Tuesday, October 25, 2011

My Circle Skirt Article (with Giveaway!)

Readers, I'm so excited! I wrote an article for Quick Stuff to Sew, and it's on newsstands now. It's a publication from the editors of Threads. (You may know that I'm obsessed with Threads magazine, so this feels like a brush with greatness for yours truly.) I'm giving away a copy; read to the end for details.


An editor approached me early in the year, saying they were looking for an article on drafting and sewing circle skirts. Would I be interested in writing something like that? Um, yeah! I love making circle skirts, and here was an opportunity to do a tutorial that would be professionally illustrated, photographed, and edited. I was all over it, readers.

Circle skirts aren't hard at all, but they take a little bit of math to draft the pattern. I'm really proud of the instructions in this article--in fact, I've gone back to refer to them myself a couple times!



There are two skirt examples in the article. One is knee-length red taffeta with a sparkly button closure at the waist. The second is a tea-length variation with a layer of polka dot tulle over iridescent taffeta, with a simple bow sash. My friends at B&J provided the fabric, so it's the good stuff. If you ever want some of this amazing tulle, give them a call--they have it in a jillion colors.


I have the samples at home now, but they're so tiny that I just get to stare at them longingly rather than wear them. The models wore a 25" waist. I had several minor panic attacks while sewing, terrified that I'd made the skirts too small. They looked so miniscule! They'd barely fit on my old Cabbage Patch doll, Barney! But all was well; it turns out models really are that skinny.


You can order the issue online here, and I've seen it in the newsstand at Barnes & Noble. But I'm giving away a copy to one reader here! Just leave a comment (email address included, please, just so I can notify you if you win). I'll draw a name at the end of the day tomorrow. Readers from all locations eligible!

273 comments:

  1. Ooh, how exciting! I'd love a copy. The skirts look gorgeous, as your work always does. Skinny models - who'd have guessed?

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  2. I LOVE quick stuff to sew. Congrats.

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  3. You have the best blog ever! Would love a copy of the magazine :)

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  4. Congratulations, Gertie! I think Threads is a great publication, but I didn't know that QSTS existed. I'll have to check it out, especially for your article.

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  5. I have used that tulle too! It's the best.

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  6. I agree: the skirt looks gorgeous! I'd love to win a copy: Priscilla Folley prittyprit@yahoo.com

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  7. I love circle skirts and I love your blog! Congrats on the write-up! :)

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  8. I'd love a copy. I would have been worried too, how tiny!

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  9. I'd love a copy! If I don't win, I'll make sure to pick up a copy when I'm in New York in November. Congrats on the publication.

    frk[dot]bustad[at]gmail[dot]com

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  10. I would love to have a copy! thnaks.

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  11. Hi Gretchen! I recently discovered your blog and followed you through the bombshell dress course (which btw was awesome!) and would of course love a copy! All the best from Sweden!

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  12. What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks so much

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  13. Congrats! Love that tulle. 25-inch waists, not so much;-)

    [ydechance (at) hotmail (dot) com}

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  14. I'd love a copy of this mag. I really identify with your designs and sensibility. Please enter me. And congrats on your article!

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  15. Congrats! I would love to make one myself, but I keep getting sidetracked by other projects!

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  16. Yesh pleash!

    catherine(at)canny-cat(dot)com :O)

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  17. Congrats! Love your blog, have been a Threads fan for decades, now will have to check out quick stuff, so great your hard work is paying off.
    Love your passion!

    and circle skirts are the bomb, I'd love to win!

    Kim

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  18. I live over seas so a magazine in English is a treat and I don't see many. Winning a copy would be WONDERFUL. I love your blog as I am getting back into dress making after many years of quilting. Thanks for the great blog!

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  19. Oh sign me up!
    Those are beautiful skirts. I love the overlay. any chance you can just take off the waist band and make the inner circle bigger for yourself? The tea length one should be long enough to do that.
    cathy2684 at gmail

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  20. How wonerful! I'd love to get my hands on a copy! I propably order it even if I don't get lucky, but foreign postal fees are always a pain. :)

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  21. congratulations on getting published! i've never seen that magazine before but would love to get a copy.

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  22. That is awesome! I love Threads magazines and website myself. They have been a lifesaver.

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  23. I'll always be grateful to you for saving the last remnants of my sanity when I was hemming a circle skirt this summer! Congratulations on the new publication :)

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  24. I just love circle skirts, but I've never made one myself.

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  25. Since I probably won't be able to get my hands on that magazine here in Swdedn I love the opportunity to win it! gabriellazamudio @ yahoo. se

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  26. Hi gertie, since this magazine is not available in the Netherlands: PICK ME PICK ME...! Look towards the East and see me jumping with my arms waving from the european mainland! Yes, that girl with the brown short hair! Anyway, love your blog and congrats on the article!

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  27. I've been wanting to make a circle skirt! Count me in! :)

    emmalemma56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  28. Congratulations! I've looked through past issues of Quick Stuff to Sew, and it's a fun magazine.
    MadeByTrisha [at] gmail [dot] com

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  29. I would LOVE to win a copy to make that skirt! The skirt looks adorable! E-Mail me at kristycreighton (at) charter (dot) net.

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  30. I've been eying this magazine and haven't bought it ye. Hope I win the give away! Thanks, Gertie.

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  31. How fun! I'll have to buy a copy even if I don't win the drawing!

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  32. Good for you! What an honor to be published. I've made half-circle skirts before and would love to try a full circle skirt using your amazing article.

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  33. How cool! I would love to win this...If I don't I do believe that I will quickly be snatching this up at Barnes and Noble to make that circle skirt! Swoon! P.S. I love your class on craftsy.com! So informative! I've learned so much already! Thanks!

    Jfreak923 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  35. I'd love to win a copy! I could do with some ideas of quick things to sew for christmas presents! The circle skirt would be perfect for my best friend!

    Just wanted to let you know that thanks to your bombshell dress course on Craftsy, I successfully made a lapped zipper on a dress for a wedding. I was so proud!

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  36. Love your fabric choices! I'm obsessed with circle skirts. I think I've made seven or eight. :) I love the idea of a button closure.

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  37. wow, that's awesome Gertie!!
    your skirts look gorgeous, it's really too bad they are so small :(

    I'm gonna try making a circle skirt this week, for a 50's Halloween party!

    quipardue@yahoo.com

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  38. Congratulations! The skirts look gorgeous!

    forrest.nicole(at)hotmail.com

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  39. Congrats on your tutorial! I love the look of circle skirts.
    roboticwhimsy@gmail.com

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  40. I love following your blog. You help me belive I can create bitchin vintage wears too.
    I would love to try a few circle skirts.
    check me out
    bestfamilycircus.blogspot.com
    THanks again
    Tori torirae.creighton@gmail.com

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  41. Congratulations! Those skirts are stunning; I would love to win the issue and make my own!
    anita.sews@comcast.net

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  42. what a fun thing, you are soo accomplished. I would love that magazine, doubt it shows up in Denmark though.
    tania_gr17 at yahoo dot com

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  43. When I was a little girl, i used to love circle skirts due to the 'spinny' nature of them. Not much has changed now that I'm 30. :-)

    Congrats!

    CaseyWilliams at Gmail

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  44. Love circle skirts... althouhg hard to draw (and longer piece of fabric required), they are easy and quick to sew. Now I'm tempted to sew your gingham taffeta skirt... Thanks for your sewing posts!!
    Sescun from Spain
    sescunma@unizar.es

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  45. Congratulations on the article! I can't believe the models had 25" waists!!! I just sewed a satin dress for my 2-year old daughter with a 20" waist. Crazy!
    - Liz

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  46. Congratulations! i'd love to win a copy.
    kbroadd1 -at- gmail -dot- com

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  47. Congratulations! They look beautiful!
    I would love to win a copy :)

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  48. Oh Gertie, how lovely. Please count me in! x

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  49. Of all the giveaways on all the blogs this is the best ever! I'd love, love to win a copy... sarahlcobb@gmail.com,

    Sarah (I love your blog!)

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  50. My first comment didn't post . . . hoping this isn't a duplicate.

    Looking forward to reading the article . . . hope I win, but I'll buy it if not.

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  51. Congratultions that is awesome news! You are an amazing seamstress and many many many people can learn from you. On that note..... I would love to learn from you, by winning that issue! My name is Crystal and you can reach me at FancyMatter@live.com.

    Thanks

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  52. Wow polka dot tulle?! Awesome! Congrats on the article :)

    damiarain at yahoo dot com

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  53. Congrats on the magazine feature! I would love to make a quick-sew layered lace skirt for the holidays in a neutral that could take me into Spring (see MiuMiu S12). Thanks for sharing a copy!

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  54. I've made circle skirts for my daughter, but never thought of one for me. Now I can't stop thinking about it. I would love to get my hands on that article!

    (If you ever need to clean out your stash of samples, I have a 25 inch waist too!!!) :)

    ladyscienist(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. OOPS! it's

    LADYSCIENTIST(at)yahoo.

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  56. What a great opportunity for you! I've been wanting to make another circle skirt, and would so love to have a copy of your article. I live in Scotland, so not sure if I can order a copy. : )

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  57. Congrats on the article! And thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine!

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  58. That is awesome! I'm actually trying to make my first circle skirt for my Halloween costume. We'll see how that turns out!

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  59. I would love to have the guidance... maggiea54@aol.com

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  60. I would soooooooooo love a copy! thanks for this amazing blog, every time I read it I learn something new!

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  61. I love your blog and i hope i win the magizine. good karma

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  62. Congrats on the article!! A shockingly thin model.....*no way*

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  63. I would like a copy of that magazine!
    lizzyvintage(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)mx

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  64. Hello Gertie! love your website, can't believe the lovely giveaway! Threads is sooooo hard to get hold of here in the north of the UK - I would love the chance to win this - ps love the blog too! x

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  65. Love the skirts - I've become a bit of a skirt junkie lately!

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  66. Congrats on your exciting publication! I would love to be entered for a copy of the magazine.

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  67. congrats on being published! I'd love to read this :)

    mtalia86 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  68. Oh I'd love a copy. I've made circle skirts for my daughter but still haven't done one for me. slhorman at gmail dot com

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  69. I love your blog! As usual great information. I have wanted to try a circle skirt and now there is going to be no stopping me. I would love a copy of the magazine. russetlocks@hotmail.com

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  70. Congratulations on your article! It looks fabulous, and the skirts are just yummy. I'd love a chance to win a copy. And oh, the tulle! Wow. So pretty.

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  71. That's so awesome. I'm getting my copy today.

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  72. Hey, congrats on the article!

    I'd love to have a copy, because I like to have an american sewing magazine!

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  73. That I'm going to make with your bombshell dress's bustier top.

    wendyywwong(at)shaw.ca

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  74. Congratulations! I'd love a copy!

    rmacoskey at gmail dot com

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  75. Congratulations on the published article Gretchen! If I don't win the copy i will be dure to check it out on the newstands.

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  76. Yes I think I can make a circle skirt so I hope I win. Thanks for the giveaway and have a nice day.

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  77. Yay! I would love to have this magazine! Congrats on the article, can't wait to read it.

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  78. Love that tule and it looks like an amazing article!
    marloesh . j (at) gmail . com

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  79. Congratulations! I'd love a copy.

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  80. Now you're really big timing it! Congrats!

    [nichole (dot) mccormick (at) gmail (dot) com]

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  81. Congrats Gertie! My mom and I love you blog and we would be so excited to win a copy of your article :)

    Csunnyswim[at]gmail[dot]com

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  82. ooohhh! Definitely count me in! Is this the article you were working on when we met in NYC? :)

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  83. That polka dot tulle is gorgeous!
    sarahnargle@gmail.com

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  84. Yay for you! I'd love a copy, of course. :)

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  85. Congratulations!! I definitely would love to win a copy, otherwise I'll just have to haul my wild kids to Barnes and Noble and no one wants that...

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  86. I really do like the fabric that you used! lilkimchee@gmail.com

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  87. Congratulations- Getting published in a magazine is a great accomplishment! I love reading your blog & would love a copy of your issue! Thank you!

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  88. Those are gorgeous, and I'd love to learn howt o make them!

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  89. I was just thinking that perhaps it's time for me to start making a whole closet of circle skirts (knee-length with pockets for me) - this would be perfect!

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  90. I've been meaning to make a circle skirt! This would be perfect. emmalawson (at) gmail

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  91. Count me in!
    idrankthekoolaid
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  92. Oh yes I would love to win this magazine. If I don't I'll track it down and buy just to see your lovely article. I love making your gathered skirts and have three of them now and will love trying the circle skirt too!!

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  93. I'd love to see your article! I haven't heard of this magazine, but then I'm in the UK and getting hold of threads is a headache - but one worth having! Please add me to your giveaway!

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  94. Circle skirts are my favorite item of clothing. I am going to try and learn how to sew them correctly and maybe this is the easiest way. Thank you for including the "foreign kids" as well. I don't have a barnes and noble here in Norway. :)

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  95. Sure, I'd be tickled to win this issue!

    I used to make "poodle" (circle) skirts for the girls who served at our local '50s style diner. Those were so much fun!

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  96. Ooh, circle skirts. I'd love to win the magazine and look forward to reading your article.

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  97. It would be a blast to win a copy!

    And, 25 inch waist? I'm considered skinny by many, but my waist is more than 25 inches. Still, as a Threads follower myself, what an opportunity! My email is fmgill at wb4me dot com.

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  98. Congratulations! I would love the read the article :)


    marissa.sousa@hotmail.com

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  99. I love circle skirts too!! would love to win a copy of the magazine with your article :)

    sue.e.reynolds (at) gmail.com

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  100. I would love to win!!

    eliz_lind at yahoo dot ca

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  101. I love circle skirts and Threads magazine so I'd love a copy! Fingers crossed! doveg21@hotmail.com

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  102. Oooh! I have been thinking of endeavoring to sew just such a skirt.

    Congratulations on your publication!

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  103. Congratulations on your article! Please enter me in your drawing for the free copy (even though I never win anything). I've never made a circle skirt before, but it's probably time for me to try.

    C.B.

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  104. Congratulations! I would love to have a copy. Petitemess@gmail.com
    I love your blog.

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  105. Wow! Quick, easy and gorgeous!!! I'd love to have a copy for myself. Congrats on you brush with greatness!

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  106. I always tend to have a challenging time with properly sewing the hem. This should be a big help.

    Congrats on your article :)

    Please enter me...
    michellemr at ymail

    Merci

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  107. Wow that is so exciting! Hooray for you! toniafrazier@hotmail.com

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  108. congrats! count me in:)

    ktothova at gmail dot com

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  109. I may as well jump in! I love Threads too. shepherd@buckeye-express.com

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  110. Ahh, I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that issue! Congrats! kmjones3@gmail.com

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  111. Congrats, Gertie! I'm definitely picking up a copy of this (unless I just so happen to win---fingers crossed!).

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  112. I'd love to win it. Everytime I travel somewhere, I try to buy a local sewing magazine. As I don't own any american so far, I'd like to have a look.

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  113. Congratulations!! I will definitely look out for this magazine here in UK, if I'm not the lucky one!

    suzysewingblog[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk

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  114. Yay! Dear Gertie in a book! And circle skirts! Oy!
    :)))

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  115. Congratulations!!! I love the skirt with the polka dot tulle. Life always need more polka dots.

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  117. Congratulations Gertie! You are our rising star in the sewing world. I've subscribed to Threads (regular mag) since its start but I don't have the quick things to sew mag so please put me in the drawing.

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  118. I am new to sewing so quick projects are always very appealing :) congrats on the article!

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  119. Congratulations, Gertie. How exciting for you. I would love a copy of the magazine. My email is elisdzs[at]gmail[dot]com

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  120. How fun! I'm in need of a couple of outfits for Christmas and weddings, and this would fit the bill wonderfully!

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  121. What beautiful skirts!! Never saw that mag in germany, so I'm in.
    Greetings to NYC.

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  122. Wow, congrats! Getting published in Threads, how awesome! 25 in waisted models?! Eeep!
    As I'm not sure if I can even get QSTS, I'd love to win the giveaway! aldara (at) gmx (dot) net. :)

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  123. I have not seen the magazine yet, but I am so happy for you. Your progress within this community of professional, inspirational, and amazing people is certainly something to be proud of. Bravo. And if I am lucky enough to receive the magazine, I would certainly be grateful as well.

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  124. That looks very cool- I have never seen that mag in New Zealand! But I find sewing mags are often hard to find here - thanks goodness for my local library.
    Caroline
    carolinefosteratkins@yahoo.co.uk

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  125. Congratulations! I'd love a copy too - I have some polka dot cotton sateen that would be perfect as a circle skirt.

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  126. Circle skirts are win! I'd love to get a copy - auroraceleste (at) gmail

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  127. Congrats on the article!
    I would love a copy tho. Shame we have no fun sewingmagazines over in sweden so if I want one I need to order over the net. Gets kinda expencive fast :(

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  128. I would love to win! And congrats on the article too. You are everywhere in sewing now, my goodness what a lucky girl!
    Michelle
    shell_rock_44@hotmail.com

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  129. Hi Gertie! Congrats on the article! I love your blog!

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  130. I am a very novice sewer and this looks like the type of project I could tackle!

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  131. I would love a copy! And I hope you find a very skinny girl that would be overjoyed to call a beautiful circle skirt her own.

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  132. Oooh, circle skirt novice here - I'd love a copy. stummel@hotmail.com

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  133. How cool! I'd love to check it out

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  134. Ouu pick me. I live in the arctic and so no chance of picking this up anytime soon.

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  135. It must be thrilling to see your name in print attached to a beautiful project!

    Sign me up!
    clio[dot]phineas[at]gmail[dot]com

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  136. The blue tulle is gorgeous! I f you ever have to get rid of that skirt i'd take it, it's my waist measurement (pretty sure my hips are way bigger than the models though!) Would love to get a copy of the magazine

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  137. Woohoo for you!!
    We know your greatness w/ the needle & thread, and now 'tis there for the world to see :)

    I'd love to win this!
    SummerWren68@gmail.com

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  138. Awesome skirt. I would like to make it. Great blog, thanks Gertie.

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  139. Congratulations!! I love taffeta - I may have to do one of these for a holiday outfit! Thinking.....
    Yes, I would love to win a copy - fourkid@mindspring.com
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  140. I could have used this info when making a circle skirt with a handkerchief hem for my daughter. I tried making in pull on (she was 6) and it didn't fit for too long.

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  141. Gertie! I've been dancing with your lovely blog and following your adventures incognito (I think) for a while. I have all the Threads Magazines on DVD. My favorite article each issue is the "Quick to Make". Thanks for all you do!!

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  142. Very nice skirts! I really like the polka-dot tulle, and I'm not generally a polka-dot fan, nor a fan of tulle, so go figure.
    cindy.wood@insightbb.com

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  143. I Dont think ive ever seen that magazine before!
    And my Tea length cirkle skirt is singing on its last tune, so this is what i need, a proper guide so itll last longer.

    Caroline, Sweden
    Ohmahgad.blogspot.com

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  144. I'll enter, but I am on my way to B&N. I figure your brush with greatness elevates me!! I can say I "know" you. How wonderful. and I do love circle skirts.

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  145. QSTS mags are hard to source here in Australia and very expensive. It does't stop me from purchasing them when I find them though! Hope I don't miss this issue.
    Helga145@ yahoo.com.au

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  146. Congrats on your article!!! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.

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  147. Very nice, congratulations! kudobudo@earthlink.net

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  148. Congrats on the article! I'd love to win a copy! I've also been thinking of you as I leave for "couture camp" with Susan Khalje and Kenneth King in NYC tomorrow. Hope I have as much fun as you did!
    email(at)brooksann(dot)com

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  149. Congratulations on your brush, or head first dive, with greatness!

    I would love a copy :)

    em.lettering@gmail.com

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  150. Congratulations! I'd love to win a copy! Thank-you!

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  151. I'd love to win that copy! georgiedean65@gmail.com

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  152. Yes please!

    theblugator at gmail.com

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  153. This brings back memories; we were required to make a circular skirt at school. So I would love to see an updated way of doing things!

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  154. Congrats! Looks fabulous and I know sewers are going to love it! I'm new to sewing so a free copy would be great! =D kvfog@hotmail.com

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  155. Great job!
    Thanks for giveaway, I would like to have a copy, it´s so exciting!

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  156. Wow congratulations!!! I'd love a copy of the magazine. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  157. Thanks for the giveaway Gertie. Most kind of you..... Sheila semcqu@gmail.com

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  158. Great article, congratulations! I'd love to read the magazine.
    lore
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  159. Would love a copy of Threads! Circle skirts are so much fun - I've sewn one for a little girl (21 inch waist!) but not for myself.

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  160. i love circle skirts and i went through a ton of material trying to figure out the pattern myself. finally a lady at my sewing class felt sorry for me and gave me a pattern. dondalonda[at]hotmail.com

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  161. Congratulations! I am so excited for you and all the wonderful things happening for you. Wow, that is skinny!!! email:
    sewlikechanel@gmail.com

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  162. congratulations! I hope you'll get other occasion to write articles like this!
    I hope you pick me!
    my email is misako [dot] violet [at] gmail [dot] com

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  163. Congrats on the article! The first step to total sewing world domination!

    sbeaubien@gmail.com

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  164. Oooh, pick me, pick me! My address is apollo.kitten(at)comcast.net. Nothing wrong with being super-skinny: i'm average in all areas except a 28 inch waist.

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  165. Oh my, that tulle is lovely! I might have to make a trip to see if my local B&N has that mag in stock. :)
    teatime4one @ gmail.com

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  166. Congratulations on being published!
    :)Alana

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  167. Congratulations! I love the fabrics you used!
    Could I go in the draw please.
    asimplefibrelife@gmail.com
    Cheers, Vanessa

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  168. Oh how cool! love circle skirts and I'm loving that top on the cover too....
    Count me in :-)

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  169. I would love a copy! Circle skirts have always been on my list of things to sew. Now with your amazing instructions I will finally tackle it!

    Victoriaandzoe@gmail.com

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  170. thanks so much id love this! scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  171. First of all, congratulations, how wonderful! And - pick me, I would love to win a copy ;)

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  172. I'd want any magazine with an article you wrote!!! bring it on!!!

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  173. Hi Gertie! Congratulations!
    lianne@lordpudding.com

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  174. oh my goodness. that's exactly how I felt when I was making things for friends who were much smaller than I am. And I always freak out if something looks too small. It looks great!! congrats on the article :)

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  175. Congratulations! I'd love a copy.

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  176. I have have been invaded by sewing bug because of a young lady who came to work in my office. I love circle skirts and I intend to make one. Only thing is that since I last made one for myself I have gotten really big. I hope it turns out alright. Thanks Gertie.

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  177. A new magazine!!! I must say I haven't seen that one in the newsagents 'Down Under'. We really are a bit behind the eight ball when it comes to fashion and such. It would be great to have a peek at it before subscribing. And congrats. on having an article published in it...

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  178. Oh yes please! I've watched you youtube video on circle skirts, but would love a copy of this.
    annalorinc@hotmail.com

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  179. This is great news Gertie! I would love to read the article and your insight to the skirt. i know you talked a little about it in you r sew retro course but more info is always better:) (I love threads also and have many older issues:) )

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  180. Congrats on the article! I'd love to learn how to sew a circle skirt, so if I don't win, I'll definitely have to try and find myself a copy. :)

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  181. Hi Gertie,

    The skirts look fab! Im only new to sewing but would love to have a go at sewing one for myself. A copy of your article would sure help! BTW love, love, love your blog it is really helping me in my sewing endeavours :) Stacey. (staceylkennedy@gmail.com)

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  182. i have the same feeling abut waist measurements when i'm doing waistbands for my miss22 who at over 5' 10" has a 24" waist...secretly, between you and me, i could actually admit to waist/height ratio envy LOL

    Gertie, who wouldn't love a copy the magazine when you've had even an iota of input??

    nslangford@yahoo.com.au

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  183. Never mind the magazine (although I'm sure it's great - actually, please enter me imogen.sparks@gmail.com), I want to win the gorgeous red skirt!

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  184. I'd like to see this magazine! (As MANY other people) :)It's great that magazines publish hoq to make quick things - more people are encourages to sew!

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  185. Congratulations! What a thrill to be published in a magazine. Circle skirts are so much fun, I will have to look for a copy of this issue (if I don't win ;)!

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  186. Wow! But you are already famous! Look at the number of comments this post generated! Sign me up too, for the fan-club as well as the give-away.

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  187. Ohhhh, that blue irridescent with the polka dot tulle and tea length...love it all!
    Laurie

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