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Where to fabric shop in L.A.: Fabric Weekend edition

Fabric shopping in Los Angeles is quite possibly the best kind of shopping. It has the largest textile district in the United States. Dozens and dozens (hundreds?) of stores selling everything from scraps to high end wool. You can find it all in L.A. So where do I shop? (note that Michael Levine and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft stores were sponsors of this event but my opinions are all my own!)

Before we get to the fabric, we've got winners to announce! (all winners have been notified by email and have 48 hours to claim their prizes)

Winner of the Grand Prize, Brother Serger: Shannon R 

Winners of the $50 Gift Certificate to LowPriceFabrics.com, GoToPatterns.com and a Craftsy class are:

Nicole B
Maria levin
Linda

Rachel

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Chances are, you're looking for deep discounts if you're shopping in Los Angeles. The first place you'll want to stop is all fabric by the pound. You'll have to search a little to find the good stuff but you'll likely walk away with a huge bag full of fabric for $15.

the Loft (a Michael Levine store)
917 Maple Ave. 
Los Angeles, CA.  90015

This is one of the warehouses for Michael Levine. I am not joking when I say this is just a tiny portion of what they have waiting to be sold! 

Win Sewing Stuff (giveaway closed)

Fabric, and patterns and classes, oh my! It's giveaway time! $800.00 in prizes for this fun giveaway! Open to international readers! I'm giving away a serger!! Who wants a serger? Don't need one? That's OK, use the gift card to buy something you'd rather have! UPDATE: The winners have been announced! See if it was you!

One GRAND PRIZE winner! ($210 value)

Brother 1034D serger! (donated by GoToPatterns.com)

4 lucky winners will receive $150 in prizes!

$50 to GoToPatterns.com

$50 to LowPriceFabric.com

$50 for a class at Craftsy.com

Contest Rules:

Giveaway open internationally to contestants 18 years or older. Contestants must enter their email address to be added to the LowPriceFabric.com and GoToPatterns.com email newsletters to win. All prizes are awarded in the form of gift certificates. Winners responsible for paying shipping with the gift certificate. Gift certificate value of serger is $210. Contest open from June 11, 2013 through June 20, 2013 EST. Winners will be notified within 24 hours of winning. Winners have 48 hours to claim their reward. New winners will be chosen if prizes are unclaimed. Winners will be emailed their rewards within 7 days of claiming their prize.

Contest is hosted on multiple blogs. One entry per person, please. Multiple entries will be deleted.

Sew To Win June (I'm giving away a $50 giftcard)

I love seeing what you sew. And I love instagram. I've combined the two for a really fun giveaway. Show me what you've sewn for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates!

It's easy!

1. Just follow @TheTrainToCrazy (that's ME!)
2. Take a photo of something you made in June.
3. Tag me and use the hashtag #SewToWinJune

I'll choose two lucky, random winners June 30th. You may enter one additional photo daily. But they must be things YOU made IN June!

Winners may live anywhere in the world but must be 18 or older to win. Winners will be tagged and will have 48 hours to respond via email. After that point a new winner will be chosen. Winners receive a $50 gift certificate to GoToPatterns.com.

Fabric Match Up Giveaway!

I may not be sewing right now because I'm completely preoccupied with other things in life but I'm still fabric shopping! I was back in my usual places the other day and stocked up on some amazing things. I'll definitely get some pictures for you soon because some of it is downright exciting. But if you're new here scroll through some of my favorite recent posts in the sidebar or check out the tutorial section. I'll be back posting tons soon! I'm drafting a REALLY fun pattern for the next Pattern Anthology collection. Get excited for that one, seriously.

And even better, I've joined up with a bunch of other bloggers to give you some of our favorite fabrics! How fun is this?

I Want Fabric giveaway day returns!

My #iwantfabric giveaway was so popular in January I'm doing it again! This time Bev from Flamingo Toes is joining me! Yay! We'll be shopping in L.A. all day Friday and giving away fabric to YOU, live while we shop! Entering to win is super simple this time.

I Want Fabric day is brought to you by Go To Patterns. 

Enormous sewing giveaway!!!

We're excited to team up with some fantastic bloggers and companies to help you have the craftiest Christmas ever! Enter the Stuff Your Crafty Stocking Giveaway for your chance to win one of five HUGE stocking stuffers. The total of all prizes is valued at more than $2,000!

Winners!

The winners for the Sew Mama Sew & A Very Go To Christmas giveaways have been contacted!! Congratulations! Check your email to see if it was you!

A huge THANK YOU to Sew Fine Fabric for donating $50!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! (CLOSED)

Welcome to the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! At TheTrainToCrazy.com it's all about sewing and handmade living. Stop by for our Thursday link up party for anything you made to be worn. Accessories, clothes, knitting, crafting, etc. And don't forget to check out the current series, A Very Go To Christmas! 

 (pssst. There's a discount code below as well)

Today I'm giving away sewing patterns from my pattern shop, GoToPatterns.com. It's a well curated online store selling PDF patterns from 13 of your favorite pattern designers. All patterns are tested and approved so you know you can trust what you buy! Here's a peek at a few of our patterns:

Today I'm giving away the Go To Signature Dress pattern (see tons of great reviews HERE), the Go To Leggings pattern and the Go To Gift Bags pattern.

Enter to win! Leave a comment telling us your favorite thing to sew.

Everyone 18 and older eligible. Patterns are PDF patterns and will be emailed to the winner.

Don't miss upcoming sales! Subscribe to our newsletter , like Go To Patterns on facebook or subscribe to the RSS feed!

Interested in a different pattern in the shop? Use coupon code SEWMAMA to get 10% off your entire purchase. Browse around!

Good Luck!

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Dolly Outfitter Giveaway Winners & a Coupon Code!

Get FREE embroidery when you purchase a Dolly Outfitter doll carrier! Use coupon code TrainCrazy when you check out! Coupon code good until October 31st!

Congratulations to our two Dolly Outfitter winners!

Jessica has won the Owl Doll Carrier

Rebecca has won the doll carrier sewing pattern! 

Congrats ladies! Check your email!

 

Seamingly Smitten Giveaway!

Are you ready for a fantastic giveaway?? Seamingly Smitten is giving away a 6 pack of PDF patterns ($45 value) to one lucky winner! How great is that???

Seamingly Smitten is a pattern shop geared towards beginners. All patterns are full of photographs and are made for not only boys and girls, but women, too. Recently Seaminghly Smitten debuted two new great patterns for women! A Maxi Dress pattern a Sunni Halter Top pattern. Her patterns have a classic appeal to them but give your child or yourself that boutique look. If you've never sewn for yourself, you might want to start here!

Here are a few of my favorite patterns:

Make It Wear It Thursday & a Mei Tai Carrier Giveaway

Welcome to Make It Wear It! Come link up what you've made to be worn!

This week we also have a faulous giveaway for you! Do you have a baby or a toddler? You'll want one of these Mei Tai Carriers from Big Sister Designs! They would also make THE BEST gift for a new mom. Are you familiar with Mei Tai Carriers? They are one of the best ways to carry a baby. Adventures in Babywearing says they are her favorite way to carry a baby.

Go check out Big Sister Designs to see all the great fabric options! Maria is the owner of Big Sister Designs and she is a personal friend of mine. I can tell you first hand her work is impeccable! She also sells adorable handmade skirts made from vintage sheets that are perfect for any little girl.

Only one way to enter:

"Like" Big Sister Designs on Facebook and leave a comment HERE telling me you did so.

A winner will be chosen next Monday, February 6th at 8 p.m. PST. Good luck!

Pattern Discount Code and Giveaway!

I have another great pattern shop to introduce to you! Birdiful Stitches sells PDF patterns for dresses and household items as well as machine embroidery patterns at cut rate prices!

And these dress patterns are simply adorable. Comfortable and stylish. Just what I'd make my little girls!

Or this one with tiers and two different sleeve lengths! Just adorable!

Birdiful Stitches is giving away TWO patterns to one of you!!

Everyone gets 20% off your order using the code "traintocrazy". If you are the winner and you've already bought your patterns your money will be refunded so there is no reason not to buy now!

Mandatory entry: 

Visit Birdiful Stitches and leave a comment here telling us which 2 patterns you love the most.

Bonus entries:

• Tweet about this giveaway then leave a separate comment here saying you tweeted. Use this tweet: "Birdiful Stitches is giving away 2 sewing patterns @thetraintocrazy and I want to win! http://bit.ly/pPk3Kh"
• Become a facebook fan of The Train To Crazy then leave separate comment here telling me you "liked" my page.
• Buy 2 patterns then leave a separate comment telling which patterns you bought. If you win your money will be refunded!!

Good Luck!! Contest closes Tuesday, September 6th at 8 p.m. PST

Win Advertising!

Have a business you're trying to get off the ground? Needing a boost for an older business?

Win a month of advertising!!

3 winners!

Contest closed

Oh So Sassy Giveaway & Discount (Closed)

So many of you participated in the Daphne Dress Sew Along and made such cute little dresses. Now is your chance to get a FREE Oh So Sassy kit!

Haven't heard of Oh So Sassy? Go check out the shop! There are precut dress & skirt kits ready for you to make! With cute patterns and fabulous fabric, who could refuse? For a low price you'll get a complete kit, including instructions, ready for you to sew it up quickly.

This is the one I would choose:

Or maybe this one:

Yes. Probably that one. 

But I think I'd be tempted to get these too:

Not only is Oh So Sassy giving away a free kit to one lucky person, but you all get 10% off one kit or 15% off two (not including sale items)!

Enter "Riding The Train" at checkout and receive your discount refunded!

Want to win a FREE kit? You have 3 chances to win!

Contest closed! Congratulations to the winner, Robin!

Meet Max & Lola

 

These pillows would be adorable in any kid's room, don't you think? Virginia at Ginia18 Etsy shop is offering a Max PDF Pattern and a  Lola PDF Pattern to one lucky reader!

Check out her other patterns as well. She has great lunch bags and art supply holders!

Enter to win these PDF patterns!

Contest Closed!

Check out the other current giveaways and discounts in honor of Sewing for Baby month!

Little booties

A couple months ago I made a pair of booties for my baby. They turned out really cute but the process of making them was a bit tricky. Last week I tried out a new bootie pattern and let me tell you, these are easy. Easy and cute!

Lena's Patterns sent me the Flower Power Booties pattern. 

I, of course, am having a baby boy so I opted not to put ribbon on the top of my boots. First, I started out making a set of these.

I made them from fleece and lined them with flannel. Yes, I used Handmade Therapy's booties as a reference for adding this strap and button. 

 Then I made these denim booties.

 

I considered adding some red stripes on the side, but decided against it. Maybe next pair. 

All in all, this pair took less than an hour to sew. 

Washcloth Puppet Pattern Giveaway CLOSED

Let's kick off Sewing for BABY month with a giveaway! Have you seen Precious Patterns on Etsy yet? I'm not exaggerating when I say they have some of the cutest patterns! Here is just a tiny peak at the PDF patterns they have in their shop.

Giraffe, Gator & Pig blocks pattern. 

Precious Sheep, Monkey and Bunny Dolls with Ribbon Arms

 
Water Bottle Cover

And now for the GIVEAWAY! 

2 lucky winners will get this adorable Washcloth Hand Puppets Pattern!

 
How sweet would these be for a baby? I can't think of a baby or little kid I know that wouldn't absolutely LOVE these. The PDF pattern includes all 5 animals, a puppy, hippo, giraffe, alligator and zebra.

Contest CLOSED

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