Monday 17 August 2015

Three Knit Garments PLUS Girl Charlee Fabrics Giveaway (Europe Only)

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR ENTERING. CONGRATULATIONS TO VICTORIA***



You know me, I'm a stash buster at heart, but I can't refuse the offer of free fabric when one occurs. Girl Charlee has recently launched a UK and Europe arm of the long-established US company, both of which sell high quality knit fabrics. They emailed me (and probably lots more UK sewing bloggers, let's be honest!) and offered me my choice of fabric in exchange for a review on my blog, so I chanced my arm and suggested a giveaway for my readers as well. 


My Fabric Selection:

Man, the weight of what to choose hung heavy! Seeing as I don't buy new fabric as a rule, the offer of some free stuff is a chance to really fill any holes in my wardrobe. Like many sewers, my stash is full of fun prints, so I felt this was a chance to pick a quality solid coloured fabric to make some decent basics that will bring me closer to a really cohesive clothing selection. You may have read my recent ramblings on and explorations into organic cotton, so my first port of call was to see what they offered in that vein. Nothing really grabbed me from their currently-small selection, plus it was unclear if theirs are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified (which is what you really want to find out when buying 'organic', IMO). So instead I asked for 2m of this navy Ponte de Roma, and if that was out of stock then some of the red anchor print jersey instead. Never one to shy away from a stereotype, me! Bless them, they sent me both my selections, from which I made three different garments. 


Fabric and Pattern Matching:

I'm going to blog separately about each of these three projects but I'll run through them in brief. First I tackled the printed anchor jersey. The base fabric is quite fine but stable, with very little drape, and I felt a form fitting knit top pattern would be most suitable for these qualities. I used the Bronte top pattern by Jennifer Lauren Vintage and some scraps of red jersey from my stash for the neck bindings. This top is so much fun! I wore it all day yesterday and it received a lot of compliments. Warning: this is an attention seeking fabric!

I always had a cardigan in mind for the Ponte de Roma, as my self-made cardi selection currently consists of only my leopard print Jenna cardi. I took this opportunity to attempt the gathered shoulder version of the Jenna in a solid fabric to make a garment that will hopefully layer well with all my striped jersey tops. The Ponte de Roma is super soft so feels great against the skin. It is very stretchy so I had to adjust the pattern a bit to accommodate for that properly (more on which in the separate blog post to follow). 

Despite making the long sleeved and hip length options of the Jenna (i.e. the most fabric hungry), I was left with enough Ponte to whip up a knit skirt too. I used the knit pencil skirt pattern in the Gertie Sews Vintage Casual book, and I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. The stretchiness of the Ponte is EXACTLY what I want for making a skirt. I can run around in it at playgrounds and playgroups, feel comfy on long train journeys and after eating big dinners, plus it feels lovely if worn with bare legs. 



The Giveaway and How to Enter: 

Girl Charlee are offering one of my blog readers the opportunity to be in the same situation that I was in: to choose 2m of whichever fabric that takes your fancy from their site! All you have to do is browse through their selection and copy the link of whichever you would like to own. Let me know what you've picked and paste that link in a comment at the bottom of this post. PLUS if you aren't sure I can find your email address within two clicks of my mouse, leave your email address in the body of the comment. Email addresses will not be used for anything other than contacting you if you win this giveaway.

It's not a prerequisite for entering, but I also heartily recommend that you follow Girl Charlee on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to hear about their special offers, new fabrics and so on. They also often share tutorials, guides, patterns, giveaways, etc.

Apologies to readers of this blog who live elsewhere, but this giveaway is for residents of Europe only I'm afraid. When I can, I make my giveaways international (I ended up sending the B*Inspired magazine to New Zealand, BTW), but I'm not making the rules this time, sorry.

Make sure you have commented by midnight GMT on Monday 31st August to enter. Multiple entries will be discounted, as will any entries that do not tell me which item you'd like to win (honestly, you'd be surprised by how many people will no longer be reading this far down the post...). And just to clarify, if you win your choice of fabric, it will be posted to you for free, with absolutely no cost to yourself. On the 1st September I will use a random number generator to select one winner and contact them to get their postal addresses to forward on to Girl Charlee so they can send out the prize. All clear? Good!

137 comments:

Kate hampshire said...

Ooh. How nice to see a new fabric supplier. I've read so much about girl charlee so I had a good look. If I were to win my first choice would be the fuschia narro striped ponte, but I love the Aztec prints too. I'm definitely going to buy some!

Bridget said...

Like you I'm in need of plain fabric at the moment so I'd love the sweatshirt fleece, perfect for a winter dress. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/licorice-black-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9255.html?cPath=90_123 email is bridgetannkelly(at)gmail(dot)com

Debbie said...

I find it difficult to find good quality printed knits where I am so, if I get picked, I would like http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-kilim-tile-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12205.html. My email is debbieatflossiebelle.com...............

Anna said...

I'm so chuffed to have a great stretch fabric supplier here in the UK now. I've often visited the U.S. Site and window shopped their lovely selection however, with postage and customs charges, getting fabric from them was a bit cost prohibitive. There are quite a few of their exclusive designs I like but my fave is
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-stitched-arrow-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12081.html?cPath=192
And my email is arrowlili1atyahoodotcodotuk

Maxthecat said...

Fingers crossed! I have been looking for a great ponte de roma for ages - a dress in their houndstooth looks like the perfect solution for work (and play!) :
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/small-black-houndsooth-on-cafe-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-11350.html?cPath=90_168

My email: steph.arnold.26@gmail.com

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RosieCallaghan said...

I would go for some navy sweatshirt and have a go at making my first Linden
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/indigo-blue-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9259.html?cPath=90_123

Love what you made <3

rosieacallaghan@gmail.com

Annika said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I have longed to try out some Girl Charlee for a long time, but the shipping from the US to Germany was always too much. I'd love the following fabric:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193
(naehconnection at gmail dot com)

Anonymous said...

What wonderful fabric. I think I will be shopping here a bit too much.Blue Red Ethnic Diamond Rows Ponte De Roma Knit Fabric
Model: SK-1164 I'd probably make a skirt for my daughter with this and then go back for the elephant fabric for me!
Kafecogs@gmail.com

Ty said...

I really love your top! I like the solid navy blue ponte di roma fabric that you chose and can already see a coco dress in this with mustard pockets.
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/navy-blue-solid-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-8721.html?cPath=90_168

yteesmile@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

What lovely items you've made and what a great giveaway! I've fallen in love with the Got Dog Almond Blue Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric.
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/got-dog-almond-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12083.html?cPath=192
You can contact me at pocketforsweets@gmail.com.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway! It was so difficult to choose just one fabric of this wonderful selection! After a lot of browsing I must go with this beautiful aztec print
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/turquoise-aztec-glyphs-on-ivory-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-12261.html?cPath=90_168

kalianapodi@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would chose the red green fairisle - much faster to sew a christmas jumper than to knit one.

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/red-green-fairisle-deer-heart-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11109.html?cPath=148

rachellousews at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Love that top ! Just returning to sewing and am inspired to give knits a try !! My choice would beTurquoise Aztec Glyphs on Ivory Ponte de Roma Fabric
Thanks for a lovely giveaway !! My email is janiswalker02@gmail.com

Meg said...

I'm working my way up to trying sewing with jersey and the linear triangle arrow ponte de roma would be right up there on my list!

Red W Sews said...

Wow, fantastic selection of knits, I can see this being a site I visit a lot! The sensible part of me would go for the navy ponte you chose. However the part which loves all the pretty prints is shouting louder and would love this stag print! Becca_makin(at)hotmail.com
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html?cPath=148

claire ross said...

Wow, what a lovely giveaway. I would love to try this one: Fuchsia and White Small Stripe Ponte de Roma Fabric
iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=90_103
mariz@staalenkracht.eu

Unknown said...

Hi nice fabric choice, great to know girl charlee can be found easily in the uk, I would love to get my hands one some http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html
just love stags.
clairejcorry@gmail.com

Juliette said...

Thank you so much to Zoe and Girl Charlee for this giveaway!
Here's my favorite :http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193

And here's my email : juliette.mijeon@gmail.com

Knitlass said...

Another vote for the teal/orange cherry blossom print! I really ought to go for something useful (e.g. plain) but I love this http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=90_103

squeeee! thanks for the give away ;-) BTW, I went and bought myself an overlocker!

Amy said...

Probably not the most inspired choice but this would be my pick http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-solid-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-11408.html?cPath=90_168

RachelO said...
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RachelO said...

I'd go for this:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mustard-yellow-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-5285.html?cPath=90_114
My email is rachelheatheroughton@gmail.com.
And 1st September is my birthday, if that counts for anything...

Unknown said...

How lovely! My sister-in-law has such a huge thing for Deer - and I would love to make her something and this lovely Knit fabric has caught my eye

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/gold-glitter-aqua-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12193.html?cPath=148

I have a love for the Coco Dress by T&TB and would love to make her one of those!

email: jennifer.tamminga@gmail.com

Zoë said...

I loved that top, it's so very you!I go for these cute foxes which would make some very cute PJs :)
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fox-family-on-cobalt-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10866.html

Jo H. said...

Love the anchor t-shirt - it's totally you! I was really pleased to see Girl Charlee in the UK too, great to have a good source of fun stretch prints for us Europeans too! If I couldhave my pick from their site I'd go for this striped jersey: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/sunrise-stripe-coral-anis-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12212.html?cPath=90_103

Unknown said...

Oooooo this shop looks amazing!! I love what you've made too! I think this bird print is lovely, http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=148
My email is susanna.mazur *at* gmail.com

Jenni said...

What a great giveaway. I would choose the medium forest green houndstooth pointe if I were lucky enough to win! Jmurdison at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=148 I would love this bird print fabric I have a top patten that would look great in this 😍 Lisa@sewingcabin.co.uk

Katrin said...

I love this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=90_103 just my colours! Thanks!

Caroline said...

I would like to make my first Colette Moneta from this http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/quatrefoil-black-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11114.html?cPath=191
ett at oddpost dot co dot uk

Unknown said...

ohh great giveaway thanks, so pleased Girl Charlee is now available in the UK! Id pick the gorgeous quatrefoil design in mustard.

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/quatrefoil-mustard-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10859.html?cPath=191

Email: sewimadethis@gmail.com

Almost a Hippy said...

I'm so excited that girl Charlee has made it here. I've been stashbusting like a boss and now have next to no knits left in my stash and I was going to be good and pick something like the navy ponte that you selected but then this beauty caught my eye! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bold-feathers-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12192.html?cPath=192
Thanks for the giveaway

Kathryn said...

I love that you've made a complete outfit but also 3 lovely separates that'll go with so much! I'd choose this mustard http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mustard-yellow-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-5285.html?cPath=90_114 as I think it would be perfect to replace a favourite shop-bought cardy of mine that is sadly on the way out. Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Ooo I was just looking on their website this weekend and coveting the fabrics!!

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/coral-aztec-glyphs-on-ivory-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-12262.html?cPath=90_168

Email: J.maclean@cantab.net

Thanks :)

Marie said...

Great selection but I think I'd go for this one. Really wearable. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-heather-charcoal-stripe-hacci-sweater-knit-fabric-p-11573.html?cPath=90_126

Love the anchors and cardi!

stokescroftstitching(at)gmail(dot)com

Tina said...

Very lovely indeed - I need basics this fall so I would go with either black
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-solid-baby-cotton-jersey-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12559.html?cPath=90_103
or green
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/deep-forest-cotton-modal-lycra-french-terry-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-9689.html

kurosakurambou(at)gmail(dot)com

wendy said...

Cant't believe I found they had a UK site earlier this morning - placed a little order then saw your giveaway !

I would really like to check out this French terry, the colour is calling me. Don't think I'm 100% sure what French terry is but I'd love to find out.

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/sandalwood-cotton-modal-lycra-french-terry-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-9690.html?cPath=90_106

Thanks so much :)

Unknown said...

I love all of them! I think the jersey lend would make the perfect addition to my stash though!!
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-kilim-tile-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12205.html?cPath=192

Email: hshandcrafts[at]gmail[dot]com

H.

Unknown said...

I was JUST looking through their sitea day ago!
This sausage dog jersey would be great for a birthday present for my sister-in-law:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/got-dog-almond-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12083.html?cPath=192
She loves those dachshunds!
Or these bright feathers would also be a great choice:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bold-feathers-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12192.html?cPath=192

So glad they've got a UK/Europe shop now too!

Email: sarahccoe[at]gmail(dot)com

koot said...

Great giveaway! Really like the ikat ponte: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/blue-red-ikat-on-white-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-10553.html?cPath=90_168

Housewife59 said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/sky-blue-solid-cotton-jersey-knit-fabric-p-10116.html?cPath=89 This would be perfect for my recent skirt pattern purchase! It has stylish slanted pocket features, softly gathered, and just right for the feminine fabric. Thank you so much for the Giveaway : )

Unknown said...

I've just started sewing with knits (still not finished my first garment with it) so I would love to get some Girl Charlee fabric to improve my skills on! I've looked at their US store but so glad they have a UK store now!

I'd love to win some of the Heather Burnt Orange Cotton Jersey, if it's still in stock by the 1st!

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/heather-burnt-orange-solid-baby-cotton-jersey-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12552.html?cPath=90_114

Thanks for the opportunity! :)

Christine said...

So many nice prints! This is my favorite:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193
Christine (chwatsonuppsala@gmail.com)

Anonymous said...

Ohh a chance for some free fabric! My choice would be this red solid cotton spandex http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/true-red-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-7353.html?cPath=90_116 - I have a fairly print heavy knit stash as well and need some solid colour. Plus red goes with so many other colours and is also my favorite colour :-)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Susanne (susanne.kaiser.9{at}t-online.de)

Vairë Gwîr said...

I have never heard of Hacci sweater knit before, but this is an excellent opportunity to try it!

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-heather-charcoal-stripe-hacci-sweater-knit-fabric-p-11573.html?cPath=90_126

Thanks you for the generous giveaway.

Kestrel said...

Hi Zoe - love the anchor top, it's so you!

I'm not entering the competition btw so please count me out but I also wanted to agree that people totally do not read all the rules.I also say to make sure that your email is in your comment or accessible by your profile yet nearly every time I have a giveaway (lots this year as part of Vintage Pledge!) I have to discount someone because there's no email!

Marloes said...

What a great give away. They have some lovely fabrics, I like quite a lot of them, especially the "Nordic" themed fabrics with stags and fair isle. But I also really liked this fabric http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10870.html?cPath=148 with the birds. I've been on the look out for a fabric like this for quite a while. Am seriously considering taking some money out of my next paycheck for this one. I've been looking for a fabric like this for ages!

azterya said...

This lovely stripy one:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/tri-blend-stripe-purple-black-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-11304.html?cPath=90_103

Anonymous said...

I'm so pleased we can get our mitts on their fab fabric at last. My choice would be http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/original-mustard-and-ivory-stripe-cotton-jersey-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-5574.html a mustard stripe jersey. I also love it in the azure blue. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/azure-blue-natural-white-stripe-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12221.html?cPath=90_103

choistie (at) yahoo (dot) co.uk

Suzy said...

It is great to see more knits on the market. Something we've been waiting for. I would choose the Blue Red Ethnic Diamond. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/blue-red-ethnic-diamond-rows-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-10536.html?cPath=90_168. I would make a Morris Blazer from Grainline. Great for autumn with a black pencil skirt or jeans.
Hard to choose just one more for a second choice, but I love this jersey plaid. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-blue-black-plaid-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-11945.html?cPath=90_103. A summer into autumn wrap dress coming up.
My email is suzyenglishclass@hotmail.co.uk.
Thank you.

Ros said...

I would love 2m of the teal cherry blossom print: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=90_103

Lily said...

:-) http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/got-dog-almond-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12083.html?cPath=192

Just love it!

lisbethsnotes(at)gmx(dot)de

chrichri said...

I desperately need to make more fun but appropriate work tops so I think I would go for the mint and blue ornate cotton/spandex fabric:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mint-and-blue-ornate-paisley-cotton-spandex-blend-knit-fabric-p-12466.html?cPath=90_116

All the best, Christina:-)

Karen said...



​Would love to win the mustard triangles on mint ! Here is the link : ​http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mustard-triangle-arrows-on-mint-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11555.html?cPath=90_103

Here's my email adress : karen.vandenweghe@gmail.com
I live in Belgium so shipping should not be an issue.

Anonymous said...


I love this shop, glad that they are finally in europe. Here is my choice of fabric:

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/linear-triangle-arrows-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-11363.html?cPath=90_168

Kezbanboyla@gmail.com

SuperKim71 said...

Glad to find they have so many lovely knit designs as am aiming to become confident with knit fabrics this year. From kimlimdickson@live.com
I would choose this one:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193

Katja said...

I would choose http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/licorice-black-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9255.html?cPath=90_123, this is the black sweatshirt fleece. My email is missha09athotmaildotcom.

Unknown said...

Navy Blue Solid Ponte de Roma Fabric because it is a good basic
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/navy-blue-solid-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-8721.html?cPath=90_114
nathaliesewsthings@gmail.com

Morvens Handmades said...

I've longed for some Girl Charlee fabrics for a while now, but having to order from America has kept me from purchasing any, so I'd love to win this lovely bird fabric
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10870.html?cPath=90_103

Knitwitsowls said...

This is the best selection of knits I have ever seen online!
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=90_103
But genuinely think I need this fabric in my life!
I think I'd make an awesome slouchy cardi!
Frankie!
Knitwitsowls@gmail.com

Thestitchingmagpie said...

Great giveaway thanks! I really love your cardigan and I could probably do with going for a good solid fabric but I'm really drawn to the Maya stripe, love the colours and can see it in a fab dress.
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/maya-stripe-azulon-coral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12215.html
a really great selection of fabrics.
Jayne.
Jayneeagle@yahoo.co.uk.

Anonymous said...

That shirt is really cute!
I've got this craving for some sweatshirt fabric, and out of all the colours, the purple is the most vibrant. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/velvet-purple-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9256.html?cPath=90_123

Emily said...

Talk about a hard choice! But since I have to, I would choose this one:

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-lattice-on-off-white-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-11351.html?cPath=90_168

Thanks for another great giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Love your choice. I should really go for plain pointe too as I love it.
However my daughter is off to Canada and loves dogs. I'd love to make her some dachshund pyjamas to take.
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/got-dog-almond-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12083.html?cPath=148
Love all the fabrics.
My email Marat.mclaughlin@virgin.net
Thanks for the giveaway.
Angela

Unknown said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html?cPath=148

I have absolutely no idea what I would make with this, but love the colours and the pattern!

Mokki said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/quatrefoil-acai-purple-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11261.html?cPath=90_103


I love the deep purple in this quatrefoil.

Anonymous said...

The navy colour of the ponte roma is beautiful. Gosh it was a tough decision but I would choose the grey vintage motorcycle print and make a jumper from it (it would be my first jumper and just ready for the autumn/winter chills!). My Dad always tells stories of his youth on a bike and it reminded me of him. Thanks for the giveaway!
Mel (mel_holmes3289 (at) hotmail.co.uk)

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/vintage-motorcycle-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12107.html?cPath=90_103

Unknown said...

Hi!
I never bought fabric on-line, because I like to feel it in my skin to make the decision of buying it.
I know you usualy don't buy new fabric, but how would you manage the online/sensorial information?

And I love this one ;) Thanks for the give-away!

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html?cPath=148

contact: mini(dot)aram(at)gmail(dot)com

Rita

Anonymous said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/red-navy-blue-ethnic-elephant-rows-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-11988.html

Got to be this one as I keep looking at it! My daughter would just love the elephants.
sl(dot)phillips(at)virgin(dot)net

Unknown said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/dark-brown-natural-white-wide-stripe-cotton-french-terry-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12066.html?cPath=90_106

I love this one. Especially for a skirt.

email:kjhsurveys@gmail.com

clairew137 said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/red-navy-blue-ethnic-elephant-rows-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-11988.html

Helen said...

Lovely giveaway, thanks! I'd choose http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/deep-forest-cotton-modal-lycra-french-terry-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-9689.html?cPath=90_106 which I'd use to either make another Linden, or more likely a pair of loungey sewing trousers (Alexandrias, Hudsons or something similar).

Katy M said...

I'd choose the Teal Orange Cherry Blossom if I were lucky for a dress :)
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193

Unknown said...

I've got my eye on this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/chartreuse-purple-floral-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12199.html

Unknown said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fox-family-on-aqua-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12082.html?cPath=192

World of Woolcraft said...

This is going to be very bad for my bank balance. My favourite so far is http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-grey-ivory-stripe-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-11963.html?refer=sale

Unknown said...

I would love 2m of the Fuchsia and White Small Stripe Knit fabric http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fuchsia-and-white-small-stripe-ponte-de-roma-fabric/famous-designer-p-9323.html?cPath=90_168 to make Coco dress with!

ahsh.frampton@gmail.com

Janey said...

So hard to choose! It would either be this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/turquoise-aztec-glyphs-on-ivory-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-12261.html?cPath=90_168

or this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/quilt-squares-mint-yellow-brushed-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-11795.html?cPath=89

Pretty excited that Girl Charlee have a UK/EU site now!

Rachel said...

I, too am excited to see that Girl Charlee have a UK/EU site now, having heard so much about them. So many great fabrics to choose from, but I think I would choose this sweater knit:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-heather-charcoal-stripe-hacci-sweater-knit-fabric-p-11573.html?cPath=90_126
Not sure what I would make - when I buy online with a plan in mind it often changes when I actually hold the fabric!

email is: rach.porter@hotmail.co.uk

Katrina said...

You've made some lovely stuff. I bought their cotton spandex stuff, it's excellent stuff and can take a heavy punishing - would love some more in peacock or fuschia
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/peacock-blue-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-7166.html?cPath=90_116

girlcharlee@katrina.penguat.co.uk

Rachel said...

It's good to see so many great knits on offer. I think I'd have to be a copycat and make the Jenna cardigan in this fabulous ponte: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/small-black-houndsooth-on-cafe-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-11350.html?cPath=90_168

Thanks for the chance to win!

Beth said...

i've been lusting after girl charlee fabric for ages so i'm so glad they've opened a UK branch to save me from huge shipping costs! this one is gorgeous - http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/linear-triangle-arrows-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-11363.html?cPath=90_168
thank you so much for the giveaway!
beththegulfmini@googlemail.com :)

Christine said...

Like everyone else here, I'm so excited to finally have girl charlee within reach :) My favourite at the moment is also the teal orange cherry blossom jersey - what a beautiful print: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193 I'd love to win 2m of that :)
Thank you for the giveaway!

My e-Mail is: tine.rauch@googlemail.com

Anonymous said...

Hurray! I love the fawn jersey - so cute for PJs! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fawn-silhouette-on-mint-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11827.html?cPath=90_103 My email is nina.chang at cantab.net :) Thanks for another giveaway! x

Mother of Reinvention said...

What a great prize. Definitely this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fox-family-on-cobalt-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10866.html?cPath=90_103 and this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/vintage-berlin-plaid-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10865.html?cPath=90_103. They would make a fabulous top for Sprogzilla. Xx

Adventurous Little Teapot said...

Wow - thank you for the giveaway though I have to admit to having spent quite a while on the Girl Charlee now looking at EVERYTHING! Took a while but I think I would go for this http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-and-white-small-stripe-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-9445.html?cPath=90_168 classic stipe that would get so much wear!

Lian said...

Hi, what a lovely anchor top. I'm nearly tempted to take some nautical inspiration there myself. I think I would go for this one though: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=90_103

lianverburg(at)gmail(dot)com

izy said...

Ooh I do love those Anchors!! I've been dying to get some jersey for the new Tilly pattern, the Bettine dress!! Specifically this lovely knit http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html. Very exciting that Girl Charlee have moved over to the UK! I've often drooled over their lovely knits from afar! My email address is kitsch(underscore)izy(at)hotmail(dot)com.

jodie yorke said...

would like this:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/grey-scuba-blue-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12198.html?cPath=148

Ana Loureiro said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/maya-stripe-azulon-coral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12215.html?cPath=90_103

Becca Porter said...

Wahey! Girl Charlee hits Europe! I was debating between all the lovely striped knits, and then I saw the fox fabric. Decision made! Would make the most awesome snuggly pyjamas:)
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fox-family-on-cobalt-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10866.html

Anonymous said...

Robin Egg Blue Chevron on white caught my eye from the Girl Charlie UK website - how exciting, I've longed for Girl Charlie knits with UK postage and it came true! clippedcurves at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

lOVE this floral and have been eyeing it since it was first released on Girl Charlee :
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/chartreuse-purple-floral-on-aqua-green-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10328.html?cPath=90_103

vintagerockchick said...

Oh no! Another place to buy fabulous fabric. Great giveaway - Difficult decision, kept thinking I should go for a stripe or maybe a gingham, but I keep coming back to the little motorbikes, so I'm going to say ....

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/vintage-motorcycle-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12107.html?cPath=90_103
On the off chance I'm lucky, it would become an Agnes, thanks xx
Vintagerockchick@hotmail.com

Vicki said...

Ah, I recognise your tee from the Fairy Godmother open day - looked great IRL. I read your whole post! If I get lucky I'd pick arrows http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/white-stitched-arrow-on-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12080.html?cPath=192
Thanks! Vicki_halliday@yahoo.co.uk

Frauke said...

I would love to have this one:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10870.html?cPath=148
mostly I never win anything, though :-)

Frauke
frauke@rettetdiewale.de

William G said...

Wife would like to make a skirt out of this! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-solid-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-11408.html?cPath=90_114

Catherine said...

What a fantastic selection, but I think I'd have to go for the navy quatrefoil to make a Sew Over It wrap dress: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/quatrefoil-oxford-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11112.html lilliecath@yahoo.co.uk

Birgit said...

What a great giveaway! Thank you for making this possible!
I'd love to get my hands on a piece of this pineapple fabric, to make a dress:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/modern-air-pineapples-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12084.html?cPath=90_103

My email address is birgit[dot]vangoethem[at]hotmail[dot]be

JustSewJenna said...

I love your anchor top!! I would get the fair isle christmasy knit http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/red-green-fairisle-deer-heart-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-11109.html?cPath=148 so I could make my child and niece matching christmas pyjamas, they would look so cute! But there are so many other things I could choose too! x

Sara said...

Thanks for hosting another great giveaway!

I've never tried pattern matching anything, but this fabric is calling my name!http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/isabel-stripe-fantasy-meridian-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12211.html?cPath=90_103

Love the cardi!

Just in case: Sara dot Davies 87 at Gmail dot com. :)

JessB said...

Your cardi and anchor top are fab - and I am properly coveting that skirt! What a lovely giveaway too. I'd really love the Teal Orange Cherry Blossom Floral Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric to make a wrap dress (and bust me out of my black and grey funk!) Thanks! It's missjbain at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Love your cardi!! All those wonderful fabrics! It is pretty hard to choose one, but I really love the Cherry Blossom knit fabric.
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193
My email is Judith.stepper@gmail.com

Louise said...

Thanks for thinking of your readers! I'd love to make a dress with http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10876.html?cPath=193
Louise_m_reed@yahoo.co.uk

Anonymous said...

Great giveaway! My favourite: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bold-feathers-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12192.html?cPath=148 Thank you!
My email: domaflasco@yahoo.co.uk

geekchic said...

Amazing, so many fabrics to choose from, but I think my favourite has to be: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/half-metre-teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-13370.html

Unknown said...

Delighted girl charlee have opened a UK based store. Was ways so jealous of American bloggers. I love some of their prints. Http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-orange-cherry-blossom-floral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric
Especially this teal coloured one. Xx

Tamsin said...
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Tamsin said...

Great to see that they have opened a uk store! It was so hard to choose just one.... are we allowed to change our minds if we win?! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mod-pink-grey-squares-on-blue-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-11129.html?cPath=90_103 tamsinwpatgooglemaildotcom

Edurne said...

So hard to choose only two! Many thanks
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bold-feathers-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12192.html?cPath=148
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/gold-glitter-aqua-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12193.html?cPath=148

Sophie said...

Great give away! I think the grey bird knit would make a lovely autumn Agnes top. After learning to sew the coco dress with you, I'm sure it will be a breeze! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=148
SofaJackson at hotmail com
Thank you

Sophie said...

Great give away! I think the grey bird knit would make a lovely autumn Agnes top. After learning to sew the coco dress with you, I'm sure it will be a breeze! http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=148
SofaJackson at hotmail com
Thank you

Fooniks said...

Awesome giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity. Just like you, I really need some solid fabrics to make some pieces to tie my various makes together. I'd looooove this one. http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-solid-ponte-de-roma-fabric-p-11408.html?cPath=90_168

fooniksblog[at]gmail.com

vanaehsa said...

I would totally choose the black and yellow bold ponte di roma and make a pencil skirt in it: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/green-black-ethnic-arrows-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-10839.html?cPath=90_168

Thanks for the chance!
lolinkins[at]gmail.com

Karen and Marion said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/bird-silhouette-on-heather-grey-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10871.html?cPath=148

I love this bird print. I'd use it for a t shirt. Thanks for the great giveaway

Marionahp@aol.com

Dr Susan said...

I sooooooo need this fabric: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/blue-red-ethnic-diamond-rows-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-10536.html?cPath=90_168
I'd make a winter coco with it!
I love all of the things you have made with your Girl Charlee fabric and thanks for the giveaway!

suvet80@yahoo.com

Lynn said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/colour-geo-triangle-arrows-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-11789.html I'd love a length of this! Great to see Girl Charlee in the U K!

Anonymous said...

How exciting to see so many great knits! I'd chose http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fuchsia-and-white-small-stripe-ponte-de-roma-fabric/famous-designer-p-9323.html?cPath=90_168 - the fuchsia and white ponte de Roma for a snugly Linden sweatshirt or Coco... Email is philandchloe@gmail.com. Chloe

Anonymous said...

http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/isabel-stripe-mallard-willow-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12210.html. Love these stripes! Rachelbarton55athotmaildotcom

Wonky Patchwork said...

Great to find a good place for knits and thank you for swinging a giveaway out of it too! I have a bit of a thing for mustard at the moment so would choose http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/mustard-yellow-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-5285.html
but it was a difficult choice, particularly when I saw the moustachio one!

Deb said...

Great giveaway, and fantastic to hear that girlcharlee is now available this side of the pond. I'd choose something stripy, so probably this one: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-green-heather-grey-half-inch-stripe-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-9074.html?cPath=90_103

Lee said...

Thanks for sharing! I didn't know I could order from Girl Charlee in Europe. I'd make Wonder-Woman inspired underwear for myself, leggings for my daughter, and tees if I have enough fabric with this: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/white-stars-on-blue-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10131.html?cPath=90_116 (lee dot fulton at gmail)

Unknown said...

Such lovely fabrics you've chosen and so many to tempt me. Love this one though; has a nice wintry festive feel http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/gold-glitter-aqua-triangle-stag-on-white-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-12193.html?cPath=192

Anonymous said...

I visited Girl Charlee's site fully expecting to pick out some cotton jersey for Papercut Patterns Anima trousers, but I've been utterly seduced by the Blue Red Ikat Ponte de Roma http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/blue-red-ikat-on-white-ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric-p-10553.html?cPath=90_168 which will make the most wonderful Papercut Patterns Saiph dress. Thanks so much for bringing this veritable fabric treasure trove to our attention, Zoe.

Kopernika said...

Hi Zoe,
this is such a great giveaway! I heard wonders about the great quality of Girl Charlie Fabrics, so it is really nice to hear that it will also be available in europe now. I love what you made with the fabrics you got. Really looks like you to me...
I would love to have this sweatshirt knit fabric:
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/fusion-coral-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9260.html?cPath=90_123
I had some bad experiences with sweatshirt fabrics, because they developed holes near the seams after some wearing and washing. Although I used a stretch needle and a suitable stitch, so it might have been the quality of the fabric. It nearly brought me to tears, because it have been gifts for my loved ones... Maybe I am the lucky winner and can try again. (kleine_grosse at gmx dot de)

My best wishes to you,
Kathrin

Woosterwoo said...

Ooh, so exciting to see a new knit supplier here in Europe! Hopefully I'll be able to source some of the gorgeousness I see on the US blogs I read too :) Being fairly new to sewing with knits I think I would choose the navy ponte de Roma for a pencil skirt to wear for my new teaching assistant job. Thank you for the giveaway!

Jen Barnard said...

I've looked at their US shop before, and loved the fabric, but the p+p has put me off so I'm very glad they've opened a UK shop too. I'd pick this True Red Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/true-red-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-7353.html?cPath=90_114
Thanks for the great giveaway.
jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

Mary said...

Black taupe triangle rows cotton spandex blend would be my choice if I win :)

Jade H said...

I like this one
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/white-stars-on-blue-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric/girl-charlee-p-10131.html?cPath=145

Molly said...

I love the name, "Girl Charlee"! It sounds so active, adventurous, feminine! I like this aqua striped knit, http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/teal-blue-and-white-stripe-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric-p-9603.html, and would totally sew for my granddaughters with it.


molly(dot)eichar(at)gmail(dot)com

Nane said...

Now, these are cool stripes ! I would love to see them for real : http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/isabel-stripe-lino-coral-cotton-jersey-blend-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-12207.html
My e-mail : annepaquet (at) hotmail (dot) com

Heather M. said...

Oh so many nice fabrics! I have a vintage wrap sweater vest pattern that I think this fabric: http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/black-mauve-scattered-spots-baby-hacci-sweater-knit-fabric-p-11810.html?cPath=90_126 could work with! Thanks for the opportunity!
My email is heathermltn@mac.com

Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway, thank you!
http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/sandalwood-cotton-modal-lycra-french-terry-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-9690.html?cPath=90_106
janina.bolz@googlemail.com

Unknown said...

Hi! I love the outfits you have made and I'm so excited that Girl Charlee have opened up in the UK, as I've looked at their US website a few times but it's so expensive getting fabric from the States. The fabric I would love is the Rose Red Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric (http://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/rose-red-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9254.html?cPath=90_123) as I love to have a go at a making sweatshirt. Thanks so, Jen PS my email is jen.id144@gmail.com - thanks!

Unknown said...

The only catch is when sewing knits with a straight stitch, you need to very carefully and evenly stretch the fabric from both ends. knit fabrics

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