Sponsored Giveaways | July Nine

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GIVEAWAY |  One (1) person will win a Rainproof Bag in the color of your choice from July Nine. US entries only please.

ABOUT | Growing up I wanted to make a hang glider and fly. My mom, being the good parent that she is, encouraged me to make kites instead. And at 10 years old she handed over a sewing machine and so it began. My head could be in the clouds but my feet were still safely on the ground.  The hobby became a craft and after years of self-teaching and chatting up old ladies at various fabric store counters I had found something I loved.

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I took a long detour through the college of engineering, a business minor, and then decided to go back to my original passion of creating with thread and fabrics. This is when July Nine was born.

July Nine for those who are wondering is not my birthday (or my pug's birthday). It's inspired by the widest street in the world, July Nine Avenue, located in Buenos Aries Argentina. It now stands for an Oregon based brand focusing on unique American made goods. Patrons find July Nine simple but overwhelmingly functional. July Nine bags are now being carried nation wide from LA to New York, and internationally in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Custom projects range from left handed bags to 125 custom totes for Wieden & Kennedy and their client Diet Coke.

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As you read, production is growing and new designs are being patterned, tested and created.  The latest being a reusable bag launched on the website kickstarter. It is currently running through late August.

This bag unfolds into a spacious carry all, and then rolls back up into its leather handle making it very convenient to carry and use when needed.

Thank you for reading our story and I hope you can take part in the upcoming chapters.

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CONNECT | Shop | Facebook | Kickstarter


 

TO BE ENTERED into this giveaway please leave a comment below (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday, July 28th The winner will be announced shortly after. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items.

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306 thoughts

  1. Julie says…
    07/27/2013

    cute! Sounds like a great company!

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  2. L Squared says…
    07/27/2013

    Would be perfect for work and play!

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  3. bunny says…
    07/27/2013

    thanks for the chance to win!

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  4. Megan C says…
    07/27/2013

    Awesome!

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  5. Meredith says…
    07/27/2013

    lovely colors on functional bags? You bet!

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  6. Kathleen M Smith says…
    07/27/2013

    This would be perfect for hurricane season! Very nice design. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  7. brenda says…
    07/27/2013

    Wow! What great bags! You have such awesome giveaways.

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  8. Celia Gonzales says…
    07/27/2013

    Wow!! this would be perfect. I need to replace my work bag that I just bought a few months ago. unfortunately it turned out to be a cheap bag that did not last long. Thanks for the opportunity to win. will check out the webstie.

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  9. Kelly says…
    07/27/2013

    I love to hear these kind of stories! So cool. Thanks for the chance.

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  10. rachel // big city quiet says…
    07/27/2013

    this is stupendous! count me in for the giveaway!

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  11. Mich says…
    07/27/2013

    These look great! Need to check out the website. :) Go made in USA!!!

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  12. Florence says…
    07/27/2013

    A very good looking bag! I like the pink/red one. It looks like it would be a great everyday bag. I really have to stop using my Publix bags since I now live in a state that doesn't have them.

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  13. Carole says…
    07/27/2013

    Fun AND Necessary. Thank you - I love this!!

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  14. Jesa says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the practicality & style of this water proof bag!!

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  15. Amy M says…
    07/27/2013

    What a fabulous tote! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. Holly d says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the look of these bags!! Thanks, Ali, for the chance to win!!

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  17. Michelle says…
    07/27/2013

    LOVE LOVE LOVE totes!! Thanks for the chance to win Ali!!

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  18. DawnBeery says…
    07/27/2013

    Love it!!

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  19. Tara B says…
    07/27/2013

    These bags look awesome! I'm always always in the market for a classic, stylish and functional bag. These look like they hit the mark!

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  20. Shaela says…
    07/27/2013

    Wow, cool bags! Would love to win one

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  21. Laura A in OR says…
    07/27/2013

    Sometimes I feel like a " bag lady!" I love bags! This one looks awesome and I love the story behind it!

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  22. Amanda S says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks fabulous. Thanks for another great giveaway!

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  23. Barb Mc says…
    07/27/2013

    Love this bag! And who doesn't need a waterproof one here in the NW? Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  24. SusanDR says…
    07/27/2013

    Love those totes! And the story - so cool that she went back to her passion and has made it work. Thanks for the giveaway and the link to a cool product I hadn't seen before!

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  25. Elisabeth says…
    07/27/2013

    Thank you for the opportunity!

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