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Negroni giveaway!
To help celebrate Celebrate the Boy month (is that redundant?), we’re doing a little giveaway for a free Negroni men’s shirt pattern.
This is a really great pattern for learning some new techniques around sewing for guys. And as a bonus, if you need a little extra help, cheerleading, and inspiration, Peter is still doing an awesome Sew-along with this pattern!
All you have to do to win is post a comment and let me know who you’d like to make the Negroni for (whether it’s yourself or someone else). I’ll keep the comments open for 24 hours, then choose a winner using a random number generator. Good luck!
Comments
Tari
February 18, 2011 #
I would make my husband one- which would be really convenient because he is really tall and skinny and has a hard time finding long sleeve shirts that are long enough! Thanks for the giveaway!
tari.mcdonald [at] gmail [dot] com
Kirsten
February 18, 2011 #
Honestly, I would want to make one for myself!
Astreia
February 18, 2011 #
Would love to make something for my husband!! This is awesome!
Cat
February 18, 2011 #
I love the detailed instructions for all the Colette Patterns, and I especially like the slim fit of this shirt. I’d love to try it out.
Mary on Lake Pulaski
February 18, 2011 #
I haven’t made a mans shirt in years and would definitely make this for my husband.
Kristy
February 18, 2011 #
I would love to start making shirts for my husband because he has decided that none of his shirts fit anymore. the donut maker I gave him for christmas might be a factor in that…
Heather
February 18, 2011 #
I would love to make my husband this shirt. He’d love to have some that fit him properly. Someday when I can sew a little faster I’d like to make my brother one too.
Amy
February 18, 2011 #
I’d love to make this shirt for my father and brother, hopefully with the sew-along for some guidance.
mary
February 18, 2011 #
my father looks forward to a plaid shirt every year at christmas. this year i broke with tradition. his birthday is coming up, so maybe a handmade negroni will be in the works instead! :)
also, i wouldn’t mind a nice camp shirt for summer. ;)
Kayla
February 18, 2011 #
I’d like to make one for my hubby. He gets left out quite a bit. He loves pearl snap style shirts, so with the right fabric this would be perfect.
Tausha
February 18, 2011 #
Hi! I would love to make one for my husband, but also for me! I love men’s shirts like this, and I love your patterns! I would love to win one. That will be one less I have to buy. (I’m slowly working my way down the list of all of your patterns!)
Lili
February 18, 2011 #
I would really love to be able to make this shirt for my amazing brother before he goes to uni next year :D
Meg
February 18, 2011 #
I’d make this for my boyfriend, I’ve never made any mens clothing before and he’s been bugging me to sew him something for aggges! (might try one for me too!)
Shalyn
February 19, 2011 #
I was just telling my hubby how much I want to start making dress shirts for him but I need a pattern to start from. He is very long and lean, so most store bought shirts are short on his arms and tent like around his torso. But oh does he ever look sexy when in a properly fitted shirt.
Devon
February 19, 2011 #
My husband needs one of these! RTW shirts look terrible on him, he looks like a little boy wearing his fathers clothes. Hopefully I can win this, so I can make him something good to wear for our anniversary!
Imaan
February 19, 2011 #
For my husband, definitely. I want to get over my fear of sewing a shirt, and make him one.
junespoon
February 19, 2011 #
i would love to have the chance to make one for my husband. He’s italian and is very fussy about clothes so i’d love to make one in a very thin white cotton for the evenings spent wandering round the italian villages when we visit there.
plus i’ve never made anything for him before, so that could be fun!
Vanessa
February 19, 2011 #
My husband would love that shirt!!! He’s been requesting that I sew one for him… it’s a bit challenging since i’m quite a beginner, but it’s been on my mind for some time to give it a try, and this pattern seems just perfect!
Catherine
February 19, 2011 #
I want to make this shirt for my dear hubby, who gets left out of most of my making!
Chandra
February 19, 2011 #
My husband is super tall and thin. If I sewed him a shirt, it would actually fit correctly! Plus, I hardly make him anything and that would make his day.
Liz
February 19, 2011 #
I’d make this for my husband- he’s got lots of formal, french-cuff dress shirts, but very few casual shirts, so I know he’d love one of these!
Sarah Sic
February 19, 2011 #
I’d make this for my husband – he loves button up shirts, but doesn’t own enough!
Heather J.
February 19, 2011 #
This is just the kind of shirt that my husband loves to wear, and which looks so good on him. I’d love to make one for him!
Stephanie
February 19, 2011 #
I would want to make one for my boyfriend! It’s his thirtieth in April and shirt would be a great present!
April
February 19, 2011 #
Would love to make one for my husband! He’s said he doesn’t want any homemade clothes so would love a great pattern to change his mind. ;-)
jodie
February 19, 2011 #
yes, please!
Lynne Williams
February 19, 2011 #
I have a nice piece of charcoal cotton to make a shirt for my deserving husband, and the pattern would fit the bill.
Celina
February 19, 2011 #
I would love to make one for my husband! Good Luck everyone!
kathleen
February 19, 2011 #
For my boyfriend and scaled down for my oldest son, who is allergic to so many fabrics he’d go naked if I didn’t sew for him.
runciblespoon
February 19, 2011 #
I’d love to make this for my husband – he is the only one in the family (apart from the cat) who doesn’t get things sewn for him.
Jessica Fuester
February 19, 2011 #
What an awesome pattern!! I’d make one for my husband who has been asking me to make him shirts for a while…. But I always skirt the subject since I’m a little intimidated at the thought of making men’s clothing!! Thanks for a great give away!
jadestar
February 19, 2011 #
What a great pattern! I’ve been wanting to try making a shirt for my dad, so this would be good!
Karen Compton
February 19, 2011 #
Great to see something so well made for the men in our lives. Thanks also for the tutorial on flat felled seams!
Kristin O
February 19, 2011 #
I would make one for my son – he’s just starting to wear adult sizes and I don’t make him nearly the amount of things I do my other children!
Colleen
February 19, 2011 #
I would love to make one for my husband, and two sons! love it! thanks for the chance to win.
raquel from florida
February 19, 2011 #
I would make one for my husband, he’s swimming again and his body has change (for the better!!!!). Thank you for the chance to win this lovely pattern
Sonia C
February 19, 2011 #
I’ve just begun learning how to sew and my biggest fan and supporter has been my boyfriend Andrew. He would love it!
Debra B.
February 19, 2011 #
My son is 6′ 4″ and I’d like to custom him a shirt. He just buys XXL tall and lives with it, but he is normal build and so they are baggy. Thanks you!
Erin
February 19, 2011 #
I would take this pattern to a sewing class I want to take, where I would get some help making it for my boyfriend :)
meg
February 19, 2011 #
What a manly shirt! Sadly, I’ve never whipped any clothing up for hunka, hunka, burnin’ love…time to start! Thanks.
Robin
February 19, 2011 #
Fun giveaway! I’d love to make a Negroni shirt for my husband… who never seems to be the recipient of my sewn clothes.
Carla
February 19, 2011 #
I LOVE this pattern and think my husband and my son would love amazing in various versions of it. I am newby to sewing so I am excited to take a crack at men’s shirts. So far, all they have gotten are pajama pants.
Sherry
February 19, 2011 #
i just asked my husband and he was thrilled with the idea that I would make some for HIM (as opposed to our three kids who get the bulk of my sewing time). A custom shirt for his hard-to-fit torso would be wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway..
Michelle Bannon
February 19, 2011 #
I would LOVE to have this pattern!! I would make the shirt for my sweet husband who has been patiently waiting for me to try again. I especially want to try this pattern since I did such a terrible job the last time I tried making him a shirt!
Cyndie
February 19, 2011 #
I would love to make one for my fiance – his birthday is coming up, and we only exchange handmade gifts…. this would be perfect!
Yellie
February 19, 2011 #
My boyfriend finally returns home after three very long and hot months working in the tropics. Although he’s from here, it usually takes a few days for him to acclimate again to the cool San Francisco climate. I think making him the negroni shirt for those cold few days would be something he’d find very special and comforting!
Gene
February 19, 2011 #
I am so happy to see a pattern like this. Last year when I wanted to sew my husband a simple flannel shirt, I couldn’t find a men’s shirt pattern like this anywhere. No one sews shirts, they just go to Walmart and buy them for $7.00 ( child or slave sweatshop labor abroad!?!) I went to eBay and found a vintage men’s long sleeve shirt pattern from the 1950’s that was uncut and unused. I went to fabric.com and bought wonderful plaid flannel on sale and I cut out 6 shirts and went slowly and learned as I was doing. Learn to sew flat felled seams, learned to use the buttonhole attachment on my Singer 301, learned to have more patience when sewing. The outcome was something I am proud of and I see it every day when my husband puts on a shirt I sewed. I would love to have this pattern to try and I would again sew my husband a flannel shirt because the last thing I did on my machine was patch a hole in one of his shirts that he ripped on fence wire. It’s time to sew more shirts…
michelle
February 19, 2011 #
I love your patterns and once I get through the “oh my gosh I still need to make this for the kids” (we have 4) list, a few of your patterns are next. I have yet to see someone wearing something made fom your patterns that doesn’t look great in it, they are all so flattering!
Erica
February 19, 2011 #
I would make a slue of these for my hubby…he’s a guys guy and this shirt looks perfect for him!
Amanda
February 19, 2011 #
My husband would love a Negroni – also his favorite cocktail!
Ashley
February 19, 2011 #
My husband! This pattern is exactly his style.
Nancy
February 19, 2011 #
I’d love to make this for my husband! The only shirt I’ve made him so far was just after I started sewing – I learned lots of new techniques, but unfortunately the fit was somewhat off! I’d love to have another go.
christina
February 19, 2011 #
I’d love to make Negroni for my ‘boy’ who’s turning 40 this year.
Kristi
February 19, 2011 #
I’d love to make this for my husband.
Grey D
February 19, 2011 #
For myself. I bought a sewing machine out of the blue the other day I need a project now. I’ve never sewn before and there is very little sewing information out there for men. I am glad to have found this blog and also Peters.
Lisa
February 19, 2011 #
I would make this for my boyfriend Nick, who is tired of wearing t-shirts.
Hana – Marmota
February 19, 2011 #
I’d make it for my father. He wears shirts very often, and has hard time finding new ones he would like…
Natalie
February 19, 2011 #
My boyfriend would love this shirt. I’ve already made him some dress shirts, but this one is super casual, and I think he’d get more wear out of it.
marianne
February 19, 2011 #
My husband…he has large shoulders, but “L” size men’s shirts have way too much fabric to tuck in. This more closely cut shirt would probably work great for him.
Meghan
February 19, 2011 #
I’d love to make this for my husband. I’ve been making a lot of clothes for our 2 boys these days, but nothing for my poor husband. Maybe it’s his turn!!
Toni
February 19, 2011 #
my husband is a shirt-hound and i would love to make this for him.
Pam
February 19, 2011 #
My husband….he loves when I make him a new shirt. He wears it proudly and tells all who will listen that he has on a “new shirt that was made with love by my wlfe”. I know that it’s corny, but I love to hear it.
Christina
February 19, 2011 #
Eep! I hope I’m not too late. I want to make a Negroni shirt for my boyfriend. He’s in desperate need of newer shirts. :)
Elizabeth
February 19, 2011 #
I would love to make one of these shirts for my husband!
Kat
February 20, 2011 #
I would love to make this for my fiance as an wedding present. We are getting married in November and he has wanted me to sew him something for ages so I think this would be perfect.
Linda
February 20, 2011 #
I would love to make the Negroni shirt for my husband!!!
Rachel
February 20, 2011 #
Ever since I started sewing, my hubs has been saying, ‘i can’t wait to see whT you’ll make for me!’ this is it!
sara
February 20, 2011 #
Even though he is getting on my nerves today, i would like to make one for my husband.
Katie B
February 20, 2011 #
I’d make it for my hubby! I love your patterns for me and now he could benefit!
Emily
February 20, 2011 #
I’d love to make this for my boyfriend, it’s very his style, and as he’s Scottish I think he’d like it in his tartan.
Clair McLaughlin
February 20, 2011 #
Oh wow – I was just looking to get this pattern for my husband!
Jessica
February 20, 2011 #
I would love to make this shirt for my husband, but I also have a Pre-teen boy, I’ll have to see if I can make one for him too. Thanks!
Kristin Parker
February 20, 2011 #
Ive been eyeing this pattern for a while, I would love to make it for my boyfriend!
Janet Watt
February 20, 2011 #
I would love to make this for my husband and our son….
alisha
February 20, 2011 #
I’ve been wanting to make a shirt for my husband, but have been too intimidated to try yet. Men’s shirts just seem so hard! But if I won this pattern, I’d definitely give it a try.
Ginger
February 20, 2011 #
I would make this for my husband. He would love something other than boxers.
jane
February 20, 2011 #
Love this pattern, would love to make it for my hubby!
Carla
February 21, 2011 #
I love making shirts for my husband and would love to make this one.
Jessie
February 21, 2011 #
since i haven’t seen a winner announced, i’ll go ahead and try to throw my hat in the ring. i have been wanting to sew a negroni for my husband since it first came out, but haven’t yet been able to find the time to commit to it.
Sally
February 21, 2011 #
I would love to make this for my husband.
Margie
February 21, 2011 #
My husband! He’ll be so happy to have a shirt that I made him.
Margie
February 21, 2011 #
My husband! He’ll be so happy to have a shirt that I made him, or anything really. I’m always sewing for the children.
marna
February 21, 2011 #
My husband ADORES this style. (As does my 14 yr old daughter!) what a coup it would be to win this~!
A. Randall
February 21, 2011 #
This is a rare find that I will gladly make for myself (with a little help from my wife).
keri
February 22, 2011 #
Would love to make this for my husband who is an extra hard fit in ready-to-wear!
Lori Z
February 28, 2011 #
As many ladies would, I would make one for my husband. His built is slim and tall with a bit of a barrel chest, which makes it a difficult shape to fit.
Amy M.
March 3, 2011 #
I would make one for my husband, Dad, “Step-Dad”, and brother-in-law
mens suits,boys suit
May 8, 2011 #
I read your blog when I was in Quebec. I bookmarked your site and read your post again when I reached CA after I purchased my new ed online computer. The site is excellent and looks the best in new!
Rachel
May 6, 2013 #
I plan to make the negroni for my brother-out-of -law, which is to say, the brother of my partner. A sweeter, more generous, and sensitive man has never lived, one who, by putting family first, defies all the stereotypes of an aggressive profession.
Rita
May 6, 2013 #
My son (now 44) was about 10 years old the last time I made him a fitted shirt. I can do this!
Dessie Morgan
November 12, 2013 #
I would love to make this shirt for both my sons who have been such a help to me since their dad died last Dec.
Tom
February 20, 2014 #
Hi, i would make the negroni for myself. I am looking for a shirt pattern to stretch my skills.