Wow! Thank you all for the wonderful comments. As a self-taught seamstress I’m still hesitant to say “I made this” but you’ve given me a big dose of confidence. Thank You! Plus, I love the ideas coming in for the this dress. Making the skirt in a contrasting color, asymmetrical hemlines, cap sleeves, long sleeves, modesty panel and so much more. Plus, a big Thank You to Nancy and her team. Thanks for giving me and Sew News the opportunity to make the dress and share it will all you fantastic readers!
And, please check out the other bloggers and their fantastic take on Nancy’s knit patterns.
April 16, 2013 Nancy Zieman the Blog
April 17, 2013 Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing
April 18, 2013 Totally Stitchin
April 19, 2013 Sew Beautiful Magazine
April 20, 2013 Marie Madeline Studio
April 21, 2013 Stitchin Jenny’s
April 22, 2013 Amy Lou Who Sews
April 23, 2013 Sew News
April 24, 2013 Designs in Machine Embroidery
April 25, 2013 Riley Blake Designs
April 26, 2013 The Sewing Loft Blog
April 27, 2013 Nancy Zieman the Blog
Okay, so on to the winner. The winner will receive Nancy Zeiman’s book, Sew Knits with Confidence and four of her knit patterns. The winner was picked randomly by Random.org and the winner is… Rhonda E! Rhonda said:
…would love to learn new tricks to making it work for me. In this Santa Fe dress, I love how it’s a V-neck, but still gives plenty of coverage. I bet the bust seam could be dropped and look really cute over a contrasting top
Okay Rhonda, best be getting sewing! I would love to see your creations and how you mix it up! Please email me at sewnews@sewnews.com with your mailing address. Additionally, you can join Sewing District and post your creations there!
If you would like further information on Nancy Zieman’s patterns and book please visit her web page!
Thanks so much everyone!
Jill
Hello. Your site doesn’t provide an email address and the “contact us” format doesn’t fit my question.
Don’t want to broadcast question all over the blog. I sent a message through your face book page AND “contact us.” Unfortunately, “contact us” after hitting “send” only says thank you for your comment. No real way of knowing if or WHEN it will be read, reviewed, etc.
I will wait about 3-4 business days and if no response, I’ll keep posting until I get one. Thanks.