Saturday, August 1, 2009

Wristlet GIVEAWAY!

I made this Oh Fransson wristlet two days ago.


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I was so excited to try out the pattern and was even more excited to use that adorable pink Minny Muu Japanese fabric. You may wonder why on earth did I have to purchase the pattern when in fact, I very well know how to sew up a wristlet. The answer is simply this...


I so wanted to know the secret to those neat zipper ends. Yes, I was willing to spend $10 just to find that out. Happily, I learned much more than just that. It is always good to acquire new techniques, isn't it? Having said that, the expense was well worth it.

The wristlet I made is a large one with round, darted corners (the opening being 9", height about 5" and the widest part about 10 1/2"). It turned out bigger than I had imagined. Sadly, because of its size, it is not something I would normally use....and so....

I thought of giving this wristlet away! It is not without sewing imperfections but yeah, it is kinda cute.

To be in the running to win, all you need to do is leave a comment in this post. Don't forget to include your name and email address so I can contact you in case you win. Competition ends on Friday, 7th of August, 11:59 pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time. Lucky winner to be determined by random number generator and announced on Saturday, the 8th. Competition extended till 11:59pm, Sunday, 9th of August, to allow more participants on the weekend. Winner to be announced the following day, Monday.

Please spread the word. The more entries, the better!

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.


33 comments:

  1. I too have been looking at that wristlet just to find out the secret behind the zipper and after looking at yours, I may have to buy it. I love the material!

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  2. I didnt know they were called wristlets.....it has turned out just lovely. I love the colour too.

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  3. I love it! And that material is SO cute!!

    anlcameron AT bellsouth DOT net

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  4. i love to work with japanese fabric!
    you choosed the perfect colour!!!

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  5. Adorable fabric and beautiful sewing!!

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  6. I love the fabric you chose! Too cute! It's always fun to learn another way to do things too!

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  7. So nice! I'd love to win it;.) solveigrh@bluezone.no

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  8. I looooove that! and wonder if you can figure out the "secret" just examining the wristlet?! ...I'm at mikeandchanda@gmail.com...

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  9. Super cute! thanks for the chance!

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  10. I love the fact that the writing is in French! It would be the perfect gift for my cousin who is spending a semester in France!!!

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  11. I love love that fabric! I think the wristlet looks perfect, so thanks for the chance to wear some cuteness!

    Rachael
    wastedwishes@yahoo.com

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  12. Cute! I love both the fabric and the style. Great work!

    geschmackssache@gmail.com

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  13. Super cute, I just saw this on Craftster and had to come visit your blog. It's great.

    amanda.seals@yahoo.com

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  14. It's so funny to see a zipper bag made by you from someone else's pattern, because I love your tutorial so much I've made at least three dozen zippies from it, LOL!!! You made a beautiful bag - I'd love to enter your giveaway, thank you!

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  15. What a cute wristlet! I just linked from craftster. :)

    twiggychick788@yahoo.com

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  16. You did a great job. The fabric is really cute.

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  17. Great wristlet. Love the fabric. I have a small scrap left from making a messenger bag for my niece. Will have to make her one of these now.

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  18. That is perfect to take to church. Small enough to not be a burden, but large enough to hold essentials. Love the fabric! I would love to know how to put something together as well as you.

    Belinda
    winstonb58@yahoo.com

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  19. Well I love it and think it has my name written all over it...lol....hugssss Khris

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  20. i love the pattern on the fabric! very cute indeed. congrats on mastering a new technique! :)

    if that random generator happens to pick me, you can find me at stellaglu[at]yahoo[dot]com.

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  21. So cute! I think this is one of my favorite things you've made! Love the tiny little pictures, and the zipper tassel is a great touch! I hope it can live with me!

    (kimberlypye AT gmail DOT com)

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  22. gee, the zipper ends are really neat aren't they?

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  23. Hello, i just found your blog and would love to win this, i would also love how to do neat zippers! Mine look like they were sewn in by my puppy!
    thanks for the inspiration. Kerry.

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  24. (I swore I already posted a comment.. guess it didn't work, lol!)

    I would love to enter this! You've done a beautiful job with that wristlet, it's so neat! And that is one of my favourite fabrics it's so cute!! :)

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  25. That would make a great pouch for my pens!

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  26. What a cute bag! Isn't is great when you see that new "trick" and finally understand how something was done. Congrats to you! ~Michelle

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  27. I've been following your blog for quite some time now, first time commenting :) would love to enter your giveaway..really neat wristlet for a simple trip to the town to grab some stuff and back! Good job!

    -Rachael-
    rach_fran@hotmail.com

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  28. It is fabulous! Please put me in the running! Thanks!

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  29. I just love the material and the wristlet is cute. The ends of the zipper is interesting. Would just love to win this.

    Pat

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  30. Beautiful work!! And glad to see you doing well :)
    nandini
    nandinisreenath@gmail.com

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