“Just For You: Selfish Sewing with Your Favourite SewCanShe Bloggers” by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos, is a new sewing title from Stash Books that includes 24 stylish projects to make for yourself. Containing patterns for an assortment of clothing, bags, and accessories, you are sure to find some projects to inspire you. I was pleased to be invited to contribute to this lovely book. You will find my Foxy Smartphone Cover (pictured above) included in the book. The projects are designed by the authors and a collection of bloggers.
I love making small projects and have made a few smartphone covers from industrial felt over the past few years. What I love about felt covers is that they fit snugly and they protect the phone. In this version, I was inspired by some Fox Ribbon (shown below). Foxes are on trend at the moment and the bright green and orange colourway makes it easy to find you phone in your handbag!
Just for You is a tutorial style book with loads of step by step photos to guide you through the project construction. Everything is beautifully photographed and directions are clear. The book includes full sized pattern pieces in a handy lift out at the rear of the book.
Some of the other projects include the Quilting Bee Dress designed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield
and the Venna Tote by Sarah Markos
Stash Books are generously giving away a copy of Just For You to one A Spoonful of Sugar reader. If the winner resides in the US they will receive a hard copy of the book. If the winner is international, they will receive an eBook copy of Just For You. To enter, simply log in to the raffle copter giveaway box below with your email address or facebook account. Do as many of the giveaway options as you wish – if you already follow A Spoonful of Sugar on facebook/pinterest etc, just click the button below for an automatic entry. Giveaway is open world wide until November 26, 2014 . The winner will be notified by email and announced here on the blog. Good Luck!
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I love to make aprons – can never have too many.
Love your cute phone cosy.
I do love anything foxy at the moment.
Thanks for the chance to enter.
I like making felt animals. I have a whole collection of them and they make great last-minute gifts, too.
wow Lisa i havent seen this book before and your project is so very cute,well done.xx
I love your foxy applique. I like to sew things for my home like placemats and pillows.
I don’t often sew for myself but i like to whip up a new frock or top!
Very cute smartphone covers! I will add that to my ever-growing list!
I enjoy making myself a table runner or two, when time allows. I like to have something different to set out for each holiday and season.
I like to make myself quilts, pillows, and bags. I’m wanting to try clothes next.
I have made pin cushions for myself.
really, I’ve only sewed on a quilt other than what I made in sewing class. The quilt is definitely for me. I love getting to play with the colors and directing the shape of how I want the quilt to go. It is for others, too, though. That’s one of the great things about sewing a quilt. I take pride that it will keep my family warm and that they will enjoy the colors and look of it. 🙂
Wow! What a deal!!!
I like to sew tops
I would like to sew a bag!
I love making myself clothes- summer dresses, winter skirts or blouses!
Skirts!!!!! I love skirts!
I never know if I have completed these Rafflecopter entries properly 🙂 I hope to sew some tote bags next year as they have been on my ‘To Do’ list for some time now.
Love your little felt foxy pouch!
I love to sew dresses!!! Thanks for such a lovely giveaway!! Pati x
I love to sew pouches and skirts for myself.
I love foxes! Your designs are always so cute. Good luck with the book 🙂
I have been making scarves for myself. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I like to make purses and tote bags.
Mostly sew for others or mend for them. Looking to make some free standing lace for Christmas, for myself.
I have a bag/basket obsession! I’ll make any kind of vessel, and sometimes from strange materials!
What an adorable pouch! I like to sew clothes for myself, but right now I’m putting that aside and working on all sorts of Christmas gifts.
Totes! Can never have too many cute tote bags.
I like to sew garments and accessories for myself, but my first love is sewing stuffed animals.
Ohhh this little fox is so lovely,
Thank you for your beautiful foto and I’m trying to play
Thank you
I love to sew doll quilts and fabric bags for myself.
I like to make doll clothing and aprons.
Love the little fox! I think I will try to something like this.
I like to make pouches, bags, and quilts.
I like to make bags for myself
I would like to make a dress for myself.
Pauline
Accessories!
Everyday I see more amazing designs by very clever people, wish I could be that good!
How cute is that little fox! I don’t tend to make a lot of things for myself. I enjoy making little gifts for others.
I love to sew tote bags and mini wallhangings for myself.
I love to make bags and pouches, and I dabble a little in quilting too. I’m also getting back into dressmaking after a long break.
Your foxy project is so cute. It looks like a wonderful book full of great projects.
HI, I like to sew home decor items,such as place mats,curtains etc.I also love to hand+machine quilt.Thanks for sharing!
the fox is cute but I think I would attach Velcro on the pouch and inside my bag.
I made myself a throw sized quilt and it is one of my most prized possessions!
Love your little pouch. The fox is so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you so much for the chance to win this book. I love this fox phone cover!
beverly
I’ve sewed myself a few bags and a few garments. I guess costumes are what I’ve made most recently.
Thanks for the nice giveaway.
I love to sew gifts for friends and family. Stitching pillows and little way quilts are my favorites.
I like sewing myself skirts.
I like skirts.
anything useful and practical… bag, pouches, things for the kitchen…
I like sewing bags!
Love this bag!! Thanks for the chance to play : )
I don’t sew for myself! This book is certainly an inspiration to start!! Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy 🙂
I like sewing zip pouches for myself 😉
I love to make small projects like wristlets and hand bags, pin cushions and such in addition to a big quilt for the shows each year.
Love the Fox! So cute! Grangirlie would love it!
I am a Tote “Addict”…for sure!! Have made 3 since Spring!! lol So do make Totes for myself. and like making things for the house. Been awhile, but have made a few Tops, a robe, and a dress.
Oh, I really want to start to sew dresses for myself!
I love making bags and small purses for myself.
I love sewing bags for myself and I have really been getting into sewing clothes as well.
oh, I love the bag, but I am an apron person too. I love sewing thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book
dresses!!! and purses!!! Wheee!
I like to sew tops and aprons!
Lately my favorite thing to sew for myself is infinity scarves. So easy to make and pretty to wear!
I love to make clothing for myself. Skirts and shirts and some jackets! thanks!
I like to sew hats and bags for myself.
Normally I sew for my daughter, she is so easy and fun to do projects with.
But for myself, I am inspired by the millions of pins I have on pintrest,
of summery maxi maternity dresses,
made from light cottons. Light pastel fabrics, some with floral prints.
I recently spoiled myself with some new cotton thread sets so I have now 24 colors from which to choose in my
little sewing case 🙂
I don’t sew for myself. Mainly make quilts when I sew.
i love making myself comfortable tops!
blankets for my kids beds
Cute fox pouch
I like to make zippered pouches and cushion covers
I like making bags and pouches.
My favorite item to make for myself is a totebag — large, small, any size for any reason.