***This giveaway is now closed***
Today Sew Mama Sew is holding their annual giveaway day! If you are new here, Hello!! I hope that you will "poke around" a bit and find something that you like!
As part of the Giveaway Day, I'm giving away one each of the PDF sewing patterns in my shop, fourteen may. I'll choose 4 winners on May 25th. The patterns will be emailed to you! If you decide to buy one in my shop, you can download the pattern yourself with a link sent to you at checkout! Easy and Quick! (if for any reason you have trouble downloading, just sent me an email and I can email your pattern instead).
First up is the Sunday Bag,
Next is the March Bag
This bag was born when my 15 year old daughter came into my craft room and handed me a post it note and said "I want a bag that looks like this..."... She had scrawled a little sketch of a purse onto the note.
I did my best and the March Bag is the result. It comes with 3 different handle options all on the same pattern.
The bag also comes with cutting directions for using either fat quarters OR yardage.
Next is the June Bag
It's been the best selling sewing pattern that I have. It's easy to construct, using ONLY 4 fat quarters.. (in addition to various linings). It makes a great bag for summer traveling.
And finally the July Bag
I designed it as my "go to" bag for the beach or the pool. It's a great size and perfect for stuffing with sunscreen, goggles and a great magazine to read!
It's lined with fabric and the outside is made from reinforced burlap (I tell you how to reinforce the burlap in the pattern). You could also make it from upholstery weight fabric.. but I love the burlap (hides the sand!)
Here it is stuff full of my "junk" on a recent trip to the beach!
The pattern also comes with instructions for making the fabric flower pin that is attached to the front.
To enter:
ONE- Leave a comment here... let me know one thing that you'd love to see a tutorial for this summer! It can be sewing, quilting, home decor... you name it! I'd love to gather some good suggestions for my "summer to do" list!!
TWO- For a second entry, you can either tweet, blog or facebook a link to this giveaway!
It's that easy, 2 chances to win.
Giveaway open until May 25th! and don't forget to go check out the other giveaways today over at Sew Mama Sew!
411 people said...:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 411 Newer› Newest»Those are lovely lovely bags. I think that last one if my favourite... but I'm not sure...
Anyway, a summer tutorial. Hmm. I'd really like to make some stuff to brighten up my office. So, a bit vague really I suppose. But something office-brightening and fun!
Love your blog and your patterns!!! I would love to see a swimsuit cover up. julie :)
Darling bags! I especially love the Sunday bag. Hmm a sewing tutorial, how about how to do smocking? I've always wanted to learn. thanks for doing the giveaway!
Im not sure what kind of tutorial... but it would have to do with boys... I have four of them and I would love some sewing projects for them. Ties, belts, how to add onto a shirt to make it last longer(this one I'm going to do but I don''t know how)
lovely! I think I'd like to see a tutorial on a bag for containing wet clothes. Have any ideas on that?
Love love your bags. Would love to win. For a tutorial, maybe something to do about a special technique that may be a little overwelming on a bag pattern.
I'd love to see a tutorial of a bag to carry all the things needed to do sports, so a bag for going to the gym.
I love all of your bag patterns. I would also love another skirt or dress pattern.
I would love to see tutorials for more home decorating stuff! Anything, really.
I blogged about it! http://kensingtoncottage.blogspot.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-giveaway.html
I would love to see more everyday bags...they are amazing!
So fun! I already own a couple of those patterns too! =)
I would love a tutorial on appliqued mug rugs. =)
Thanks for a great giveaway!
All of your bags are fabulous! Would love to see a cute ladies summer top!
I love the July bag so completely.
I would love a tutorial on some sewing storage bags :D
I love the June bag. If I don't win, I will be back to buy. For a tutorial, I need an easy iPad case. What do you think? Thank you, Mary
mawillis@comcast.net
I love these bags - beautiful!
I need to figure out some pillow patterns..
jmistok(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for the generous giveaway! I'd like to see a tutorial for a wraparound skirt (the ones I see never make sense!).
I am just about to finish my march bag and then I can make another of your patterns! I'd love to see a tutorial for a beach towel roll up...
Beautiful patterns!
I hope I win.
316ramirez@gmail.com
Wichita, KS
I'd love to see an easy to tote picnic essentials set.
Your patterns are FAB! Thanks for the fun! :)
I'd love to see more of your quilting tutorials. They are always so pretty!
I would love a tutorial for a beach blanket or picnic blanket. Something that could maybe roll up and be carried with handles. I love all of your bags and would love to make one for myself. Thanks for the chance to win. Tanya H.
I'd love to see some pillow tutorials. Your bags are so cute.
I love all of your bags! I would like to see a tutorial that discussed the different types of interfacing and how/when to use them with different bags. Thanks! Angie H.
dhalbig1@yahoo.com
I love your patterns, I used the March bag and it was very easy to follow. I would love to try out another one!
LOVE your style, LOVE LOVE your bags!!! I would love to see a tutorial for an outdoor blanket that folds up into a stylish tote for the beach, picnics or just a comfy spot to read and play with kids!!(posted on FB)
I would love to see a tutorial on professional looking finishing on lined bags (the bit you have to hand sew after you turn it right side out).
I love your bags, so cute! I'd love a ruffle skirt tutorial for girls!!
sarah8914 at gmail dot com
I always on the prowl on tutorials for a fabric lampshade. I haven't find one that is applicable to all shape and size of lamp.
I love reading your blog and I love all the bag patterns. I would love to make a sunday bag for my kids teachers.
As far as summer tutorials. I would love to see some projects the kids can help with or maybe something for organization that you have made or works for you!
hollydonahue at hotmail dot com
Love the bag patterns! I'd like a tutorial on the picnic tote, like someone mentioned. I'm going to have plenty of scraps to use up after making my picnic quilt!
I would love to see a home decor tutorial. My windows need a low cost makeover to freshen them up for summer. How about a cute valance tutorial?
I'd love to see a tutorial to make my seasonal decor go farther. So maybe a wreath that you could change one piece for all seasons or reversible buntings. That type of silly stuff. I have a small area to store everything and my holiday decor box takes up the most space!
Btw, great bag patterns!!!
Lumiya2643@gmail.com
love your bags! maybe a tutorial for some kind of backpack bag-that way you wouldn't have to worry about it when chasing a 3 yr old!
I know I've said it before, but I would love a smocking tutorial. I even bought a smocking pleater, but I haven't broken it in yet ;)
I would love a skirt tutorail that is a little more tailored (ie - not elastic waist).
katyhornbeck@gmail.com
I love all of your bags!! I just finished my Sunday bag and I love how it turned out. :)
For a summer tutorial, I'd love to see some skirts with an older girl in mind--8-10 years old--like a maxi skirt or something.
I just can't get enough bag patterns!
Thanks for the pattern givevaway! I would like to see an easy pattern to help me teach my 10 year old to sew. Something tweenish. :)
Love your bags! I've been wanting to make one.
Lori
I am always looking for fun creative pillow tutorials.
Thanks for the chance!
A tutorial for sewing blinds would be useful. Laura x
THanks for the pattern giveaway!!!
How about a tutorial for a beach bag!!!:))
Love the Bags! I would love to see a swimsuit cover or a Beach throw that can roll up or comes with attached carrying bag.
some gorgeous bags, which I believe a huge part is in what fabrics you use, and you picked some really bright lovely colors. I love them. I think I like your may bag the most. What tutorials, well, maybe a camera bag, or a bag for a lap top or netbook.
Love those patterns! This is kind of a big project, but I would love to see a tutorial on how to make slipcovers for furniture! My living room furniture badly needs to be slipcovered, but I am completely overwhelmed at the thought of trying!
Such darling bags! I would love to see summer decorating ideas July is easy with red white and blue but I'm always stumped when it comes to June and August.
Love your tutorials! Love pillow and quilt tutorials and of course things for little girls :)
How about a tutorial on the different kinds of straps you suggest for your bag patterns? :)
Would love to see a mugrug tute! Thx for the chance to win:)
Summer to do list....come to australia and help me tick some of mine off!
Ok ok, so that's impractical...how about matching accessories for all your great bags?
Hugs
Naomi
Beautiful bags! I love the fabric you used, too! I would love to see a camera bag. I haven't found one out there that I've liked yet.
Love all those bags. I would love a tutorials on some home decorating. My house could use a little freshening up.
I love making bags!
For a tutorial, I don't know exactly, but I just had a little boy and need some little boy ideas! Help!
Like your bags. Need a tute on putting binding on something...like mug rugs. I like small projects.
I love all of your patterns and have been following your blog for over a year. Hmmm.... for a summer tutorial I would like to see anything baby. I am due in July!
I would love to win this. About a summer tutorial. Maybe boys ties or a garment type bag for covering special dresses.
Your bags are so great- and the fabric choices are FAB!
I would love to see home decor ideas.
As I scrolled down, I kept thinking, "I like this one best!" Thanks for the giveaway! How about tutorials on more bags?
I blogged about your giveaway at http://salliessampler.blogspot.com/2011/05/polkadotchair-giveaway.html
i'd love to see a tutorial for a bag! love your patterns!
I love your bags, they are gorgeous. I can't think of a summer tutorial as it's wintry where I am - I do have a friend who has requested a patchwork duvet cover & I'm yet to see a good pattern. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love your bags, they are so much fun! And I certainly would love to see more.
Those are some ADORABLE bags! :)
I would love to see some easy refurbishing things! :)
I'd love tips and tricks on smocking!
needlegrrl at gmail
and I love the june bag!
Those look like great patterns! I love to see quilting tutorials. Thanks for the opportunity to win.=)
Thanks for the chance . . . those bags look awesome. I'm looking for ways to get my 9-year-old sewing. I have no idea where to start or what to have her make.
how about a tutorial for a bag for carrying around hand sewing projects.
Love the giveaway - thanks! I would like to see a tutorial for fun items for kids.
I'd love to win one of your bag patterns. They are all so cute. Une bag is my favorite.
This Kentucky Wildcat (who now lives in the rainy Pacific NW) would love to see a bag tutorial using a laminated fabric. It would be very practical in this climate (for the 8 months of rain we get each year!)
That March Bag is right up my alley! Great patterns!
Beautiful! I love the June bag - great size for a purse!
As for tutorials, I have a huge box of zippers that I bought and don't know what to do with - I'd love any suggestions.
Sarah
Love the March and June bag!! So excited.....Thanks for the giveaway! Amy
I am SO looking forward to sewing some bags - and new patterns are always welcome!
Hmm maybe a bag to take to the beach/pool?
Your bag patters are so cute! I would love to see a tutorial for a child size bag!
Great giveaway, I would love to win!
~JamieS@ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
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I'd love a tutorial for kids' Christmas gifts--perhaps something I could sew? Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love some cute knit tops for us girls!
For tutorial, beach bag or one of your cute bag..
I decided I'm only going to enter giveaways on blogs that I already follow. Probably won't win anything, but it will have to just be okay.
I love your patterns and your color combinations and your sewing/crafting room.
Hmmm...new tutorials? Can't think of anything...just share the cool stuff you're already doing.
awesome, such fun, thank you!
oh well, a tutorial I'd love to see is hats, bucket hats, sun hats etc. hats.
Your bag patterns are fabulous!
You have so many wonderful tutorials now, it is very hard to think of something else! I'm always keeping my eyes open for table runner patterns. I love them! I have a stack I have made and use all the time, and a stack that is growing that will be used for Christmas and birthday gifts.
Thanks for participating in giveaway day!
Cute, cute - pick me, pick me!
Would love to see any tutorial on sewing home docor ie curtains or pillows!
Love your bag patterns, especially the March bag.
As for summertime tutorials, I'd love one on little boys swimtrunks, and maybe even the Euro-stlye swimtrunks. :)
I'd love to get some pointers on quilting with my home sewing machine. I've got quilt tops laying around and would love to get better at actually finishing the quilt.
Oooo nice bag patterns! I'd love to see something on lining handmade/handknit bags.
I linked the giveaway on my facebook page. :)
I Would love to see some kind of beach/picnic blanket! Amy @ gasudimack@sbcglobal.net
I would love to see a beach/picnic blanket! I love your March bag:) amy @ gasudimack@sbcglobal.net
I love your bags! I would love to see a tutorial on how to make a little girl's romper (the retro-looking kind with small straps & gathered waist & shorts trimmed in white).
I love the bag patterns. Would like to see tutes on pillows. Thanks
loving the July bag, thanx for the chance! would love to see some pillow tutorials.
I tweeted your giveaway @Quiltnutone
I love bag 2 and 4!
thanks for the giveaway.
blueberryblues5(at)gmail(dot)com
Love your bag patterns! I'd like to see some boy tutorials.....things for bigger boys.
Any tutorial from you is a welcome post. I love pillows and bags.Love your bag patterns.
What clever names for your patterns! I'd love to see some outdoor dining projects (pillows, napkins,lanterns...)
Those bags are so cute! Lovely giveaway. I'd love a tutorial on how to thread a serger. I have one and I know they all thread differently, but I think seeing one threaded might help me figure out how the thing works! scarletteandcinnamon(at)gmail(dot)com
Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I'd like to see a tutorial on pin cushions.
This is my first time on your blog... Looks like I'll be back often! I just got a new sewing machine yesterday and have really been interested in learning. I would love to see some bag patterns for beginners!
I also blogged about this. Here's the link:
http://www.polkadotchair.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-giveaway-day.html?spref=bl
well, i'm addicted to quilts and pillows, so either of those in a tutorial would be sweet! or some kind of home decor item. i want to try out giant stuffed letters. any tips?
G'Day! I'm here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-may-giveaway-day-ends-may.html
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
@Homemaker_Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I love your patterns! I need a church bag really bad!
I would love to see a cute and simple sundress for women!
I absolutely love your bags and the July bag ??? LOVE IT! I would like a tutorial on free motion quilting - more like advise I guess. I'm new to it and would just like some first timer tips to make it a little easier! Thanks for the chance to win!
gale
galew417@comcast.net
Oh, Melissa, I'd love to win one of your patterns. Thanks for the chance.
I would love some "bag basics" tutorials. Since you have made a ton you've likely learned some helpful tips and tricks along the way. Thanks for the chance to win! Your patterns are gorgeous!
I'd love to see tutorials for children's bags. Thanks for the giveaway!
Love your bags! I'm into easy to sew & fit dresses/skirts for adults so tutorials on those would be great. But really, anything you come up with will be great I;m sure.
I've had bag envy over your bags for months now. But due to serious budget cuts at my house I haven't bought a pattern. I would love to see a tutorial for just about anything. I'm always looking for a new project.
Fun, I love all your bag designs! Huh, now a wanted tutorial, I would like to maybe see a tutorial for a fun belt or something to help spice up my wardrobe.
rhianneholmes(at)hotmail(dot)com
I LOVE the March bag! You and your daughter have great taste. I'd love to see any sewing ideas and tutorials (clothing or accessories)for women. It seems like there are lots of ideas for kids but not so many for me.
Cute bags! I'd love another skirt tutorial...I've made many copies of all of the skirts you've done so far for my girls, but something new would be nice :)
I really like your bags so I would go for a big, sturdy bag in which to carry all my things or even for the small shopping now that supermarkets in Spain are finally waving good-bye to plastic bags. So, a bag similar to the big straw ones that are so much used during the summer. Thanks
Love your patterns...thanks for the chance! I'd love to see a roman shades tutorial. I saw one a couple of years ago and I can't for the life of me find it!
I would love a pattern for a bag! They are all lovely and functional.
I think my favorite bag is the last one !
As of a summer tutorial, i'd love to have ideas to use my scraps !!
awesome! Would love to see some flowy dress tutorials!
Such a cute blog...I agree with commenter above, ways to use up scraps (I have a hoard of them!) would be nice! I'm having a giveaway of vintage sewing stuff over on my blog, Foziewisp, If you're interested, please stop by. Many thanks!
How about a tutorial for an easy summer top made with some stash fabric. Thanks, your bag patterns are fantastic.
these bags are spectacular!i'll be following :)
I would love to see a tutorial for a beach cover-up tunic for little ones or their mom's
Lovely patterns! I haven't had a chance to peek around yet, so if you have this tutorial already, please know I'm not purposely being rude {off to surf your blog after my comment} - - I'd like to see how to make a guitar strap. :)
Summer patterns - gardening apron or swimsuit cover
mindfulhome at gmail dot com
Lovely patterns! I always love new sewing tutorials :)
Sarah @ Kiwi Gets Crafty
http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com
I love sewing tutorials!
Not sure what kind of tute I'd want to see . . . the best ones are always the ones I think, "why didn't I think of that?" which I guess means . . . I haven't thought of it yet. LOL.
skooksplayground][at]gmail[dot]com
fabulous bags, every one of them!!!
I love your bags - I'd love to win the patterns! I would love to see a clutch pattern for the summer.
I love quilting tutorials!
I think the March bag is my favorite, but they are all lovely. Thank you!
Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. I love to create bags, totes and stuff like that. I just made 3 totes for my grand daughters for taking to the pool this summer. I made them out of fabric that is used for patio cushions!
lhirsche@gmail.com
I would like a tutorial for a zippered wallet!! Can't find one anywhere!!
I shared on facebook :)
How about a tutorial for a liner to those rolling wire shopping carts (like what they use in NY) or a quick and simple summer skirt.
For a tutorial, any way to sew a cute beach towel?
Patterns are lovely.
carol AT blackbunnyfibers DOT CAHM
Love your bags! For a tutorial we need a cute womens top that has modest coverage. Thanks for the chance. jjjcwebb (at) hotmail (dot) com
The bags are fabulous - I would like to see a tutorial on a project organizer.
Hi, loving your March and June bags! I've been attemping applique but am in desperate need of some insights into how to do it WELL lol!
I love your blog and your patterns!
I love to make bag and totes.
A patchwork headband tutorial would be a great summer treat.
Thanks for the chance.
emmy3031@gmail.com
I love the July bag, so cute!!
How about a tutorial on how to make a summery hat of some kind? Or tips on sewing oilcloth or something rugged like that?
Love sewing tutorials - I need all the help I can get :-).
Thanks for the giveaway!
jmhamlin826 AT yahoo DOT com
I would love to see some Outdoor decor ideas, decorations for the porch of front door, .......
i just saw your tutorial list--WOW that is a lot!!! i would love to see a tute for a kids summer robe or wrap, for when they get out of swim lessons...
i'm going to click the follow button now :)
You have a lot of brilliant tutorials but maybe some lessons on storing scraps and projects to do with them?
Or perhaps an apron? Thanks for sharing!
OMG, I'm so excited to see your blog! I'm gonna follow it now. Let's see...I would love a tutorial for a large, sqaure tufted sitting pillow for the floor! Specific huh? You have a ton of tutorials and my goodness, your bags are BEAUTIFUL. LOOOVE the July bag!
I love the June Bag... perfect to tote your stuff with you on your bike! I would love to see a picnic tutorial... maybe a bag that becomes a blanket.
I posted this on my new facebook page!
I adore your bags, and I'd love to see more bag tutorials.
So many bags so little time. Thanks for a chance to win. Bags are on my list of this to make this summer. Well that and a few Christmas gifts.
Love the June bag, it would be nice to see a tutorial on how to do some appliqué.
Great patterns. I would love any type of bag tutorial. Gotta love bags.
kirkandalice (at) gmail (dot) com
I'd love any and all sewing tutorials that you would help us with - love your stuff- following now :)
candy at fiber dot net
Pretty, pretty bags!
I would love to see a tutorial for a makeup bag.
Wallet tutorial? I always see checkbook covers but not wallets!
Awesome Melissa! I would love some cute pillow ideas. I want to do a mini makeover. Thanks for the chance!
More home decor tutorials perhaps? :)
I love the March bag very, very much and I like the use of your fabrics as well :)
rachaelroyce [at] gmail [dot] com :)
thanks!
I have been admiring your bag patterns for a while now! Would love to see a tutorial for how to write a handbag pattern.
Thanks for the giveaway! You have designed cute bags! I would love to see a quilt tutorial - perhaps a picnic quilt.
sewsofun@gmail.com
more summer tutorials? how about hats that aren't big & floppy or the train conductor looking ones? thanks for the giveaway!
more summer tutorials? how about hats that aren't big & floppy or the train conductor looking ones? thanks for the giveaway!
love your bags! I have the March PDF and will be making it when I find the time. Great giveway.
facebooked the giveaway (link)
Good evening!
I have searched high and low for a pocket book/purse that holds an ipad securley and has all the needs of a regular bag. Open to any cool design. Love your blog!
Hi! I would love to own any one of these bag patterns! You do wonderful work. I have the pattern for the Kindle Keeper and everyone loves them!!!I love to use ribbon!
A tutorial about making a bag pattern would be nice! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Love your bags. How about a tutorial on a mother/daughter purse. Little girls always want a purse like moms but they are always too big.
I love the bags...would love to see something quick for the summer.
Well, Im new here so I think I need to review the existing tutorials first. Bag of the month - how cool!
I tweeted @LisaT63, thanks !
I love the March bag!Just awesome and would be perfect for Xmas gifts.
Cute bags! I would love to see a pattern for a wallet and a carrying case for needlepoint sewing projects.
Thanks for the great giveaway. My favorite is the July bag.
Fabulous bags! I'm creating a new craft space this summer, and would love to see a tutorial for fabric boxes (or fabric-covered boxes) using fat quarters!
These are great bags! I especially love the July one :)
I have always loved any sort of quilting tutorials but lately have been enjoying some great skirt/dress/top tutorials to make my spring and summer wardrobes more fun. More of those kinds of tutorials would be great!
love the bags. I would love to see patterns for older kids.
Love your bag patterns, the Sunday and July bags stand out as ones I would make.
Thanks for the giveaway and as for tutorial a quick and easy baby quilt, one that uses more than just charm squares sewn together. They can look great but I'm looking for something different for my new grand baby due in October.
the bags are all so fun, I can't decide if I want to make hte sunday bag or the march bag more. I'm always on the lookout for smaller handbag patterns that are still big enough to hold a book.
I LOVE that June Bag!! I'd love to make one!! :)
I'd love to see a flower tutorial like the ones on the bag - my daughter's love them and I'd love to make them for hair bows and pins!
would love to see a pattern for various water bottle carriers!
jenny
overallbaby@gmail.com
I love your bags!
I love all your tutorials so it does not matter what it is for me!
Great patterns! Love the fabrics in the samples!
Great bags. I'd love to win the patterns. As for a summer tutorial - my sister wants me to recover her patio furniture cushions. I'd love a tutorial for outdoor cushions. Thanks. kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I would love to see a beginners quilting guide! I want to try my first quilt this summer!
I am hoping to win the pattern for the June Bag! I am a petite and those beautiful larger bags overwhelm me. Please do some tutorials for modern aprons that would appeal to young women.Coordinating hot pads would be great too. Maybe something fun to give at a wedding shower!
I would love for you to dream up more girl skirt tutorials with ruffles. Perhaps one with a ruffle bustle!
I love your work! Thanks, Melissa!
I would love a tutorial for clothing for a tween girl.
I'd love a tutorial for a backpack. Love your purses.
I love your bags! I'd also like a tut for a backpack, a summer-y one :)
I love the bags you can never have enough bags. I'd like to see some ways of displaying old quilts that only have a few good spots in them.
Holly
great giveaway! i'd love to see a tutorial about some fun curtains - mine need some refreshing. :)
bess
jbknav at hotmail dot com
Great bags.
I have so many tutorials bookmarked to make for my kids, maybe one for the Momma's in the family.
I'd looovvee to see more quilting type or home dec tutorials. :) This is my sewing summer!
I'm loving all things ruffled recently. :)
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