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{a fabulous Gussy Sews giveaway via Nesting Place!}

this giveaway is now closed.

Yesterday was our super exciting shop re-launch, and today we have a super exciting, FABULOUS Gussy Sews giveaway via Nesting Placeyeow!

Today you have the chance to win one of 2 – $50 gift certificates to the Gussy Sews shop! {open to the US only}

ABOUT GUSSY SEWS + HOW MY RUFFLES CAME TO BE:
I started Gussy Sews a couple years ago after Zack and I were suddenly unemployed. We were living in Detroit at the time and were newlyweds, recent college grads… and unemployed. It was such a bummer time in our lives but we kept the faith and pushed through, spending all of our free time expanding on our talents and dreams.

Just before losing my job I had been given my first sewing machine. I sat at our kitchen table with 30 library books {no joke} and with the help of YouTube slowly taught myself how to sew. It seemed natural to make zipped pouches and tote bags, since HELLO! we are best friends. Then I thought, These babies need a signature look, so I made my very first ruffle and sewed it on. My style has changed a bit but the ruffle has been with me the whole time. After a few months of sewing and job-seeking Zack and I found work in Minneapolis, so we packed up our house and headed west. And that feisty fire — the dream to pursue Gussy Sews full time, grew a little taller. Finally, in May of 2010 I quit my day job for Gussy Sews — and ohhhh, the HAPPINESS!

Encouraging others to chase after their dreams + constantly learning about sewing/fabric/social networking are my passions. I’m so glad you’re here — and good luck to you on winning a Gussy! ;]

Click here to read the more detailed version of my story.

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THE GIVEAWAY:
enter to win one of 2 – $50 gift certificates to the Gussy Sews shop! {open to the US only}

TO ENTER:
visit my shop and tell me which item you HAVE to HAVE! {required}

for additional entries:
♥ “like” us on Facebook + say hello!
♥ follow me on Twitter
♥ browse my shop + click “like” or “tweet” on any item from my shop, shown here…


Don’t forget ~ visit Nesting Place for EVEN MORE fabulous giveaways!

xoxo

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766 Comments

  1. I adore all of the tangerine products, especially the wristlet! I love the new headband design and I can’t wait to see the tote bags!!!

  2. Oh I love Nesting place :-) I looooooove the red & khaki camera strap! I just got a new SLR & its in need of some Gussy! :-)

  3. The midnight blue camera strap cover is on the top of my “must-haves” right now … and a headband or two, but I can’t decide which colors. I love the tangerine and sorbet patterns but I have nothing those colors in my wardrobe! Must be time to shop… ;) HA

  4. I HAVE to have a ruffle headband AND one of your large totes. I know they’re coming soon but I’ve drooled over some in the past and would love to have one. : )

    Love your wares.

  5. I love the tangerine cream headband and the color bomb kindle case, but I really love your market totes and hope you are going to have those soon! :)

  6. I love the camera straps…would definitely choose the Tangerine Twirl!!
    It’s a hard choice b/c your pouches are absolutely adorable as well :)

  7. I’m really loving the midnight blue medium zip pouch, but in all honesty, if I won a gift certificate I would probably wait until you restock the totes to use it. I loved your old style of totes and I’m sure I”ll love the new style just as much!

  8. I liked the medium zip in midnight blue AND the nook/kindle case in color bomb, because I couldn’t decide…. :)

  9. Oh my goodness! I love your stuff! The headbands are super cute (and I’m in a bit of a *hair crisis* with some stubborn curls right now, so they would really be helpful!). I also love the MacBook Pro cover…just because I’m semi-high-tech doesn’t mean I’ve left my love of crafty behind! Thanks for the opportunity!

  10. I love the ruffle headbands. Especially the blue one :)
    Reading about your story was an encouragement to me. Thanks!

  11. This giveaway has left me feeling sad and depressed: I don’t own a mac book, ipad, or a nice camera (LOL!). BUT i do love the midnight blue wristlets. And the baby blankets are adorable.

    BTW, I really love your story!

  12. Oh wow, so many cute things. I love the wristlets!
    I’d also love to grab a couple items from your sale section…the tangerine dot is one of my fav’s.

  13. Red + Khaki Nook/ Kindle Case – Love it! Just got a tablet for my birthday, would love something fantastic for it to go in.

  14. I NEED the midnight blue nesting trio. I have been meaning to make something similar, but yours are just too perfect. :)

  15. If I had to pick from your shop at this very moment I would love to own the Midnight Blue Nesting Trio BUT I’ve been in love with your tote bags since the moment I first saw them about a year ago and have been longing for one ever since <3

  16. Ive seen your products around the blog world for quite some time now! I love all of your work. I have always wanted a camera strap cover!!!

  17. The color bomb kindle case for sure! And I loved reading your story. Gives me hope. Don’t know what I’ll adventure to do, but I like the thought of a regular person learning to do something they love and then making it into a business they love.

  18. I would love to wear teal headband…. and I can’t wait to see your tote bags! Will be checking back to see when those are ready!

  19. I really need the color bomb kindle case….I got a kindle for Christmas and I can’t think of a better or more stylish way to keep it safe!

  20. I got a new purse- but sadly, there’s not any little pockets in it or anything– A nesting trio would be perfect! And I love the gray rose headband!
    shanna.u at gmail dot com

  21. I follow you on Facebook & Twitter :) I LOVE the new midnight blue camera strap…and I also LOVE the new ruffle headbands!! Your stuff is great Gussy!!!

  22. I love everything! So hard to choose :). If I had to choose I would pick the nesting trio in ANY colors!!!!
    Follow you on twitter and Facebook and tweeting about your amazing products!!!

  23. The midnight blue nesting trio is way cute & would make my day much more organized! I love the baby blankets, but couldn’t find the color I wanted. I really do think ruffles make everything better- you’ve got a great shop! Thank you!

  24. I love the ruffled headbands! So cute…just need a good haircut to go with it. And, I like the tangerine medium sized tote.

  25. I can’t decide on which headband I love but I think I’ll go with the gray rose or white one. I think I’d like any of the headbands.

  26. i really want your gray & blue macbook case! but i also love those ruffle headbands- so cute! : ) thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  27. The grassy dot nook cover may be the perfect solution. I have not been able to decide on one of the traditional covers. I also love the tangerine and cream head band.

  28. I would choose a tote or a baby blanket. (We just got a new foster baby, and the poor thing is sleeping with my son’s old quilt. I know, I know, worse things have happened!)

  29. The grassy dot large zip would be PERFECT for my kids’ Leapster Explorer that they got for Christmas. I’ve been looking for a zip pouch to store it and their games.
    Carrie

  30. I feel like I am repeating what everyone else said, but I LOVE THE HEADBANDS, My three year old daughter would go nuts!

  31. I think i HAVE TO HAVE the midnight blue iPad case for the iPad that my husband bought, literally an hour ago!

  32. I HAVE to have the grey rose macbook case. I am a student and it would be SO nice to have a laptop case that STICKS OUT in its own little ruffly way!

  33. right now i have to have the midnight blue wristlet — but i am stalking your shop for when the market totes come back!!!

  34. Alright, I’m jumping back into Gussy Giveaway mode! I LURVE the new ruffle and can’t wait to add one to my collection! I can’t wait to see what your totes are gonna look like, but for now, my favorites are the Color Bomb Nesting Trio and the Grey Rose Headband!

  35. I love everything but if I had to choose one thing it would have to be one of the headbands…I like all the fun colors.

  36. It would be hard to pick just one thing from your shop…oh so cute! Love the headbands and the tangerine zip pouches! So fun! Thanks for thenopportunity!

  37. Hey Maggie!! Congrats on all the fun new Gussy stuff!! Im loving the midnight blue nesting bags! They would be perfect for getting my purse organized!!
    Xoxo
    Elizabeth

  38. I like the nesting trios! I also like the iPad cases. I have been saving up for one and am hopeful to get one soon.

  39. I admire your courage. I learned to sew in 7th grade and have used sewing to make money myself. Continued best wishes to you. I would love to have a slip on camera strap for my camera.

  40. Tangerine Twirl nesting trio is the best! I love the color! I’m a fan of big purses so the small bags help to keep things in order.

  41. I would love to be able to give that camera strap (tangerine) to my daughter, but I really like those iPad cases too.
    Awesome startup story!

  42. I love EVERYTHING you make…but I’d love to have the tangerine twirl Kindle/Nook case or the Pink/Grey Macbook Pro case!! Thank you for doing a giveaway :-)

  43. I am on baby number three. it is about time for a cute diaper bag so I would want the Tangerine Dot tote bag,diaper bag

  44. Dying for one of your totes! Can’t say which one yet until they’re updated in your shop. :) Also loving the midnight blue camera strap slipcover. Yum!

  45. i like the new tangerine twirl fabrics! But I’ve always wanted one of those headbands, so I think my favorite item is the grey stripe headband.

  46. I love the tangerine and blue polka-dot wristlet you have on sale. So beautiful. I love the orange and blue together.
    Your story is so inspiring…

  47. I “have to have” the red and khaki Kindle case and I would love to get my daughter a cute headband…either the tangerine cream or the teal. Everything is so cute and colorful it is hard to choose!

  48. Love the new shop! :) I really want some headbands. Love the new fabrics. I also love the Color Bomb Large Zip Pouch.

  49. I am 28 weeks pregnant with fraternal boy/girl twins – so I have babies on my mind and baby products. I would love to have one of your new baby blankets – the blue & yellow striped one of course. I am pretty sure I will love the diaper wipes case too…but they haven’t been released yet :(

  50. LOVE the MIDNIGHT BLUE CAMERA STRAP SLIPCOVER!! I have been looking for a cute cover for a while now and I love the colors and ruffles on this one.

  51. I adore the large zips, especially the color bomb… but seriously, I could just close my eyes and point and something and be happy with it!

  52. i chose to like the grassy dot ipad case on FB. i would give it to a friend for her upcoming birthday. their ipad was lost for weeks after their toddler packed it away into a bingo box in the game closet, haha. : )

  53. I need (and love the colors/pattern) the Tangerine Twirl nook/kindle case! My poor nook isn’t going to stay in good condition if I keep shoving it in my purse with out a cover on it =/

  54. I toooooooooooootally want the Color Bomb Nook Case!!! And the Nesting Trio would be awesome for the diaper bag!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhh, Gussy!! You tempt this Momma!

  55. So, when I say I NEED TO HAVE one of everything (possibly 2 or 3 of each in different colors/patterns) … does that count?!? ;) Ok, well I love the totes, the MacBook cover (for my future MacBook!), any of the wristlets…I told you…I can’t pick just one, sister!!!!!!!!!!!!

  56. I absolutely adore all of the headbands. I especially like the Tangerine Cream Headband.

    I’m so happy I stumbled across this on a friend’s Facebook. This is the best blog I have seen in a while!

  57. I love your stuff! Absolutely adorable and I am beginning to think I am obsessed with the idea of owning one of your market totes! I can’t wait to see the new ones!!! So I would say that is one thing I have to have….along with a wristlet, iPad case, nesting trio….love the tangerine twirl, but adore the midnight blue. Xoxo

  58. Facebook needs a love selection. The 3 piece nesting bags…midnight blue…no, tangerine….no, green….to hard to decide. Surprise me…. Thank you..
    Apologizing for any duplicate posts….

  59. I would love to have a camera strap cover and need lots of headbands for three girls in our family! I am certain I would love, love, love your tote bags also. Would love something cute to haul around kids gear.

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