two years, including evening wear. Unfortunately, I have not started by blog which I am dying to do. I read your blog regularly…excellent work!
Patty Rossetto
Posted at 16:44h, 27 OctoberLooks like a fabulous book, with great reviews!
Thank you for all the inspiration you have given to all of us followers?
Joy
Posted at 16:48h, 27 OctoberThis looks like an awesome opportunity to really push myself to new heights. I wish I lived closer to NYC so I could attend the lecture. This book/DVD set would be the next best thing.
Mary S Loging
Posted at 16:54h, 27 OctoberGreat product for a giveaway! I haven’t the foggiest idea of how to create patterns by draping so this would open up a new world of learning for me. I would love it.
Martha Hughes
Posted at 16:55h, 27 OctoberI’d be happy to be entered in this give-away.
Yanina
Posted at 17:00h, 27 OctoberI love your blog! And I’d love to win that book!
Bernice Francisco
Posted at 17:02h, 27 OctoberI’d love an opportunity to win this book and DVD. Thank you for a terrific and inspiring blog.
Amy Jamieson
Posted at 17:12h, 27 OctoberWhat a fantastic sounding book with a DVD to enhance the learning. I would love to win this.
Wendy Walker
Posted at 17:18h, 27 OctoberHello Sarah,
What a fabulous give a way !!! Of course I would love that. Helping me get to the next level
How generous.
Wendy
Kathleen Chowla
Posted at 17:21h, 27 OctoberWhat a fabulous book. How wonderful it would be to win this give away.
Kathleen
Joey Drucker
Posted at 17:24h, 27 OctoberI’m 5’0″ and would love to learn how to drape for a petite. It is so difficult buying clothing off the rack and pattern alteration is a mind-boggling experience. As an ardent fan of Project Runway, I see that draping appears to be the method of choice for fashion apparel creation. Thank you for your offer.
Joan Holms
Posted at 17:31h, 27 OctoberLoving this site. I have tried my hand at draping with little success, This book would be the perfect way to learn this technique.
And tomorrow being my birthday and all….
Mary Funt
Posted at 17:41h, 27 OctoberI discovered this fabulous resource during my sleeve drafting quest this summer. It is the best draping book I have ever seen. Although drafting a three piece sleeve isn’t covered, the info in this is invaluable to anyone wanting expert instruction. Work you way through it. Even if you don’t want to drape every garment from scratch, you’ll understand how to perfect the fit on patterns.
I would be interested to know if your DVD plays on a US player. Mine is in PAL format and needs a region free player to view it. Also it would be nice if there was a way to let the entire DVD play without needing to select each chapter.
Good luck to everyone in the drawing. The lucky will winner will LOVE this.
LOIS HAUMSCHILD
Posted at 17:41h, 27 OctoberI WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS BOOK. ALSO…REALLY LIKE THE NEW BLOG. THANKS
Angela
Posted at 17:55h, 27 OctoberI would love to win this book.
Shelby Smarte
Posted at 17:55h, 27 OctoberThanks for keeping us informed about new books, fabrics and your sewing successes and not so successful projects. It’s good to know that you are not alone when something doesn’t turn out exactly as planned.
Please enter my name into the drawing. Draping is my latest interest and this sounds fabulous.
Thanks,
CarolinasCallin
Posted at 18:06h, 27 OctoberWhat a great book! The section on the Audrey Hepburn dress and the tunic are worth the price alone 🙂 Would love it! I drape fabric randomly on my dress forms…does that count? 😉
Love your new look! What an exciting ‘next step’ for you! Thank for sharing your adventures with us, and this book!
Lisa Watson
Posted at 18:08h, 27 OctoberI have always wanted to learn about draping 😀
I’m not in a position to buy any books or courses at the moment, but if I could, I would buy this! Please put my name into the drawing. Thanks.
Susan
Posted at 18:08h, 27 OctoberThe draping book sounds fascinating. I would love to win it.
Mitzi Richardson
Posted at 18:17h, 27 OctoberThank you for inspiring me to take up sewing again. I’m happily learning my way around your beautiful new website. Would you enter me in the book drawing, please? Thanks.
Christine Gibbons
Posted at 18:23h, 27 OctoberSew inspiring! I love your blog and all that you share with us. The book looks fantastic.
Tina Spear
Posted at 18:24h, 27 OctoberThanks for the opportunity for this draping book. I have taken a Craftsy class on Draping & was intrigued with the whole concept. Would love to win this book.
Stephanie Cauley
Posted at 18:27h, 27 OctoberPattern draping is high on my list of things to learn!
Tina Ellison
Posted at 18:29h, 27 OctoberThanks for a great review as well as the generous offer – I’d be thrilled to add this resource to my sewing library!
Sueann Walter
Posted at 18:59h, 27 OctoberWow, the number of comments is amazing. I would love to win this book and further my learning of draping. The website looks very nice.
Rebecca Alzofon
Posted at 19:13h, 27 OctoberYes! I am an avid reader of your blog, and this great book offer brought me out of the shadows. I do flat pattern design and need to add draping to my skill set. This book is one I had my eye on.
Helen Torrens
Posted at 19:14h, 27 OctoberDraping seems to make so much sense. Closer to the way I think and create than flat pattermaking. And I am guessing Kiisel may be showing how to combine the two.
I so appreciate GV; your stories, resources, tips and heartfelt connection.
Gail Tatterson
Posted at 19:15h, 27 OctoberI love learning a new sewing term, draping. It reminds me of when my mother would drag her four daughters through the fabric department at Sears or Marshall Fields and tell us that one of the fabrics had a good hand. Of course we giggled about it then but none of us ever forgot what that means.
Sewing has stayed in my blood for many years and I’m so happy to find someone out there who also loves it!
Stephanie
Posted at 19:16h, 27 OctoberThis book sounds like a fantastic resource! I would love to win it.
Jan Brandt
Posted at 19:21h, 27 Octoberi have always wanted to learn draping, however I am intimidated by it. Even tho I have been sewing for almost 40 years. Would be a great way to start. Thanks for doing this
Jean
Posted at 19:21h, 27 OctoberI would love to learn about draping! I’m just beginning to sew for ME again now that my grandchildren think they are too old for my creations! I’m excited to take on the challenge!
Elyse Friedman
Posted at 19:22h, 27 OctoberWow, this looks great! I’d love to learn the art of draping. I’ve always been too intimidated to consider learning how to do it! I would have loved to attend the FIT lecture but am in the Midwest.
Linda
Posted at 19:30h, 27 OctoberWell I am used to making things from patterns so it would be very interesting to see a tunic made from draping! I would love a copy of this book!
B walker
Posted at 19:35h, 27 Octoberi just recently read an article on the beautiful necklines of the 50’s. Many of them were draped. I would love to have this book and learn to create my own updated wonderful necklines. Thank you for your posts.
Anne McClure
Posted at 19:39h, 27 OctoberOh, how I wish I could be in New York for the lecture!
Lucy lowry
Posted at 19:57h, 27 OctoberRight in time for my continuous learing curve…I’ll have to purchase this if I dont win! Thanks.
Katerina Filippaki
Posted at 19:58h, 27 OctoberI love your blog (and the new design)! And I’d love to win that book!
Cathy Fowler
Posted at 20:01h, 27 OctoberWinning this would be the proper motivation to invest in a dress form!
Sewingelle
Posted at 20:02h, 27 OctoberWhat a great book! Would love to win it!
Vicki Maiorano
Posted at 20:09h, 27 OctoberSounds like a fabulous book. Count me in please!
Katie
Posted at 20:11h, 27 OctoberI would love to win the book, fingers crossed!
ColorFiberTexture
Posted at 20:32h, 27 Octoberdraping is the next frontier for me also! Thanks for the opportunity.
Deborah Pugliese
Posted at 20:32h, 27 OctoberIs there a woman around who would not want to recreate that Breakfast at Tifinay’s look? Please add me to the list.
Paula Hamrick
Posted at 20:42h, 27 OctoberLove to learn about draping! Thanks for the offer.
Karen Combs
Posted at 20:46h, 27 OctoberWow! That bodice/collar on the cover is Amazing! I need this book in my library!
Jen O'Grady
Posted at 20:53h, 27 OctoberI’ve always been too scared to consider draping …. maybe this would provide some of my answers.
Laura S. James
Posted at 20:56h, 27 OctoberI did not think I was interested in this book until I read what you had to say about it today. Now I’m fascinated, and would love to win a copy.
Congratulations on the new version of your blog….it looks great!
Colleen laschuk
Posted at 21:01h, 27 OctoberLove your blog!
Elise
Posted at 21:06h, 27 OctoberOh boy, would I ever love this book. Certainly no classes about this here in my area so a book like this would be wonderful to have.
Adecia Walker
Posted at 21:07h, 27 OctoberWhat a great book, please pick me!
Lori
Posted at 21:15h, 27 OctoberOoh! That sounds like a fantastic book!
Bernadette
Posted at 21:23h, 27 OctoberSarah, You had me at “Draping: The Complete Course”! Fabulous new address for your blog, and thanks for all that you share. Best, Bernadette
Barb
Posted at 21:23h, 27 OctoberSo many entries — please add me to your drawing. Would love to have that book! Thanks.
Donna
Posted at 21:24h, 27 OctoberDraping is my next sewing challenge to conquer. I would love a copy of this book!
StitchWitch (aka Kathleen)
Posted at 21:37h, 27 OctoberI have dress form but still struggle with fitting. Have dipped my toes into draping, and would love to learn more! Please enter me in the drawing for this wonderful book! P.S. Love to read your posts after a touch day at the office; they always make me smile!
michelle Frain
Posted at 21:38h, 27 Octoberwhat an interesting book. I would love this read
laurahoj
Posted at 21:44h, 27 OctoberThis book would be fabulous for my daughter (and myself, of course) as she is aspiring to be a fashion designer when she grows up.
Tiffany Whitehead
Posted at 21:46h, 27 OctoberI’d love to have that book!!
Basya Spiliakos
Posted at 21:48h, 27 OctoberYour blog is looking beautiful! I’d love to win a copy of this book. I’m interested in learning how to drape for my ample bosom and bottom.
Gayle
Posted at 22:04h, 27 OctoberThis sounds like just the book I need. Hope I win!
Rhiannon Davis
Posted at 22:21h, 27 OctoberLooking forward to seeing your draped tunic! I also would love to learn draping myself. Please put me in the giveaway 🙂
Teresa Biskupek
Posted at 22:33h, 27 OctoberHaving returned to sewing on retirement and not sewn seriously for about 20 years my passion has not only being reignited but enhanced by the amount of support, information and quality material available via many sources. I would love to add this book to my library.
Mary Lewis
Posted at 22:36h, 27 OctoberWow! What a treat it would be to add this book about draping to my library! I love your new blog. Thank you for inspiring me.
J K Williams
Posted at 22:36h, 27 OctoberNow I know what draping means! Beautiful concept!
CStahl
Posted at 22:39h, 27 OctoberSounds like a timely book to elevate us all to the next level. For so long I wished to go to school but so much is available these days. I would love to win!!
kay Montgomery
Posted at 22:55h, 27 OctoberI would like the opportunity to win the book
Kay Coon
Posted at 23:13h, 27 OctoberI’m always found draping intriguing! I would love the book!
Meg Kundert
Posted at 23:24h, 27 OctoberI just made my bodice sloper by draping and am hooked. I would love to have something I can follow and learn from.
Mimi
Posted at 23:25h, 27 OctoberOh, this looks like a fantastic book as I’d so like to try draping. Or rather, I’d like to try successful draping.
Emily Berggren
Posted at 23:31h, 27 OctoberI wish I lived closer to NYC as that is an amazing opportunity for those folks. I’m totally gushing over this book. As a self taught home sewer I am thrilled that such a book exists! Love how thorough it seems. Just like everyone else, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that maybe I’ll will win. Either way, good luck everyone!!!!
Marysia Paling
Posted at 23:53h, 27 OctoberHi there,
Thank you for the generosity of giving away this fabulous book. I have been wanting to delve into the world of draping for such a long time. This book, with dvd would be a fantastic opportunity to read, watch and learn from this talented lady. Living in rurual Lincolnshire ( UK) with no sewing classes, or even sewing stores means my way of learning more, is indeed through books, on line classes etc.
How I would adore this book and the chance to add more skills. As my Mother would have said, you are never too old to learn new skills.
Fingers and toes crossed. Good luck to everyone.
Marysia Paling
Posted at 23:54h, 27 OctoberHi there,
Thank you for the generosity of giving away this fabulous book. I have been wanting to delve into the world of draping for such a long time. This book, with dvd would be a fantastic opportunity to read, watch and learn from this talented lady. Living in rural Lincolnshire ( UK) with no sewing classes, or even sewing stores means my way of learning more, is indeed through books, on line classes etc.
How I would adore this book and the chance to add more skills. As my Mother would have said, you are never too old to learn new skills.
Fingers and toes crossed. Good luck to everyone.
Jean OReilly
Posted at 00:23h, 28 OctoberThanks for this. I would love the book. I am taking a pattern making class at FIT now and love it. My birthday in Nov 4 so I will be celebrating with my husband and sonthat night, any other night I would try to get to the event.
Karen Harris
Posted at 00:31h, 28 OctoberI am thirsty for fitting knowledge and this book would be very quenching.
Mary Beth Mesrobian
Posted at 00:41h, 28 OctoberI would love to win this book.
Anita Barber
Posted at 00:42h, 28 OctoberLove your blog and the beautiful things you’ve made and please enter me for the book.
Tiffany
Posted at 00:48h, 28 OctoberI’ve heard so many good things about this book. Would love to win it! 🙂
Lene Bolton
Posted at 00:52h, 28 OctoberI would love to win this book. We don’t get many top class sewing teachers to come to Australia. Books and the internet is how most of us learn to sew and to progress our skills.
Fran
Posted at 01:22h, 28 OctoberThis book looks amazing!! I live in NYC and I’m going to try to get to FIT for this event. Thanks for sharing.
Laura Casey
Posted at 01:22h, 28 OctoberWell yes enter me in the drawing..Im intrigued with making ones own patterns…..it will be interesting to hear your comments in futur blogs. Thanks for sharing so much….LAURA
Rhonda Lane Gatti
Posted at 01:46h, 28 OctoberThe draping books seems so inspirational. You also inspire me. Your talent is phenomenal.
Sarah
Posted at 02:12h, 28 OctoberThank you for the chance to win.
Minh Tan
Posted at 02:19h, 28 OctoberThank you for that nice book review. I am planning to learn draping as one of the big things I’ll learn in 2015. I’ll be getting this book one way or another, through your draw or purchase if I don’t win. I’m very excited about learning draping, and now that I know Karolyn even teaches it some times, I might just go to NYC for it cause I <3 NY!
erin goh-low
Posted at 02:28h, 28 OctoberIt looks like an amazing book! And it’s so true, the more I sew, I realise that I know so little and there’s a lot to learn to improve my sewing. The page you have shown about grain explains so much more than what I’ve read. I’ve always felt my sleeves stick out wrong, but I didn’t know why, I’ve been reading up about sleeves and learned that in order to get the kind of sleeves I want. the crossgrain has to be to be parallel to the floor instead of being tilted at an angle. Now the next thing is to figure out how to draft my sleeves so that they will fall the way I want.
Mary
Posted at 02:32h, 28 OctoberOoh! What an amazing book! Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
Shirley McCollough
Posted at 02:34h, 28 OctoberI have been sewing for years, many of which include learning the art of couture sewing. This book would definitely move me on to another level. I will gladly accept if I am so fortunate to win. It would be a delight!
Denise
Posted at 03:16h, 28 OctoberOh PLEASE let me win this giveaway! 🙂
Carolyn
Posted at 03:24h, 28 OctoberWhat fun it would be to win this book. It would be even better to enjoy the class. But I am on the wrong coast, plus right now I am enjoying the beach in Maui. I ran way from the rain in the Pacific NW. But will be heading home to a delivery from Fabric.com of Sherpa Minky
Nohline L'Ecuyer
Posted at 03:37h, 28 OctoberWould love to learn how to drape. Next year will be my sewing break-out year! Thanks for a great blog.
Michellel
Posted at 04:38h, 28 OctoberWould love a copy of this book! So much to learn, so little time!
Beckie Frazier
Posted at 04:48h, 28 OctoberI would love to be entered! I really want to try my hand at draping!
Jayleen Lawler
Posted at 05:08h, 28 OctoberLove your new home. Your blog is like chocolate. I’d like to try for the book, but even then your blog is more valuable to me!
Eugenia Giacvovazzi
Posted at 06:45h, 28 OctoberI would love to win this book! I, too, have reached a place in my sewing where I know what I would like to do but lack the skill to be able to create these ‘ideas’. We don’t have access to these wonderful classes in sunny South Africa so this would mean so much to me.
Ruta
Posted at 09:42h, 28 OctoberI would love to have this book. Very, very interesting!
Lorrie Hickey
Posted at 09:54h, 28 OctoberA draping course might be able to solve some fitting problems. I’m working on my mannequin to get her to mimic my measurements, how cool to skip the whole pattern process and create my masterpieces by draping!
Anthea Ryall
Posted at 10:24h, 28 OctoberYours was the first blog I ever read and followed! Anyway, I’m trying to get my sewing mojo back, from wherever depression and adaptation to a middle-aged body sends it. Colour and texture and possibilities from handling fabric are magic. Draping seems to have all that and a real garment that fits at the end! Thanks for showing us the book: & DVD course.
Ingrid
Posted at 10:35h, 28 OctoberWow, I’d love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!! I’m gearing up for the end of year rush and this book would be great.
Heidi Blanke
Posted at 11:02h, 28 OctoberWish I lived close to NYC. What an opportunity for any sewist. The book looks fabulous.
Peggy
Posted at 11:13h, 28 OctoberYes! This is a new frontier that I’ve been wanting to approach!
Amanda Renea
Posted at 11:31h, 28 OctoberI would love to have this book! It just looks awesome!
Nancy W Cook
Posted at 11:48h, 28 OctoberWhat a wonderful opportunity to become a true designer. I would love to have this book.
Rheta Stears
Posted at 11:50h, 28 OctoberI have never done draping before and look forward to trying this.
Della L.
Posted at 11:51h, 28 OctoberThis would be an excellent win!
Thank you.
Karla
Posted at 11:51h, 28 OctoberWould love to learn draping.
Marjorie
Posted at 11:55h, 28 OctoberThat looks like it would be worth buying. Thanks for posting about it. If I don’t win it (I never win anything!), I think I might just order it.
Love the new blog site.
Marji
Penny Minich
Posted at 12:29h, 28 OctoberThe new website is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques.
Sherri E
Posted at 12:33h, 28 OctoberI would love to win this book. So glad you have your own site now. I love your style!
Anna Vysochan
Posted at 12:36h, 28 OctoberThis is great!! I always wanted to try draping items on a dress-form but I am intimidated by it. I think this would be a good teacher! Great site by the way!
Antoinette Robinson
Posted at 12:44h, 28 OctoberI would love to learn how to create garments by draping. Please enter my name in the contest. Thank you.
Alexandra Pillaert
Posted at 12:47h, 28 OctoberI would love to learn draping techniques. Draping looks so special.
Thanks for the give-away! (And thanks for your lovely blog, I love to read about your sewing adventures.)
Debra C
Posted at 12:47h, 28 OctoberDraping has always both fascinated and intimidated me. I have been sewing for a long time – costumes, children’s clothing, men’s alterations, structured and less structured. It has been through Blogs like this that I have rediscovered the joy of design and experimentation – the creative side of sewing. thank you. This would be a wonderful guide book/DVD down a creative journey.
Janeice
Posted at 12:54h, 28 OctoberWhen I found your blog a while back, I was thrilled because I made the same commitment to sewing my own clothes about the same time that you did. Like you, I jumped in to the sewing world with both feet…learning more with each mistake and celebrating the successes. All of your creations are something that I would love to make. Your fitting issues always ring true to me. (I am also petite, just 5′) I will continue to follow your new website and look forward to your new inspirations. Thanks for sharing your sewing journey!
Deb Holden
Posted at 13:05h, 28 OctoberNow that I have my body double, this book would be perfect!
Bev Newman
Posted at 13:27h, 28 OctoberOh, this would be fantastic to win
Theresa Harrison
Posted at 13:42h, 28 OctoberThank you for your wonderful website and all of your hard work. I would love to win this book. I have always wanted to learn how to drape.
Theresa Harrison
Posted at 13:44h, 28 OctoberThank you for your wonderful website and all of the hard work you put into it. I have always wanted to learn how to drape. I would love to win this book!!!
Karen
Posted at 13:53h, 28 OctoberYes! Please enter me in the drawing for this fabulous book!
Jean
Posted at 14:35h, 28 OctoberThis book is now on my buy list. Winning would be nice, but if I don’t it is one I will buy after my move late this year.
Shae' W Cannon
Posted at 14:47h, 28 OctoberWould love to win this book! I have used draping before but it was rudimentary at best…
DJ Bush
Posted at 15:44h, 28 OctoberYes! I want to be entered in the drawing for this wonderful book. I am new to your blog and love it.
thank you so much.
Janet
Posted at 16:40h, 28 OctoberYou have been such an inspiration to me. I have been following your blog for a year plus reading old posts. I identify with many of your sewing desires – including sewing the perfect mother-of-the-bride dress. Thank you for re-instilling the fine-sewing bug in me!
Deon
Posted at 17:04h, 28 OctoberYes, please count me in. I’ll never be able to match the quality of your sewing, though.
jane denny
Posted at 17:12h, 28 OctoberThis would be “sew” helpful in my sewing endeavors!
Suzigreenfrog
Posted at 17:47h, 28 OctoberI would love to be able to attend on the 4th November but, flights. accommodation and a ticket prevent this from being a possibility, the book would be a wonderful substitute. Keep sewing and blogging as I love to see your latest creations and how you got there.
Yolanda Fastle
Posted at 18:29h, 28 OctoberLove your blog! Please sign me up for the drawing! Thanks!
Rivka
Posted at 19:18h, 28 OctoberI love reading every post!! And of course would love to win the book 🙂 that you
Rita
Posted at 19:20h, 28 OctoberLove your blog! Looks like a great book as well!
Charlotte Cronin
Posted at 19:24h, 28 OctoberI want that book! You should draw MY name. 🙂
darby logan
Posted at 20:18h, 28 OctoberOh my goodness! Anyone would be blessed to receive this beautiful book and opportunity to learn draping! I will be excited for the person who wins! Maybe it could be me! Darby
Beverly June Davis
Posted at 20:36h, 28 OctoberWOW!! What a fabulous book. Enter my name in the drawing. thanks:)
maleficent m
Posted at 21:09h, 28 Octoberi would love to give this to my mum.
Nancy Turner
Posted at 21:24h, 28 OctoberWould love to win this book. Your blog is great and I love reading it!
Sue Bateman
Posted at 21:40h, 28 OctoberWhat a wonderful course if I was in New York I would adore it. I would love to win this amazing book , draping is a favorite look of mine and I really need to increase my knowledge. Love the new website it’s great .
Delores Williams
Posted at 21:52h, 28 OctoberI have long been fascinated with the art/ technique of draping. I would be giddy in a class like that!
Jan Crumpler
Posted at 22:01h, 28 OctoberI have enjoyed your blog so much. What a nice giveaway! Thanks.
Holly
Posted at 22:38h, 28 OctoberOh! Yes, please! I am a self taught sewer and would love to up-skill.
Congratulations on your new web site, it’s great.
Julia Wallace
Posted at 23:03h, 28 OctoberOh I have always wanted to know how to drape … and this book sounds such fab resource it will be the perfect companion to work with my dress form which has been acquired recently to help with my fitting. I love reading your progress and the new site layout is a delight to browse through. Hope this book has helped with your elusive search for the perfect tunic.
Toni Morse
Posted at 01:26h, 29 Octoberlove your new sIte and the book looks very InterestIng.
Patricia Kavanaugh
Posted at 01:56h, 29 OctoberLike everyone else I would love this book. I too have been learning for over 50 years now yikes!!! I mostly learn by reading and trying it out!! Pictures really help!!! Your website is beautiful and very inspiring also. Thank You for all the help.
Joen Venitsky
Posted at 01:59h, 29 OctoberWOW looks wonderful! This book would be a great way to get started on learning draping to broaden my sewing knowledge.
Betsy Chopelas
Posted at 02:04h, 29 OctoberLove your blog, and would love to add this book to my sewing library.
Joyce P Stevens
Posted at 02:33h, 29 OctoberPlease enter me in the giveaway for this wonderful book! I’d love to add this book to my sewing library.
Aisha Solomon
Posted at 03:14h, 29 OctoberPlease enter my name in the giveaway. I would like to add this to my collection of seeing books. What a wealth of knowledge this book contains!
auschick
Posted at 03:15h, 29 OctoberThis book looks amazing! I would love it!
Karen McColl
Posted at 03:21h, 29 OctoberThis book would go a long way towards my never ending desire to learn ‘near’ perfect sewing techniques….
Cindy Smith
Posted at 03:39h, 29 OctoberI’m always trying to improve my sewing skills. I would love to have this book.
JIvanski
Posted at 06:04h, 29 OctoberI’d love a copy of this book to add to my ever growing library. In the last ten years, there are a number of excellent sewing books for self-learners like I, whereas when I first started sewing more than 30 years ago it seems like The Vogue Sewing Book was only one of the few around. Good for us !
Lynn Pinda
Posted at 06:50h, 29 OctoberI would love a chance to win this book! I have always wondered how how to drape fabric. It has benn a mystery to me.
Virginia Thomas
Posted at 06:58h, 29 OctoberWould lurve to win this book. Looks amazing – thanks for the opportunity!
Sue Wardell
Posted at 07:31h, 29 OctoberI am just getting back into sewing and I am sure this book would give me the inspiration to have a wardrobe full of gorgeous clothes just like yours.
Maria
Posted at 08:22h, 29 OctoberThis book looks brilliant. Please enter me in the draw.
Sandy Malone
Posted at 09:04h, 29 OctoberLOVE your blog & the new site! Thanks for your RTW Fast inspiration & thanks for the chance to win this beautiful Draping book!
Barbora Siskova
Posted at 10:46h, 29 OctoberThis book is already on my waiting list for Christmas. I think good books are never enough. I would love to win.
Beverly Groce
Posted at 10:53h, 29 OctoberThis would probably be the answer to my fitting nightmares. Thanks for the information and a chance to enter my name for the drawing. I should be so lucky? No way!!!!
Dorothy LaBounty
Posted at 13:40h, 29 OctoberYes, please enter me into the drawing for this book. It looks fascinating. Both my daughter and I would make good use of it. Thanks for all your information and inspiration.
Karen Saunders
Posted at 16:14h, 29 OctoberThanks for entering my name in your drawing for a copy of this wonderful book. Your blogs are entertaining and informative and I’m truly appreciative of the wealth of sewing expertise that you share with your readers. For those of us who are passionate sewists your blog helps to make the sewing world a smaller place.
Cheryl Hovey
Posted at 16:16h, 29 OctoberI would absolutely love to have this book. As someone else said, the more I learn the more I realize I have yet to learn. Thank you so much for the opportunity!!
Cheryl
irishoday28@gmail.com
Melanee Phillips
Posted at 16:30h, 29 Octoberlove the blouse on the front of this book. Receiving this book would be soooo exciting!
Linda Playter
Posted at 17:40h, 29 OctoberWould love to win this book. It sounds very interesting.
Marnita Miller
Posted at 18:27h, 29 OctoberI’m sure this book is way beyond my limited abilities but, I sure would enjoy the pictures!
Wendy Huss
Posted at 19:58h, 29 OctoberI would love to have this book! Thanks!
Katrina T
Posted at 00:36h, 30 OctoberI would love to learn more about draping.
Ruth Griffeth
Posted at 00:39h, 30 OctoberOh my goodness I would love to own this book and the CD’s. I would also LOVE to be able to attend the web-inar too! I am slowly learning to be a seamstress and try to do a little bit of design too, draping is so important.
Mitzy Pearson
Posted at 00:41h, 30 OctoberLove your new blog site! You are such an inspiration.
Jan
Posted at 00:44h, 30 OctoberSarah, I would love to be included the huge group of people interested in this book. I have followed you from the start and you have been the driving force in my getting back into sewing. Unfortunately, most of my projects have fallen into the same avenue as your tunic. I still have the goal of a perfect tunic. I have taken the Craftsy Bodice Sloper class and it is by far the best Craftsy class I have taken. However, I hope you will share some of your wonderful wisdom and help ALL of us to apply the wonderful information to our patterns. Thank you for what you have done for the sewing world!
Diane O'Neal
Posted at 01:04h, 30 OctoberThank you for having the drawing – such a valuable reference!
Becky Fisher
Posted at 02:31h, 30 OctoberI would love to win the book! I am a long time seamstress but only aspire to such skills as Karolyn!
I have enjoyed reading Goodbye Valentino and am so glad I ran into you while “googling” Lilly Pullitzer and sewing. Your wonderful redo of your daughters Lilly dress to a skirt was an aha moment. I teach children and teens sewing classes and your blog/website has been so inspirational. My students would ask me if I made the clothing I wore and I rarely sewed for myself. Now, due to your own challenge to yourself, I was inspired to sew for myself!
Keep up the wonderful work you do!
Velma Jo Money
Posted at 03:16h, 30 OctoberI’m interested in the giveaway!
Jean W
Posted at 03:31h, 30 OctoberI think it is finally time to learn draping. I have heard such good thing about the technique. Please add me to the large list of those interested in the giveaway.
Rachael McDonald
Posted at 05:16h, 30 OctoberThis book looks like a great resource! Draping is something I have yet to try, but I’m always looking to improve my skills in the sewing realm.
Candy De Leon
Posted at 13:13h, 30 OctoberGreat Book! The World of Draping, Great Teacher! Would Love to have this Book. 🙂
Vick Gianniny
Posted at 15:14h, 30 OctoberI have been following your sewing blog for quite awhile now and what a wonderful surprise to come home from vacation this week to see your all new beautiful website. I love the layout and the easy access to all of the outfits you have made. What an inspiration you are to people who sew! The draping book looks like it would be a wonderful addition to my sewing book collection. I have always wanted to learn this technique. Many best wishes with your sewing projects and will look forward to reading your blog for hopefully many years to come!
Stacy Robinson
Posted at 15:14h, 30 OctoberWhen my children were young, I enjoyed shocking and Heirloom sewing. They are older now, so I am beginning to sew for myself!
Please enter me in the drawing.
Tammy McKinley
Posted at 17:34h, 30 OctoberOh, this looks very interesting, count me in. I don’t know much about draping, but step by step with projects seems like a good approach. Love the new blog, the gallery is the best.
Lourdes Montalvan
Posted at 18:17h, 30 OctoberWhat a wonderful book and thank you for having a giveaway! And I love your blog and so happy I found it 🙂
Lucy
Posted at 19:18h, 30 OctoberWhat a great giveaway! I LOVE your style and would LOVE to learn to drape. Thanks for a fun giveaway. Good luck to all!
Peggy McCallum
Posted at 22:46h, 30 OctoberDraping is the last sewing skill I have yet to attempt. Would love this book!
Marla Cooprider
Posted at 23:49h, 30 OctoberI would love to add this book to my library! I took a draping class by Paul Gallo on Craftsy and loved it! Have yet to drape something but this looks like a great book to have! 🙂
Cindy Byrne
Posted at 13:34h, 31 OctoberI am so glad to have found your blog. It’s inspiring to me to do more sewing. This book looks beautiful. I think my 15 year-old daughter and I could learn so much!