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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  1. Kristin W. says…
    07/27/2013

    These are beautiful and practical!

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  2. Ekaterine says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks lovely! Thank you for a chance to win!

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  3. Karen Rice says…
    07/27/2013

    What a fabulous bag! I would be honored to win it! Thanks for sponsoring July Nine!

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  4. Carolyn Urnes says…
    07/27/2013

    What a cool story! Love the totes. :)

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  5. Bdaiss says…
    07/27/2013

    Amazing story and an amazing bag! Thanks for the chance!

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  6. Anat says…
    07/27/2013

    Love reading the story- bag looks great! Thanks for the chance to win it

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  7. Betsy says…
    07/27/2013

    So luvvvvvvv!

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  8. Sue says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks like a great bag. Thanks for the chance to have it!

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  9. Jessica says…
    07/27/2013

    Neat! Thanks for a chance!

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  10. Trisha Noland says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the company story! The bags are awesome....I would love to win!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  11. cindy b says…
    07/27/2013

    Oh what a great tote and made in the USA! Awesome!! THank you for the chance!!

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  12. Leilani says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the story....thanks for sharing!

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  13. Ma Laarni says…
    07/27/2013

    A very versatile bag it looks like...thanks for this opportunity.

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  14. Lori P. says…
    07/27/2013

    YES! I wonder if I could sew a liner to put in it and make it a camera bag. Hmm?? Thanks Ali for ideas!

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  15. Michelle Adams says…
    07/27/2013

    Super cute bag! Thanks for the chance...

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  16. Renee says…
    07/27/2013

    Checking out the website now. Bags look great and that avenida in Buenas Aires is very very large.

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  17. Nancy says…
    07/27/2013

    I love bags and these are fantastic. Rain-proof in Oregon? Can't beat that.

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  18. Lori S. says…
    07/27/2013

    I have a serious bag/tote addiction, to begin with, add bright colors and organization and look out.

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  19. Julie B says…
    07/27/2013

    Awesome bags, great giveaway!

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  20. April W says…
    07/27/2013

    Ooooooh I love it! Thanks for the chance to win. :)
    - April W

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  21. Cindy J says…
    07/27/2013

    I love learning about new products and companies from your blog postings, as well as all the inspiration for crafting!

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  22. Barb says…
    07/27/2013

    great ideas and tote

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  23. Tona says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks like a fabulous bag & I enjoyed reading about the history of the company.

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  24. Lisa A. A. says…
    07/27/2013

    What a great bag that looks good, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. Melyssa says…
    07/27/2013

    what a gorgeous bag!! thanks for the chance:)

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