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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Sew Sweetness

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This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here!

Today I’m joining in the fun and giving away 6 pdf patterns of one lucky winner’s choice from my pattern shop! For those of you who aren’t familiar with my patterns, they all include easy to follow, step by step instructions and lots of photos to help along the way. My patterns range from beginner to advanced and with lots of different styles and types of bags.

Some of my patterns include:
The Park West Bag
This large bag is great for holding a lot of stuff! There are side pockets on the exterior of the bag, and a lining zippered pocket on the inside. With pretty handle detailing for your straps and a recessed zipper closure at the top of the bag, you will be stepping out in style!

The Lapin Noir Bag

This bag converts from a handled tote to a large carry-all, with a cell phone pocket and enough pockets inside and out to keep your most important items within easy reach. The handles are corded and covered in fabric, with pretty knots at each end, and the long strap is attached to the bag with fun swivel clips. If you’re looking for a bag to showcase your favorite fabric print, this is it!

The Peas and Corn Lunch Bag

These insulated lunch bags are the perfect break to the day! Included in the pattern are two different styles of lunch bags(a rounded lunch bag for the intermediate sewist, and a top zip lunch bag for the advanced sewist). Whether you make them for a child or an adult, they are just the right size to fit a sandwich, several snacks, and a drink. Also included in the instructions are zippered snack bags in two different sizes – one for snacks, and another for a sandwich!

The Edelweiss Bag

This fabulous bag can be made as either a backpack or a cross-body bag! There are pretty flap pockets on the front, as well as both a zip closure and flap at the top of the bag. With an inner zipper pocket, you’ll have lots of places to store the essentials that you need to keep within easy reach!

The Locked and Loaded Bag

This lovely bag is round and large enough for all of your essentials! The bag features an adjustable strap, inner zippered pocket, and the icing on the cake is the metal twist lock, which is easy to insert with a little dab of fabric glue! You’ll just love the functionality of it!

The Rockstar Bag

My newest pattern, The Rockstar bag is medium-sized bag is full of great detailing. It has a top zipper closure and both a short handle and a long cross-body strap. With an outer flap pocket and two inner zippered pockets, you will have plenty of storage space to keep all of your essentials. Although the piping is optional, it definitely gives things an extra kick! The bag has an edgy zipper on the outer flap, and you can make it rockstar-worthy with some optional rivets.

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145 thoughts on “Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Sew Sweetness

  1. Mary Jo Weber says:

    I just got the Aragon pattern to make a diaper bag for my daughter. Can’t wait to get started.

  2. Nicki says:

    I was privileged to test your Park West bag pattern. I can’t say enough great things about your pattern making skills. I am AWED by you. My finished bag is mistaken by most people as a store-bought bag. I’m proud to carry the Park West bag!

  3. Denise Swanson says:

    If I could sit down and sew bags today, I would pick the Edelweiss and Velocity Girl. Of course, tomorrow, I may choose something else!

  4. Vera says:

    I say Dot Dot Dash. It’s still on my list to make 🙂

  5. Donna W says:

    So many to choose from! I do think I need to make the Accordion Bag, the Lock and Loaded Bag, the Park West bag, the Camp Stitchalot Bag, and … Hard to choose just one.

  6. Jordan L says:

    I really like the wallet trio and the train cases!

  7. Melissa says:

    I really love the Piccadilly Circus bag I just finished, would make it again in a heartbeat.

  8. ShanniLoves says:

    I need The Rockstar Bag!! It looks like a fun make!

    1. SonJa says:

      That rockstar bag is a great make Shanniloves! You seriously need to go ahead and buy it and give it a whirl. Very easy and quick make and if you’ve never made tour own piping, DO give Sara’s tute a try as it’s the easiest piping I’ve ever made using her technique!

  9. Krista says:

    I like the Rockstar Bag the best! 🙂

  10. Wow! They all look wonderful, but right this minute, I am particularly drawn to Bye Bye Love and Dot Dot Dash. Then I also am drooling over Edelweiss, Accordian, and The Rock Star. Actually I love the range of patterns you offer. Cannot choose just one.

  11. Tracy H says:

    The Park West bag, is just one.

  12. Betsy says:

    That is a tough question because I love so many. The Aragon bag is my go-to overnighter though, so I guess if I had to choose, I would pick that one.

  13. The Patchwork Avenue bag has been my favorite (because it was so easy!), but I really would love to try the Peas and Corn lunch set. I’m also rather fond of the train cases–can’t wait to make one!

  14. Marti Taylor says:

    Paparazzi bag. I am getting a new-to-me camera soon and I am wanting to use some of my favorite fabrics to make a special bag!

  15. lesley says:

    I just love the AEROPLANE BAG

  16. Margo says:

    What a great giveaway! For me I think it is tied between the Rockstar Bag and the Dot Dot Dash bag. I just made your zippered flap bag from Stitch magazine, and I like the same flap on the Rockstar bag!

  17. Diana says:

    I like them all! You can’t make me pick just one 🙂

  18. Linda says:

    Hi Sara…I like all the bags, but especially like the look of the Edelweiss Bag!

  19. Michelle says:

    Lately I have been drawling over your Rockstar bag! I do love the Aragon too though. Rafflecopter please pick me!!!!

  20. Catherine says:

    I like the Petrillo Bag.

  21. Beth says:

    I must say, this really is hard to choose one, but just one it is so I choose the Aragon Bag. I love the size and shape of it. In my dreams though I would have to make the wallets and a lunch bag to coordinate

  22. I’ve been admiring your gorgeous bags FOREVER!!! I would be thrilled to win this wonderful package of patterns – and I really do need a couple of new bags for some traveling I’m planning this winter 🙂

  23. Courtney Elwell says:

    I love Locked and Loaded. The shape is so great! Thanks!

  24. Cindy says:

    I love all of them, but I think my favorite is the Aragon. Thanks!

  25. Laurie says:

    The Petrillo bag for sure- such a unique design and so easy to put together.

  26. Inge Rasmussen says:

    With love from Denmark. I love all of them

  27. Jen Beatty says:

    I love all of Sara’s patterns and can’t wait to take another class w/you at one of my guilds early next year. Can’t wait to see the train case pattern!

  28. I loved all of them! Would love to try the Locked and Loaded. IT looks like the perfect bag for one of my clients.

  29. Shelly says:

    Too hard to narrow down to just one! Today my favorite would be the peas and corn lunch bags pattern. I would love to make a few for my awesome 4 year old niece and 10 year old nephew!!

  30. Rita S. says:

    Love the Aragon Bag!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  31. Tiffany says:

    I love that Lunch bag pattern!

  32. Jenna Maine says:

    Love the rockstar bag!

  33. Danette says:

    I have lots of favorites, but my most favorite is from your book, Big City Bags. I just love The Honeymooner Suitcase. I don’t have it completed yet, but I will one day. Thank you, Sara!

  34. Laurie says:

    Park West is my favorite, but also really like Rockstar and Aragon. So many nice designs.

  35. Jennifer D says:

    Sorry, but there is no way I can narrow it down to just one!! But I’ll try to keep it to 3, okay? 😉
    1. Petrillo Bay
    2. Peas and Corn lunch bags
    3. Dot Dot Dash bag.

    Seriously, though, there are * at least* 8 more bags that I would LOVE to make! This isn’t lip service either. I really enjoy your patterns!

  36. Margareth says:

    I do like the look of the Rockstar bag.

  37. Cheryl says:

    I’m dying to make some crimson and clover bags!

  38. Kim Andrews says:

    The Soda Pop Bag. All the grommets are such a fun detail.

  39. SonJa says:

    The ROCKSTAR BAG ! Def a great pattern. Easy to follow and fast and looks great, though I’m going to try one at a slightly reduced size next time.

  40. Anke says:

    My favourite is the Aragon bag.

  41. Emily C. says:

    I would love to try the Aragon bag, the train cases, and the lunch bags. Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Holly H says:

    The Park West bag is my favorite!

  43. Tracy says:

    I love a bag with lots of clever pockets in them so it would be the ‘dot dot dash’ bag for me! Loving the purse palooza.

  44. Alex Martinson says:

    The Rockstar Bag!!!! Love it!! I really love all of your patterns!

  45. Kay says:

    I can’t decide between the Aragon bag or the Aeroplane bag, they both look great and very roomy. x

  46. lucilledupuis says:

    Lapin Noir. I love the handles!

  47. Angelica says:

    I just love the shape and size of the bye bye love bag, but the aeroplane bag is very tempting too!

  48. Lettetia Elsasser says:

    I love all of your bags, so it would be difficult to pick, but I love the looks of the Rockstar and Lapin Noir bags

  49. barbara woods says:

    love your ‘park west’ bag,Thanks

  50. DianeY says:

    I forget the exact name, but I adore the Bowling Bag from your book

  51. Rockstar Bag is my fave so far. Although I have plenty of close second choices!

  52. Christina says:

    It’s so hard to pick just one, I love them all! Since I just saw the Park West Bag for the first time I love it! I like the rock star bag too that’s an awesome bag!

  53. Sheryl Jeffery says:

    I like the Aragaon bag and the Bye Bye Love bags. Beautiful and practical!

  54. Mar says:

    Petrillo bag is my favourite! Thanks Sara for the chance, this is a great giveaway

  55. Heather says:

    I like the Petrillo bag! Tried out the greenbacks pattern while snowed in last winter and Love them.

  56. Norma says:

    I have many of the Sew Sweetness bag patterns and that’s why I will love to win more. They are very well made and you get great results. If I had to pick just one as my favorite I’ll say the Edelweiss Backpack.

  57. Gidget says:

    I’m thinking the Rockstar bag … it looks modern and fun!

  58. I love the Aragon Bag and the Petrillo Bag!!

  59. tooheycohen says:

    I’ve made several of Sara’s bags and love them all. The one I’ve used the most is the Petrillo Bag. My daughter loves her Edelweiss backpack, too — it holds all her high school essentials. Thanks for the giveaway!

  60. Gunilla says:

    I always use a backpack, so my pick is the Edelweiss bag! But I also love the Aragorn bag!

  61. Cindy Sliker says:

    I am loving the rock star bag Sara! Please, can you tell me what the fabric is that you used in the picture? Newsprint with a deer? Gotta gotta gotta have it!

  62. I like serveral of Saras bags

  63. liezel says:

    I really like the Aragon bag!

  64. Judy Stroup says:

    I’ve used two of Sara’s patterns, and find them clear and specific–no head-scratching going on! The hints she gives are most helpful as well. And the finished product is great! I hope to use more of Sara’s patterns in the near future, and would love to win them. 🙂

  65. Laura says:

    Crimson and Clover! I’m making one now! 🙂

  66. Magdalena says:

    I like your Train Cases best!

  67. Margaret D says:

    I like all the different bags….what a lovely variety!!!

  68. Catrin says:

    Today my favorite is the rockstar. Tomorrow? Who knows :0)

  69. Kirsten says:

    I was fortunate to receive an Aeorplane bag made for me in a swap. I love how roomy it is and I can even fit my sewing machine in it when I go away so it is definitely my fave!

  70. Susan says:

    That Edelweiss bag looks awesome.

  71. Barbara P. says:

    Love the Greenbacks Wallet Trio and the Dot Dot Dash bag. They all look pretty awesome. Thanks for the giveaway.

  72. Caitlin Anderson says:

    wow, which ONE is my favorite??? there are so many to choose from that having only one favorite is hard, but I’m tossing up between the Park West Bag and and Peas and Corn Lunch Bags 🙂

  73. Jan says:

    There are several of your bags I love, but the top two are ByeBye Love and Locked and Loaded.

  74. Martie says:

    I’d love to make the aeroplane bag!

  75. Lynne Tilley says:

    I love that Locked and Loaded, just my style.

  76. Ellee says:

    All of your bag patterns look super! Well, I guess if you want me to narrow it down to one, then the Park West Bag would definitely be the one.

  77. So far its the bye bye love bag. I got it during the pattern of the month club. A very special one is on the way for xmas.

  78. Kell says:

    Omg, do I have to pick just one? I really like Dot Dot Dash.

  79. Mary says:

    i’m lovin’ Rockstar!

  80. Kathy Luehrs says:

    love the Rockstar bag

  81. Carrie says:

    Probably the Petrillo for all-around adorable factor… and Camp Stitch-a-lot for function.

  82. nique et says:

    Definitely the rock star bag. Thanks for the opportunity

  83. Molly K says:

    Love the Edelweiss bag!

  84. Sarah Jane says:

    So hard to choose a favourite! I really want to make the Airplane Bag, but then the peas and corn lunch bags look like so much fun too. I also love the look of the Petrillo!

  85. GeoMama says:

    Purse Palooza has been awesome for inspiration, I have 2 bags in the works and think it would be great to see some more patterns from great designers like yourself to give me the courage to finish them.

  86. GeoMama says:

    I have been drooling over the Crimson and Clover Train Case Pattern.

  87. Love your patterns!! Would love to win more

  88. All of them!! How can you have just one favourite!!

  89. duchick says:

    My favorite pattern is the Locked & Loaded Bag. It’s the perfect size for me and I adore shoulder bags. Just perfect!

  90. Amy K. says:

    I love the Dot Dot Dash, and the Locked & Loaded. So fun!

  91. Karen says:

    I love The Edelweiss Bag bag pattern! It’s perfect for what I love in a bag!

  92. Nancy E. says:

    It’s hard to choose just one! But the Park West would be the first one I’d like to make. Great designs!!

  93. Lee says:

    I do the love the look of the Aeroplane bag!

  94. Amanda Ashton says:

    Ooh, that’s hard. I love Camp Stitchalot, and Dot Dot Dash – but probably my favourite is the Aragon.

  95. car2ole says:

    I like the Dot Dot Dash bag!

  96. Chris says:

    I like the Park West or Dot Dash Bags.

  97. kitty says:

    I wouldn’t mind at all making all of your great bags, but my favorites are the Aragon and the fabulous Rockstar!!

  98. Sharon Lichter says:

    I love the Rock Star bag.

  99. Lisa McIsaac says:

    I am itching to try the Paparazzi bag!

  100. Emma says:

    I really really want the rockstar bag, and i have also been eyeing off your aeroplane bag too 🙂

  101. Kristin says:

    I have been wanting to make an Edelweiss bag ever since I saw the Moonshine one at market!

  102. Gayle S says:

    Love the rock star bag, it’s just the right size and holds a lot! Would love to win this package and try the By By Love bags and the train cases. So many to choose! Pick me Pick me!

  103. Sonja says:

    I’ve made many of your bags and love your patterns! I HAVE to make the Rockstar next!

  104. wendy says:

    I love the Crimson and Clover train cases. The pattern is on my wishlist!

  105. Shanel says:

    I would like to try the Crimson and Clover bags, very cute.

  106. Maxine says:

    I like the Aragon bag.. but I also like the Crimson and Clover Bags… actually, I like them all! 🙂

  107. linda says:

    Love the rockstar bag as it looks like it would hold a huge amount

  108. hannlib says:

    I love your aeroplane bag and have made two. Would love to make the Aragon bag next!

  109. Grace B says:

    I really, really, really, REALLY want the Peas and Carrots lunch bag pattern. I’ve been wanting to make some for my kids.

  110. Sherry VF says:

    My fav is definitely the Rock Star Bag! svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

  111. April campbell says:

    I love your patterns and have the wallet trio and rockstar bag on my wish list:) thanks for a chance!

  112. buntyw says:

    I love the Rockstar bag!

  113. I am about to start the Aragon bag as a diaper bag! I have heard amazing things about her patterns I can’t wait!

  114. Heather Crook says:

    Rockstar!

  115. Julia says:

    Love the Edelweiss bag!

  116. Mara says:

    Love your Sound Check Bag!

  117. mumbird3 says:

    The locked and loaded bag is gorgeous!!

  118. Barbara says:

    The Rockstar Bag is really fabulous!

  119. Diann Cornell says:

    I like the Park West bag.

  120. Jan says:

    The rock star bag is darling. Thanks for the sweet giveaway.

  121. I’ve been drooling over that Rockstar for a few weeks.

  122. Pamela says:

    I loved making the beatnik and aragon bag.

  123. Heather says:

    I really like the Locked and Loaded Bag.

  124. Shawna P says:

    The patrillo bag looks awesome. I love your fabric choices by the way!

  125. Catriona says:

    Either the Aragon bag or the Park West bag, I can’t decide!

  126. Holly D. says:

    I have been wanting to make the Dot Dot Dash Bag for awhile, but there are others I like too! THanks for the giveaway.

  127. Karen says:

    Lovin’ the Rock Star bag. But I like all of them, if truth be known! Very talented designer.

  128. Natasha Tung says:

    I love the peas and corn lunch bag!

  129. Claire says:

    I bought the Aeroplane bag pattern but haven’t made it yet, I really like the Park awest bag also. Thanks for the chance to win.

  130. Melanie C says:

    Love the Aragon bag

  131. Pam says:

    I like the classic lines of the Locked and Loaded bag best. But I love all the other patterns too! Thanks for the generous giveaway and all the fun of purse Palooza!

  132. MommyAfa says:

    I love the Aragon bag, it’s spacious for us busy ladies (!!) and the silhouette is still sweet enough to go around the city. Perfect combi! 🙂

  133. Amy C says:

    Peas and Corn Lunch Bag – very very cool !!

  134. My favorite is the RockStar Bag

  135. Jodi Robertson says:

    BYEBYE LOVE BAG

  136. Christine says:

    I like the Edelweiss Bag. It would be great to take on trip.

  137. Kristy says:

    I have to say….I adore the Peas and Corn Lunch Bag! So sweet and perfectly practical!

  138. Ali M says:

    Peas and corn lunch bag is one I’ve wanted to make for awhile, thank you for the giveaway!

  139. Lori Morton says:

    Only ONE??? guess will say the Petrillo Bag…but love the Corn & Peas lunch ione..and the Park West just as much! lol My daughter says say Camera Bag one! lol geesh..hard choices! 🙂

  140. Jennifer says:

    The Soda Pop bag looks so cool! I love that you used Jungle Avenue for it! Thank you for the chance to win!

  141. Carmen N says:

    My favorite is Aragon bag

  142. Sarah says:

    I like Locked and Loaded best.

  143. JoNell says:

    Would love to make peas and corn.

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