3.13.2012

(Giveaway) Pink Poodle Bows

I was so excited when Pink Poodle Bows contacted us to try out one of their patterns!  They have a ton of irresistible little girl dresses and rompers, and I would have chosen any one of those in a second, but I just kept returning my gaze to their series of E-readers.
If you recall, a little while ago, I did sew myself a 'Kindle Keeper' with the help of Melissa at the Polka Dot Chair.  It was covered with iron-on vinyl, and I really do love it...{check my kindle keeper out here}but I wanted to try out another pattern, and maybe make one for my mom for Mother's Day.  {with baby coming, I fee like I should be on top of these things, ya know?}I was anxious to try out the other format, as well...my first one was sort of a sleeve, and I thought it would be fun to make a 'book-like' one.  
As easy as the tut was to make the original Kindle Keeper that I made, there were just a lot of steps, including ironing on the vinyl...and sewing on vinyl is tricky, so my stitches weren't perfect and pretty.
The Pink Poodle Bow's E-reader pattern was soooo simple and easy to follow.

Here are a couple of my favorite things that I liked about this pattern:  First of all, it doesn't matter if you have a Kindle, a Nook, a Kindle Touch, Fire, Kindle 4, Nook Color, Tablet, Touch...or even an iPad.  This pattern gives you measurements to fit any and all of those...and I'm sure I missed some.  Love that.  Just because I have a Kindle, doesn't mean that anyone that I want to make it for does, as well, so this is the perfect versatility pattern. 
Second, I did not buy 1 single thing for this pattern (don't tell my mom).  I suppose I had left-over fusible fleece, but otherwise, I had all the stuff...the amount of fabric required is minimal.  I love it when I can make something out of stuff I already have!
Thirdly...Quick Project...Don't be fooled by the 18 pages.  It is indeed 18 pages to download the pattern/instructions, but that's because it's such a versatile pattern, as I mentioned before, and it's so nicely explained...you can't mess it up!
Giveaway Time!
Pink Poodle Bows has offered to give 1 of our readers a pattern of their choice!  Get excited!
here's what you need to do to win:
- follow iCandy (duh)
- head on over to Pink Poodle Bows etsy shop, check out all of their fun dresses and other e-reader (there are other styles than the one I picked...and they are equally as darling) patterns and come back and tell us what you'd choose if you won!
 Please don't forget to leave us your email address in your comments so we can let you know if you won!
Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

43 comments:

  1. The Pink Poodle Bows has a lot of patterns. I think it would be a toss-up between the Bella Strip Work dress, and the Two Mini Skirts In One pattern. Good on you for getting in ahead of time with the mother's day stuff... I must work on mine!

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  2. oh it is so hard to choose all of those glorious patterns!! I think I would go with this one...Pants Pattern PDF sewing pattern...Wide Leg Lil Diva Pants ...sizes 6-10, Easy Girl Baby
    Racheibug@cox.net

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  3. It would definately be
    Girls Dress Pattern PDF sewing pattern...The Criss-Cross Avery Dress sizes 12m-5T, baby girls easy sew
    for me!
    sherryws (at) dodo (dot) com (dot) au

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  5. would pick the crisscross avery dress pattern. thecraftimgfiend@gmail.com

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  6. I love the Olivia Reverse knot dress! Really a cute one, but they all are!
    Evin5 at aol dot com

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  7. I'm torn between the Bella Strip Work Dress and the Criscross Avery Dress. Too Cute! angelita.333@hotmail.com

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  8. I think it would have to be the Romper pattern How could I resist its cuteness?
    richak21 at sbcglobal dot net

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  9. This is so hard to choose!! But I would pick...the EReader Cover Pattern. I love the pocket on it!!

    sunshine3456 at gmail.com

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  10. Love the EReader pattern that has a pocket for whatever (it shows earbuds) as well as a place for the reader! super cute!

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  11. Wow! So many that I love. I am going to purchase a few right now, but if I won I would choose one of the sweet rompers or dresses. I'm actually pretty in love with the Riley Dress. anabrightful at yahoo dot com

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  12. I'd probably choose the padded e-reader cover pattern. I'm so clumsy, anything to add any protection would be good!

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  13. Such cute patterns! I would choose the e-reader cover 2 pattern like the one you made. My Kindle needs a cover too! :)

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  14. I like the criss cross Avery dress. :)

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  15. I follow you via email & I would choose the E-Reader Cover Pattern that opens like a book would. Thanks for the giveaway!
    hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com

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  16. I make lots of dresses for "Little Dresses For Africa" in the pillow case style... I'd love to have the 'Reese Peasant Dress' Pattern in size 7/8 for a little change... Thanks for offering this.. I love your blog... Gail

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  17. i'd like to make my daughter a kindle cover. but they sure have a lot of cute stuff. skeime / gmail

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  18. The Riley dress is just too cute! Love it. Thanks

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  19. I love the e-reader cover 2 pattern . I would love to be able to make covers for my Kindle and my iPad . dawncrn2@bellsouth.net

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  20. I just bought 3 patterns earlier tonight, but was agonizing over a fourth one. It would have to be The Babydoll Dress. jeanette terry at gmail dot com

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  21. I follow icandy! mrs.jeffery@hotmail.com

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  22. Olivia reverse knot dress is so darling. mrs.jeffery@hotmail.com

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  23. I'm a follower!! kellybig_eyes@hotmail.com

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  24. I love the Hannah Dress!! kellybig_eyes@hotmail.com

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  25. I would really like the brown polka dot with zebra stripes. mghowell8@msn.com

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  26. It would be so hard to choose because all those dress patterns are darling! But my favorite would be the Hailey Peasant Dress, I think.

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  27. I love Pink Poodle Bow patterns! I made the Madison dress last year for my little girl. Her patterns are so easy to follow! So if I were picking this time it would either be one of the knot dresses or Bella Strip Work dress. They're all so cute!

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  28. I love the Reese peasant dress and the wide leg diva pants for my youngest, or one of the Kindle covers for my oldest, all the patterns are gorgeous!

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  29. I am torn between the e-reader covers and the Grace apron dress patterns!
    themrsward at yahoo dot com

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  30. I think I'd choose the The Madison Dress

    kreatita(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. I love the The Reese Peasant Dress!
    mommy.2kidsnc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. I would choose the The Grace Apron Dress! My granddaughter would LOVE this! I made similar fabric ones for my daughter's wedding that each little flower girl wore (my granddaughter was one of them) and she loved it! This is adorable!

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  33. oops! Forgot my email!! sandyalger56@yahoo.com

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  34. I would get the criss cross Avery pattern. Love the patterns very easy to follow! Thanks for the giveaway! jaemama2723@gmail.com

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  35. I'm a follower! jaemama2723@gmail.com

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  36. I love the Fleece Aviator Hat, Owl and Aviator Goggles, sizes 0-8 and would love to sew this for my new grandbaby that is due in October!! katethomas@mchsi.com Absolutely love your website and all the sewing ideas!

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  37. criss-cross avery
    sillyfrills @ gmail.com

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  38. zieglje99@yahoo.com
    I would choose the Fleece Aviator Hat, Owl and Aviator Goggles! It is so cute and I could make them for my nephews!

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