If you love sewing, then you probably already know and love the handmade community over at Etsy. Where ever you are in the world you can set up your own store selling either your hand-made treasures or crafting supplies. Â Or you can buy from many of the small and independent sellers – people just like you.
I have my own store there too, called Print or Plain, a reference to the bags I used to sew and sell. Before this one I had another store selling soaps and beauty products that did really well.
It's a great place to support small businesses, and buy awesome fabrics, and other sewing supplies. Did you catch the Best Fabric Shops on Etsy feature from earlier this year? These stores are all worth checking out – interesting fabrics  and low overheads can lead to some really great finds.  And most of them offer exclusive discount codes for SSE readers too.
Now we've got a great giveaway today especially sponsored by the lovely team over at Etsy, who have offered you a chance to win a $100 Etsy gift certificate to spend in any shop you like on anything you like.
Here are a few ideas to whet your shopping appetite (these pictures are clickable links):
Second prize is the Best of the Bags sewing pattern bundle from So Sew Easy, containing 6 bag sewing patterns.
How to enter the giveaway
There are lots of ways to enter. Â Pick one or more of the entries below and keep your fingers crossed.
If you don't see the entry widget in your browser, you can get to it HERE.
Terms – open worldwide.  Not all shops on Etsy are set up to accept gift certificates, but will probably do so if asked.  Closing date is the end of the day on the 17th May.  Part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day– win lots of sewing goodies.
Really I use zipit and contemporary cloth and that is about it
I visit etsy when I am looking for something specific. And sometimes I like to browse. You never know what you might find.
So many wonderful shops on etsy…I love all the PDF pattern sellers.
Thanks for this awesome giveaway and I look forward to reading more.
I would love to win all those delicious goodies. I am always in need of dittys. Such great giveaways, I appreciate it. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing. I follow via BlogLovin 🙂
~Crystal
http://krystlewv.blogspot.com
A Day In My Life, Crochet & Reviews
I don’t look at esty that much. But I may have to start! 🙂
craftyccain@gmail.com
I don’t have a favorite but I will definitely check out your list of fabric sellers.
I love this blog; I’ve gotten several good ideas saved from here! I made that cosmetic bag/brush roll combo (genius)!
I love that measure tape switch cover. I’m going to have to order one for myself.
Awesome!
I always want more sewing supplies! Thanks for the opportunity
I have to be honest, I’ve not spent much time on etsy. But I’ve heard great things about it. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have not yet purchased on Etsy, but enjoy attending local craft shows.
No favorite Etsy seller, I like to see fabric in person. Thanks for the giveaway!!
zipit has been awesome for getting great color zippers !
Awesome giveaway!
I already had a few of your items pinned to my pintrest board, as well as subscribed to your youtube channel and liked you on Facebook! I always look to see what new projects you are doing to give me inspiration!
LOVE the trailer!
one of my favorite blogs
I have tons of favorite sellers on etsy! Purlsmith, Stitch Stash Diva, Craftwhich Creations, Purple Goddess Design, Burning Impressions….hundreds and I shop etsy a lot!!!
My favorite shop is https://www.etsy.com/shop/WrenHouseYarns?ref=ss_profile !
This is a great giveaway!
A give away AND great new ideas/inspiration! Thank you!
I have my own shop at Storybookfelts.etsy.com
Greetings from Kilkenny Ireland and thanks for the giveaway
What an amazing giveaway. I never go on Etsy and didn’t know that they had that many great items. Now I think I’m in trouble, whether I win the giveaway or not…
Chiara
Sewoldschool.com
I only shop Etsy occasionaly
Thanks for the giveaway! I don’t have a fave Etsy shop, but thanks to your post, I’ll visit the fabric shops.
I signed up for your newsletter as well. Thanks
Zipperstop is my favorite Etsy shop at the moment.
I’m signing up on Bloglovin, and going to come back and check you out!!!! =) Very inspiring blog. I also posted you on my Facebook.
no, no favorites…
I am in the process of opening my own new etsy shop
I’ve been a follower (and gotten some of your terrific patterns) for quite some time, and I do appreciate your generosity! Thank you so much! Hugs!
I don’t have any favorite shops that come to mind, but I do enjoy looking at all the great things I can find on etsy! I want to have my own shop someday.
Great giveaway…I love Etsy!
Great competition, Etsy is such an inspiring place!
I enjoyed visiting your blog!
I don’t have a favorite etsy shop. I just search etsy for what I want.
My favorite shop on etsy is ZipIt. I love making zipper pouches and their zippers are very reasonable and good quality:
https://www.etsy.com/people/zipit