It has been a while since we had a giveaway on the blog. It’s about time! Those of you who have been to my blog must have noticed my sponsor’s banner Japan Lovely Crafts on the right sidebar. Β Japan Lovely Crafts is an Etsy store run by the very lovely Nobuko who is based in Japan and therefore has the best source to all your favourite Japanese sewing patterns, crochet patterns, masking tape, felting kits, fabric etc… basically all things kawaii! Β If you are looking for any items not listed in the store, you can always email her with your requests and suggestions as well.
When Nobuko offered to sponsored a giveaway, she even asked me to browse through her store to select the book for the giveaway. I got distracted and sidetracked by the lovely things in her store.
Check out this cheery colorful cloud deco tape. More deco tapes here,
this book that teaches you how to draw Sanrio characters!
and this Japanese DIY needle wool felt kit featuring seal brothers. Melting from the cuteness!
But I digress…. the giveaway is about a book, a Japanese sewing book. I finally decided on this book because I have the same book and I’ve even reviewed it beforeΒ so I know it will be a useful one for you. The book is targeted at first timers, but whether or not you are a first timer, you will benefit from the detailed sewing lessons which are displayed in step by step photographs. Especially helpful if you can’t read Japanese π
The book includes projects for tops, pants, skirts
The sizes included in the book (Left column states Bust/Waist/Hip)
For more pictures from this book, check out my book review here
Now for the important information. To participate in the giveaway, you just have to leave a comment below this post. It’s that simple because I’ve had past giveaways where readers who do not have Facebook or Twitter accounts feeling left out. However, for those of you who are active on social media or are even bloggers, you can earn additional chances to win!
For additional chances to win, you can do one (or more) of the following
13 September 2014 8am (Singapore time UTC+8 hours)
GMT – Midnight between Friday, 12 September 2014 and Saturday, 13 September 2014
Wonderful book! This would make me organize my sewing space…..
thanks for hosting this giveaway! would love to add this book to my library. π
This is so exciting. Thank you for sharing about this contest. I hope I win.
Love all the Japanese craft books. I am very happy to find this site of resource. π
FB account: caroline c tan
Thanks for the opportunity! I love your blog π
I liked both FB pages (I’m Raffaella AyuccΓ¬ C) and followed on Twitter (I’m @illnessillusion )
I liked JLC and JSB on facebook. I’m Janet lee on FB, but I know there’s tons of Janet Lee’s online. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve liked both on facebook. Hope I win this β‘
FB: G e r k S a n d r a
That book is so cute!
I already liked your facebook page, but I went ahead and liked Japan Lovely Crafts- my facebook name is Jordanwester
I followed them on twitter as well where my name is nouvellegamine
The book looks like it’s going to be lots of fun. I would love to have it since I am a beginning sewer.
Just love these books!
Hi… I’d love to have a copy of the book!
I’ve liked Japan Lovely Crafts and Japanese Sewing Books on FB, and followed JLC on twitter too!
FB ID: Florence Chia
Twitter username: @daffodil_garden
What a fantastic giveaway! I only own two Japanese sewing books, but I can always use more!
I love the book. Such pretty patterns.
Liked you on FB. My FB name is
Dagmar Burrer.
Thanks for the chance.
I have liked both of you on FB. My FB name is Norah Ho. Thank you both for the lovely giveaway! And those felted seals are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. π
Love the mix and match variety!
I like visiting your facebook page.
My FB name is Natalie McCollough. Thank you for having a giveaway on this page.
I liked both in FB. My FB username is nini sekarsari.
I always love Japanese sewing book. Hope to win it π
I would love to win this book to help me develop my garment sewing skills!
I am just finding these Japanese books and they look wonderful, would love to win one.
I love sewing books that bring me from midget (i’m 5’2′) to normal. After the review it looks great.
facebook is my real name and there is only two of that… I’m the one wearing a deerstalker hat.
Lovely book and a great giveaway – thanks for the opportunity! I already liked your page on FB and now have JLC on both FB and Twitter to tempt me. My name on FB is Alix McLoughlin and on Twitter I’m just Alix!
Love your book, love your giveaway!
I’m on FB as Saperlipopette!
Thank you
would love a book!
The patterns on the book look lovely! I followed both on FB (my name is Tiziana Sangalli). And thank you for this giveaway! Fingers crossed π
Liled on fb!! Im idoia lezeta, i love Japanese style!! Thanks a lot
Love the simplicity of Japanese designs. Can never have enough of them.
I have ‘like’ you on FB under ‘tangkaejiun’ Iβd love to win a copy of this magazine. Thanks for the chance.
Oh I loooove to parttake π
Best wishes from Luxembourg π
I absolutely LOVE sewing with patterns from Japanese books, there is nothing else like them. But I’ve not seen this book before and it looks fantastic. Would really love to win! I have just liked both FB pages, my name is Mellissa Hammond.
I liked both on facebook, thanks for the chance! Fingers crossed, Frecska Flier Judit
So glad I found your blog – I have ‘discovered’ japanese sewing books. So far I have only been brave enough to get the English versions but your blog is a great source of info so it will be fine. Thank you for a great giveaway π
Looks likes a fabulous book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Nice giveaway! Thanks for hosting!
I want to sew some lovely tops like those for me too. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love Japanese pattern books and crafts and have been reading this site for several months.
Oooo! This book would be lovely to have! Thanks also for opening the giveaway to non-social (anti-social? ;D) media users. ^^
…’Japan lovely crafts” ….I’m already dreaming!
On Facebook I’m Lucia Simoncini π
Really like your site. Excellent bridge between English only and Japanese. π
I’d really like to have this book. I have a pattern book for children and love the patterns. I had already “liked” Japanese Sewing Books on Facebook as Elizabeth Howell.
Hi, I am Valentina and I would be so happy to win this giveaway! I have also liked your page on FB, my username there is Valcrazia NeverDies. Good Luck to me! Thanks for the opportunity! Cheers!*
Am your fb fan. Hope im the fotunate one winning tis book. Im in now for Japan lovely craft on fb too. My Fb name Crystella Lim.
just liked japan lovely crafts on facebook
sherry winter – spence
I already like japanese sewing books on facebook
sherry winter β spence
thanks for the chance to win.
It’s has some step by step photo. It’s really helpful for me who still learning. Good luck for us who participate with the Giveaway! My facebook : nitakomala12
Love the goodies in the Etsy shop. Looks like a fab book. Your blog is very useful for Japanese book novices like me!
Lovely book! Would really like to own it. Japan Lovely Crafts is a wonderful Etsy seller. I’ve purchased several sewing books from her and I’ve loved each and every one.
Love your blog for inspiration and love Japanese craft books. I do not have this one so I would love to add it to my collection!
That seems like a pretty nice book! Hope I can get it.. π Thanks to Nobuku and you for hosting this giveaway!
Just beautiful. Wish me luck!
I love Japanese sewing books, and this blog helps me a lot, as I don’t read Japanese. I hope I can win this book. My FB user name is Dewi Salim
I hv never owned a Japanese sewing book, getting this would be awesome!! Also a challenge to myself to try and figure out the instructions. π Liked both pages – username Yvylyn. **Pls delete previous comment. Thanks! π
The projects look great… I’d love to try making the stripey top or the cardigan. Thanks for the Giveaway!
Looks like a perfect addition to any sewing library (or for someone, like me, eager to start a bit of “Selfish sewing” …)!
Love the book! Thanks to you both for the giveaway. i’ve liked both you fb pages (grace gan).
Ohhh would love to win my first Japanese sewing book!!
I love this kind of books! They are useful and pretty.
Gorgeous book. Thanks for the chance to win!
My FB user name is Melinda Ritchie Daunt. π
I just liked Japan Lovly craft on FB. I’m already a fan of you….I love japanese sewing book. thank you
Great give-away!! Japanse lovely crafts is my favourite Etsy store, I love Nobuko’s personal notes π
I follw on Facebook (Jose Veltens) and on Twitter (@joseveltens) as well.
Oh I love the book!
I love her shop! <3
Wow, there’s a lot of interesting projects in there O.O
Sewing books always have the most drool-worthy fabrics too…
I can see how you got distracted on JLC’s Etsy page – the same thing just happened to me XD!
As everyone else here, I’d love to have this book! I’m a beginner sewer and certainly this would improve my skills. If not, then I’ll have to get it!
I’m just learning to sew and excited to learn all I can! Thanks for the chance… π
Love your site and love giveaways
This is great. I love Japanese sewing books!
stacey
What a great book! I’d love to make the navy and white stripe top.
I hope to win!!
On FB I am Anne Bentz (for JSB).
Thanks!!!
I love doing crafts and hoping to win one your Japanese sewing books in this giveaway. Thank you.
Wonderful giveaway, I love sewing and this book would help me a lot.
This book looks fabulous! I’m currently working through ‘drape,drape’ and wish I’d spent a bit more time with a book like this first!
Hi JSB!
Thank you for hosting another giveaway. I would love to have this this book and i wish i could win this time. I’ve been your fb follower (A. Bundawidya) and liked the post there.
i’d love to win…i wish…^^
i’m your fb follower
thanks…
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My FB username is: gaily.gale
I liked both on FB – thanks for the chance to win!
Just started to learn sewing and I found this blog while looking for Japanese sewing patterns book! And yay for the giveaway! π
I really love how the book include real pictures of the fabrics instead of just using illustrations. It gives off “friendly” look for us beginners. The steps listed in boxes is a plus too! Seems like it’d be easier to follow.
Thank you so much for the opportunity! βͺ
FB: Heidy Diana
Twitter: Chibimoni
Love all the Japanese craft books. I am very happy for this giveaway.I hope win it
FB https://www.facebook.com/danielalizundiachadwick
https://twitter.com/taetty
Oooh – would love to win!
I also followed you on Twitter. My username there is “changcon”.
Thanks!
What a wonderful book! Thank you very much for the chance to win!
I love Japanese sewing books and I adore your page! Fingers crossed for luck to win! I have ‘liked’ your Japanese Sewing Books fb page and Japanese Lovely Craft’s fb page. My fb name is Suz Revell. I also followed on twitter and my twitter name is @suzrevell. Thank you for this great give away!
I’m very interested in learning more
about Japanese sewing patterns.
Please count me in for a chance to win.
Thank you
Would love to win this lovely book. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Luise
Iβd love to have this book! π
My FB user name is fadzilah faiz
What a great book! Thank you for the chance to win π
What a nice book. As two of my neighbours and me just have founded a (Japanese-American-German) sewing circle this would be a sourse of inspiration and a big help.
Best wishes.
I didn’t know about facebook pages, liked them both :3
on Facebook I’m Mad Ferret
The giveaway is now closed. Thank you all for participating and do stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!