03 July 2014

Designer Thursdays: Swoon Sewing Patterns

It's no secret I love bags. Weekenders. Library. Purses.

What I love more? Bag designers who tell me "feel free to sell your bags made with this pattern."

And that's exactly what it says on the patterns from Swoon Sewing Patterns. I don't know if I will, but it's nice to know we can, right?

I bought the Swoon Dorothy Day Tripper bag ages ago. I needed a bag just this size, and the price was right. Seriously? $5.95?

The pattern was well written, with lots of clear images to explain the instructions. Arrows pointing me in the right direction. That is much appreciated, let me tell you!

And here she is:



Just want y'all to notice the amount of pink on this bag. It's lined with the same pink polka dot fabric. See? I can do pink. But only if it's paired with French macaron fabric. Then I have to do pink. There's a law, or something.

Now. Let's talk about the cuteness of her other patterns. These are just a few on my wishlist:

The Blanche Barrel Bag - I want two!


The Dottie Vintage Bag - my next purse


The Eloise Wallet - it's even got a zippy pocket for your phone!

The Sophia Beach Tote - there are straps to hold a towel on the other side - genius!



Now, I e-mailed Swoon Sewing Patterns, making sure I had permission to use photos and links. And not only did Alicia say "Sure!" she also said, "Feel free to give one away!"

So, head on over, pick one out, and leave me a comment telling me which one you'd choose. Winner's choice! Lucky dogs! I'll announce a winner next Thursday, so good luck!
Posted by at

27 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures03 July, 2014 21:26

    The Dorothy Day Tripper would be a great bag! Your is great!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Melissa at My Fabric Relish03 July, 2014 21:45

    I love swoon patterns and Alicia is great and so generous! I've been a fan since the paco bean (former name) era. Lol. Let's see, I have about half of the patters but don't have the Sophia or her brand new messenger so not sure which I'll pick if I win but probably the Sophia ;). Thanks for the oppurtunity!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Unknown03 July, 2014 23:03

    Love the 'Betty Bowler' Pattern. Your choice of fabrics on the 'Day Tripper' was great.

    ReplyDelete
  4. ipatchandquilt03 July, 2014 23:07

    The Blanche bag is my favorite!
    I have never attempted making a real bag, so this may be my first!!!
    Wonderful designs!
    Esther

    ReplyDelete
  5. tahoe3404 July, 2014 00:20

    Dorothy Day Tripper! Absolutely!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cristina @ Pretty Little Quilts04 July, 2014 02:11

    I like the Stella Weekender bag! It's probably beyond my sewing abilities, but that's what I want! Go big or go home, right?

    ReplyDelete
  7. Beth04 July, 2014 06:52

    The Stella Weekender. I like those pockets!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Joan04 July, 2014 07:23

    The Dorothy Day Tripper! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Margaret04 July, 2014 08:26

    I love the Dorothy Day Tripper. Also the Stella Weekender. Your bag looks great.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Melanie04 July, 2014 12:34

    HI Jennie, Happy 4th!Your new bag is awesome, I love the Blanche, think you just turned me on to new patterns I need lol!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Amy, a redeemed sheep04 July, 2014 19:16

    The Dottie Vintage bag is calling my name. =) Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Renea04 July, 2014 21:11

    I really like the Dorothy Day Tripper bag and the Stella Weekender bag. But I also like the wallet pattern. LOL Can you tell I love all the Swoon Patterns? Thanks for the chance to win one of the patterns. (I sure hope Alicia will do the picking as I can't make up my mind on which pattern I really like because I like them all!)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Anita04 July, 2014 23:34

    Love your bag! I'd like the Dorothy Day Tripper too, it looks great :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting05 July, 2014 10:10

    I have to join the majority and go with the Dorothy Day Tripper bag too. Although the Barrel bag is a really close second!! Love them all :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Pieces of Cotton05 July, 2014 12:23

    I'd want the wallet. I've tried on my own with some success, but I'd really like a pattern to know how to do it right.

    ReplyDelete
  16. KimG05 July, 2014 14:43

    I love your bag. If I had to chose I'd go with the Dorothy day tripper or the Stella beach tote. They are all great. Thanks for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Karen Rowland05 July, 2014 15:20

    The Dorothy Day Tripper!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Mary Jo05 July, 2014 15:27

    The Stella Weekender would be a great bag to make for my soon to be daughter- in-law. I would have to be in pink though...that is her color! I love the bag you made!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Unknown05 July, 2014 17:55

    The Dorothy Day Tripper!! Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  20. dennis06 July, 2014 08:51

    Love them all - but Beach tote is my favourite

    ReplyDelete
  21. Beatrice08 July, 2014 01:48

    Hello, please enter me in the giveaway. I love your Dorothy Day Tripper so that's the pattern I'd love to win so as to give it a try. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Sophie08 July, 2014 11:36

    Her patterns are fantastic and your bag is beautiful! I'm not sure I am capable but I would love to try the Stella weekender! Thanks for the chance!

    ReplyDelete
  23. purduepam10 July, 2014 05:03

    I love the Betty Bowler. Fingers crossed

    ReplyDelete
  24. Tina Short10 July, 2014 08:33

    I love the Stella too.

    ReplyDelete
  25. krislovesfabric10 July, 2014 09:17

    The swoon one I think, so hard to choose :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. krislovesfabric10 July, 2014 09:18

    The Dorothy, my first comment left that off sorry!

    ReplyDelete
  27. JoyD11 July, 2014 06:34

    The Blanche Barrell Bag!

    ReplyDelete

"The more things you do, the more you can do."

Lucille Ball

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)