you choose this time ~ and enter monday’s giveaway!

Marc
The Monthly Stitch

Huh? That’s correct, Dear Readers. You get to tell me which pattern to make for March. And automatically become eligible in Monday’s Sew Grateful Week Giveaway.

The Monthly Stitch has decided to make the March challenge a bit more involved: We’re supposed to choose 3 patterns we haven’t made and ask all our Dear Readers to choose which one we should make.

Are you up for it?? I hope so!

Below are your choices. Click any photo to go to full views of each pattern and read my comments. Do make your own comments as well!

#1 – might make the top or the complete dress ~ will depend on our finicky weather!

#2 – definitely thinking summery rayon for this one, only open sleeves as they’re cooler for me in heat & humidity, if that ever arrives

#3 shorter version ~ liked this one in case we get as ferocious a summer as we’ve had winter

I’ve plenty of fabric, and frankly need to reserve those decisions until March arrives, and we can see what the weather’s going to be. It might be fleece – it might be rayon. Who knows?!

Puh-lease take a sec and make a quick reply below any time before Monday, and you’ll automatically be entered in the monday sew grateful week giveaway. Details for my 5 giveaways will be posted later this week – but this is one of them. Will mail internationally!

92 thoughts on “you choose this time ~ and enter monday’s giveaway!”

Maryall 1 March 2014 at 09:12

I also vote n. 2 – more like my style, too 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author1 March 2014 at 12:36
  
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swoodsonsays 28 February 2014 at 19:46

Mccalls #2 because I also have that and haven’t sewn it 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author28 February 2014 at 20:08
  
  Haven’t come across anyone who has sewn it yet, so I might be trailblazing. Not my fav thing to do, but will muddle onward & report accordingly.
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Mary Assue 27 February 2014 at 09:38

I vote for #2.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author27 February 2014 at 13:03
  
  Thanks for your vote, Mary!
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showandtellmeg 27 February 2014 at 09:24

I’d have to go with the McCalls top in the middle 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author27 February 2014 at 13:02
  
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sewbountifully 26 February 2014 at 17:21

Love choice number one… the top with the cowl neck 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author26 February 2014 at 18:43
  
  Gotcha both times, as 1 vote, though!
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Kristin 26 February 2014 at 11:39

I love the maxi! Make that one!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author26 February 2014 at 14:28
  
  Thanks, Kristin – but which maxi, the summer or winter?!
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  1. Kristin 26 February 2014 at 17:00
    
    the summer version of course! (how you could read my mind, i have no idea… ;-))
    
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    1. CurlsnSkirls Post author26 February 2014 at 18:41
      
      Gee, Kristin, I forgot to go into mind-reading phase whilst reading your post. My bad – sorry! 😉
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cathynd95 24 February 2014 at 19:25

My vote is in!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author24 February 2014 at 19:59
  
  Cathy, I don’t have anything prior to this message right here – scroll down & you’ll see.
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  1. cathynd95 24 February 2014 at 20:35
    
    So many of these, I get confused! Choice #2 ia my vote.
    
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    1. CurlsnSkirls Post author24 February 2014 at 21:51
      
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Helen Chaffin 24 February 2014 at 14:13

#2 the McCalls blouse just screams Spring! lol!
Helen

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author24 February 2014 at 19:58
  
  Thank you, Helen!
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Laurie 24 February 2014 at 12:08

#3! I love me a maxi and that one is divine!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author24 February 2014 at 13:51
  
  Thank you, Laurie!
  Although I must admit I wasn’t thinking maxi – too humid here – but definitely midi.
  Hope that’s ok. 😉
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shawnta715 23 February 2014 at 17:31

It was tough between #2 and #3 but I’m going to go with #2 the McCalls blouse!!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author23 February 2014 at 22:43
  
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ndimi 22 February 2014 at 22:43

Definitely the McCall’s, it’s just so flirty.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author23 February 2014 at 07:48
  
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elaineoc 22 February 2014 at 08:47

I vote for the McCalls blouse – I have the same pattern but have yet to tackle it, so I’m curious what you would do 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author22 February 2014 at 14:18
  
  Goody,someone with the same pattern!
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Jen 22 February 2014 at 04:17

I like the McCalls blouse, it is super cute and looks really comfy..

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author22 February 2014 at 14:19
  
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Anne W 21 February 2014 at 07:55

I’m voting for the McCalls blouse, because I cannot resist a bow!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author21 February 2014 at 10:42
  
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Vanessa Nichole (@badattack) 21 February 2014 at 02:51

Loving the McCall’s in the center–I can’t pull off a blouse like that, so I love seeing other folks make them up!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author21 February 2014 at 10:44
  
  Thank you, Vanessa ~ hope I can pull it off, if it wins!
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rachsews 20 February 2014 at 15:23

I love number 2, but I am going with number 3, as I think it’s one of those sleeper patterns which could become something awesome!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author20 February 2014 at 17:56
  
  Thanks, Rachel! Mmmm, can’t wait for weather warm enough to wear it…
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cristina 20 February 2014 at 11:16

I´ll vote for the Jiffy! Thanks!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author20 February 2014 at 13:25
  
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ThreadTime 20 February 2014 at 10:30

I had a difficult time choosing between the Jiffy and the McCalls, but I’m going for the Jiffy.
Have fun!
Ramona

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author20 February 2014 at 10:54
  
  Thank you, Ramona ~ Am having fun reading what everyone thinks!
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thevintagetraveler 20 February 2014 at 08:26

I think I’d choose the McCall’s top, just because it is so versatile.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author20 February 2014 at 08:46
  
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Pillows A-La-Mode 19 February 2014 at 20:58

Love, love, love that blouse in the middle! 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author20 February 2014 at 08:45
  
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Simona 19 February 2014 at 15:41

I love the mccalls top. Great idea for a giveaway! Might steal the idea !

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 19:02
  
  Thank you for your vote, Simona, and feel free to use the idea as it didn’t originate with me! It’s from someone far in the past, no doubt, and just keeps getting passed along.
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Annie Case Hanks 19 February 2014 at 09:27

I like the McCall pattern.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:40
  
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Rebecca 19 February 2014 at 06:52

I vote for #3! Looks comfy and I really like the sleeves!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:39
  
  I do too, thanks!
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Wendy 19 February 2014 at 05:46

My vote for #2. I love the girly bow tie!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:39
  
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sleepyerin 19 February 2014 at 05:21

I’m going against the crowd – Number 3. It just looks like it would be effortless in the right fabric and it would be so fun to accessorise

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:39
  
  I sooo agree – thank you!
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oursewingpatch 19 February 2014 at 04:02

I rather like number 2 Dellis, versatile summer top …. Just the job as you are well due some nice weather x

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:38
  
  Thank you, Samantha.
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1107nikki 19 February 2014 at 03:33

#2, the blouse. Looks good

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:37
  
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Kat H 19 February 2014 at 03:15

My pick is the McCalls blouse. So cute, especially with that bow at the neck! 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:37
  
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Cheryl Scott 18 February 2014 at 22:37

McCall’s 6648

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author19 February 2014 at 11:36
  
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My Sewing Suite 18 February 2014 at 22:30

#1 it looks cozy and today with our rainy cold in Seattle it is what I wish I was wearing:)

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 22:32
  
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LubbyGirl 18 February 2014 at 20:49

I really like the first one, but I think I’d choose the second one – it’s a very breezy looking style. Very pretty.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 22:23
  
  OK – another for that breezy blouse!
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macinic 18 February 2014 at 19:19

Nice choices!! I can’t go past #2, but #1 is so close!!! 😉

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 22:23
  
  #2 it is – thank you!
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nx44 18 February 2014 at 19:09

The Mccalls blouse

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 22:22
  
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atatphares 18 February 2014 at 17:58

I’m voting for #2-it is a very unique looking top!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 18:55
  
  Agreed! Now you know why I can’t decide.
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Chris 18 February 2014 at 16:22

I would go for #1 as the full dress version.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 18:54
  
  Thank you, Chris. That view screams “luxury” to me!
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Annette 18 February 2014 at 16:13

The McCall’s blouse jumps out at me. It would make a good transition from winter to fall or fall to winter.

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 18:53
  
  Or winter to spring – thank you!
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ltinuviel 18 February 2014 at 15:52

Very hard decision, cause all of them are very interesting to sew 🙂 I vote for #1 (maybe cause it’s still cold enough to not thinking for summer clothes 😀 )

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 16:02
  
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everystitchthoughtout 18 February 2014 at 15:46

Number 1 – love that blouse. I can see it getting heaps of use in the warmer weather that I’m sure must be heading your way (Here in the Southern Hemisphere we’re enjoying it now)

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 16:00
  
  If it’s still cold, it’ll probably be velour.
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kiwimagpieness 18 February 2014 at 15:09

#1 as the full dress version 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 15:59
  
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vinthillvintage 18 February 2014 at 14:42

I vote #1

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 14:50
  
  Thank you – is your snow melting like ours is?
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  1. vinthillvintage 18 February 2014 at 15:02
    
    Yes, slowly. We got 15″ followed by 2″ and then another inch last night. The pile hubby plowed out of the driveway turn around will be there til april!
    
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      We got maybe 5″, but last night’s is gone.
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thecuriouskiwi 18 February 2014 at 14:29

A hard choice between #1 and #2 but I think I’ll go with #2, I like that the sleeves are quite different 🙂

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 14:34
  
  Yes, those sleeves really interest me, too!
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Gjeometry 18 February 2014 at 14:14

Hmmmm, I vote for McCalls 6648. I like the big drapey sleeves and the cute bow neck. (ps, can’t remember if you voted for my Miss Bossy yet, but it is up on my blog for your voting pleasure) And, SEW excited Sew Grateful is back this year. I participated last year as well. Love me a good giveaway!

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1. CurlsnSkirls Post author18 February 2014 at 14:34
  
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Emmely 18 February 2014 at 14:11

My vote goes to choice #1 because of the three options that’s the one I would be most likely to make for myself.

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