**Giveaway Closed!**
I’m pretty sure, as an eighth grader in home ec class, I never would have imagined being at this point in my life and stating that phrase.
But I really do think it would be fun to actually be able to sew!
{Like I need one more thing to do, but still!}
And if I had a sewing machine {which I really have no room for}, I would start my learning process with the lovely Trish Preston of Two Peas in a Pod Designs.
Why would I turn to Trish?
First of all, Trish has the CUTEST patterns ever – remember the purse she made for me for Relevant?!
Trish made this one for me {since we’ve already established that I cannot sew}, but she sells the patterns so you can make your own with the colors and patterns you want!
Secondly, Trish is such an awesome designer/teacher/seamstress that she is part of the PBS show It’s Sew Easy! Yep, she’s a TV star!
Lastly, Trish is a mom just like you and me. Sewing is not her whole life, but it is her creative outlet and she wants to help you learn so it can be yours as well!
And here is a great place to start…
Trish has an online class to teach you how to make an adorable tie front tote!
I can give no expert opinion in the way of the actual sewing aspects of this class, but I can say that the great video tutorials, detailed written notes, and the fact that you can go at your own pace at home {in your jammies if you want!} combines for a great class experience in my opinion!
I may even think about giving it a try on my mom’s new sewing machine if I’m brave…we’ll see…
If you sew or are serious about learning, I think this class would be lots of fun, and for $20, you can learn to make this cute tote bag and take care of some Christmas presents for the lovely ladies in your life!
Just click over here to read more about the class and purchase your registration in the right sidebar!
AND, when you purchase your registration, just enter the code HomeWithTheBoys in the message block in PayPal and you will get a 15% off {via PayPal refund}! You can also use that same code to get free shipping in the Two Peas in a Pod Designs etsy shop, which includes patterns AND some finished products!
As a bonus, I have a few giveaways from Trish for all you seamstresses and wanna-bes {like me!} out there!
Giveaway #1: 2 free e-class registrations! {2 different winners}
Giveaway #2: 2 patterns from Trish {1 winner}
For a few extra entries {leave a separate comment for each}…
*Follow @TrishPreston on Twitter
*Tweet about this giveaway: I want to sew with @TrishPreston! Enter to win an e-class or patterns with @homewiththeboys! http://bit.ly/uaAeYT
*Post about this giveaway on Facebook
This giveaway will be open until Monday, December 5th at 9:00 p.m. CST so get your entries in now! Three random winners will be chosen and notified by email!
Thanks so much to Trish for this wonderful giveaway! You are a blessing!
{By the way, she has a few great giveaways going on at her site right now as well! More chances to win!}
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*I received a purse and access to the e-class from Two Peas in a Pod Designs to review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post and all opinions are 100% my own!
I would love a class! I have a great sewing machine. I just don’t know how to use it.
Tweeted this fun giveaway!
My mom always sewed for us, but I never learned! Think we could gift the class if we win? Thanks, Erin and Trish!
I follow Trish on twitter! Awesome giveaway!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
What a great giveaway! I love to sew but have never tried my hand at making a purse. I am basically just in the beginning stages and this online class would be a great way to learn!
I would love to win that is beautiful!
Ooh! I’d love to take a class! I do sew, but am mainly self-taught and would LOVE to learn new techniques!
I would love to do this! Sounds like so much fun! Learning to sew as always been a secret ambition that I wanted to do.
I follow Trish on Twitter (sclubmama)
I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/sclubmama/status/142673900483002368
I shared on FB (https://www.facebook.com/ra.schmid/posts/244126942316285)
Following Trish on twitter
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/#!/java_diva/status/142701462881968129
I love her style and I’ve never tried to make a bag before. I usually need someone to hold my hand when I embark on a new sewing endeavor. So a class would be perfect!
I love her designs and would love a chance to win!
Great giveaway!! I am going to send her site and info to the girls at Freeset-what great patterns!! I’d love for her to design something exclusive for Freeset!!! She is *sew* talented!!!
I learned all my craftyness from my Mom and Grandma (sewing, crochet and knitting). Never took home ec. Got a new sewing machine a couple of years ago for my birthday and had not used it until recently. My husband didn’t think I could sew. Now I have a pile of mending and other crafty request from him.
I love all her patterns and would love a chance to win.
I follow Trish on twitter.
I would love to win either of these great prizes! I am no expert, but I do love to use my sewing machine. I sure hope I win 🙂
I follow Trish on Twitter
@mommyhead
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/mommyhead/status/143187922798125056
I follow Trish!
I would love to take a class! I have some basic sewing skills, but my results are never what I’d like them to be.