I’m sure you’ve heard of Shwin Designs – I love reading the Shwin and Shwin blog. In the shop you’ll find super cute patterns like these:
I had a chance to review that last one, the “Maggie Mae” Tunic, in the larger size….
I would say it’s not hard, but it’s not a beginner pattern. I think it’s a perfect difficulty level for the beginner sewer who wants to try a bit of a challenge. I say that because you will get to try a curved seam (the one that cuts across the bodice) and try making pleats and buttonholes. So it’s a little more than just straight stitching – it can expand the skills of a beginner sewer. Hope that makes sense.
Here’s some up-close pictures to show the pleats and buttons:
You can make it to whatever length you desire – I think it’d be cute as a dress, but I went with a longer tunic length for this one.
Makes for great wearable fun!
And yes, you read the title right – – this is a giveaway!! One lucky reader can win 5 patterns of their choice.
To enter the giveaway, just check out Shwin Designs and then come back here and leave a comment stating which pattern is your favorite – that’s it!
Giveaway ends Friday, May 4th, around noon – good luck!
Christy says
I love the “Lovely Rita” skinny pants. So cute!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
The Abbey jacket is so adorable. Love the dress you made too.
Cherry's Prairie Primitives says
The “every little thing dress” is sooo adorable!!
Love your tunic!!
Nicole Moore says
I love the maggie mae tunic soo cute for older girls!
Jen@thecraftingfiend says
love the love;y rita pants, and the every little thing dress… it would be hard to choose…
Sherry says
I love practically all of them but I have eyed off the Maggie Mae for quite a while now 🙂
Jessica says
i love the pants! the skinnies and the boys ones are both adorable!
BeeSewSweet says
I’ve already sewn the Maggie Mae and love it! I’d also like to try the Every Little Thing dress. Thanks for the giveaway!
LeighAnn says
My favorite is the Maggie Mae. I would love to make it!
Rhiannon says
The Maggie May is actually my fave!
Molly says
oh my! such cute stuff! love the maggie mae and the rita skinnies!
Cherished Bliss says
I love all their stuff! But I would love to make the Abbey Jacket!
Little Ella Lu says
I’m really wanting to get the rita pants. They are so cute
Shelley D. Hartman says
I really like the “Every little thing” dress the best. They are all darling though.
Sharon says
I love the Honey Pie Bloomers!
Mimi says
I really like the “The Lovely Rita” pants. They are So cute!
Elizabeth says
I like the Abbey Jacket!
Rebecca says
I love your version of the Maggie Mae tunic! It would go great with the Rita skinnies!
Jes says
I am really digging the “nowhere man” pants!!! So cute!
Jenn @ One Thrifty Chick says
Well my favorite pattern would be the “Rita skinnies”, but sadly enough, my daughter is too old for those… but we live in Oregon and would get a LOT of use out of an adorable Abbey Jacket!!
Thanks for hosting Mandy!!
EclecticMamma says
I love the Maxwell shirt, but that might be influenced by the fact that Maxwell’s Silver Hammer is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Also, the Nowhere Man pants look awesome!
Cheryl Brickey says
I love the abbey jacket the best, it is so cute.
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Christy says
Love, love, love the Abbey jacket! I don’t know if that would be above my skill level, but I’d love to give it a try! 😉
Kristin says
I love all her patterns! My fav is the Maggie Mae though!
Kalynn's Mommy says
I like the claire dress and the nowhere man pants
Audrey @ the audzipan anthology says
I’d love to try the sweet little miss jacket or the rita skinnies.
Brittany says
Would KILL for the abbey jacket pattern!
Gizala says
The “Claire” is my favorite.
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~Sydney Ellen~ says
I loooove the abbey jacket!
Ginger says
Loving the Maggie Mae tunic and Rita skinny pants. So cute!!
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mira leventhal says
I LOVE the Maggie Mae tunic!
Kelly says
I love the “Claire” pattern!
cut anywhere says
The honey pie bloomers are adorable. Also like the Abbey and Prudence jackets.
I need a reason to start sewing. These patterns will do it!
Mary Jo says
I like the nowhere man pants!
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BrandiScardina says
I want the Nowhere Man pants pattern! all of them are very cute though!
Madeleine @ NZ Ecochick says
Just love the Nowhere Man Pants. Would look so cute on my little man.
Alicia says
Cute! I love the girls clothes but I think my FAVE is the Nowhere Man pants! My son would look sooo cute in them!
Brennen says
I love the Maggie Mae Tunic. It’s just too cute! I wish they had the pattern in my size. 🙂
Charlene says
I really like the Sadie Tunic. But, it was hard to choose!!
Creations By Cindy says
Well I must say that I am in love with the Every little thing dress! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Averie and Josie says
They are all precious, but I LOVE the “Claire” dress. Too cute for words!
Sweetester1 says
I like the honey piece. Bloomers. So cute. Thank you for the opportunity to win some patterns. Cheryl
nique says
I love the maggie mae tunic
mosquints says
I love the Sweet Little Miss Jacket Pattern, so cute!
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Hayley says
I love her patterns! Although I love the girl ones I would have to pick all boy patterns seeing how I only have boys!
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Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
Loving the cute little Claire dress/top!!!
Christa Mae says
I am in LOVE with the Abbey Jacket & Rita Skinnies patterns!!! They would be so cute together!
Sarah @ This Crazy Blessed Life says
My favorite is the Maxwell top…I rarely sew for my boy!
Tracie Brown says
Maggie Mae tunic
Lori says
Love the “Sadie” tunic, too cute.
*Amber* says
The Maxwell top for my little man!
mj says
the Maggie Mae Tunic is super cute!!!
eilah says
I love the nowhere man pants–they are just so cool!
Christine says
All so cute, I like the Jude Jacket. Yeah for anyone with BOY patterns!
Jenni says
I’d like the Claire Dress. So many cute choices. I just purchased the Maggie Mae Tunic and am starting to cut out the material today! Glad to see your turned out so cute. Hope mine does as well. 😉
Tracie Brown says
who won the beautiful patterns??!!