May Giveaway Day has arrived at Sew Mama Sew and I’m taking part. Bloggers everywhere host a giveaway, and best of all, you can find them all in one spot, so if you’re in a competition entering kind of mood, go crazy!
I’m giving away 2 copies of The Big Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern. Because it’s a PDF pattern, this giveaway is open Worldwide!
How to Win:
Use the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of the page to tell me what you would use your bag for. Bonus entry for people who like Things for Boys on Facebook. It’s a great way to keep in touch with what’s happening on the blog. Feel free to leave me a comment too, but only entries via the Rafflecopter form are eligible to win.
I’ll pick my 2 favourite answers who will each win a copy of the PDF pattern. Giveaway closes May 11th. If you’re a winner, you’ll receive an email by May 12th.
I’ve made a knitting bag, a library bag and several other bags using this pattern. The page for the knitting bag also has a full tutorial showing you how to add a centre divider to the bag.
Head on over to the Giveaway Day page and check out all the giveaways that are going on!
Want a copy of the pattern now? Head on over to my Shop.
LindaB says
Hi Abbe I have just found your blog via SewMamaSew and I love it. I think I could spend hours finding so many wonderful sewing hints and recipes. Your Big Tote bag looks great and your tutorial on the inside pocket is very easy to follow. I will add your blog to be one of my favorites and will pop in often. LindaB
ps…I am not on facebook so unfortunately miss out on the opportunity to win that great bag …I would make one for my mum for mothers day, not sure what fabric sounds like I may have to go shopping.LOL more for the stash
Kim says
This bag will do it all- carry my sewing supplies to a gathering with friends, carry my wholesome goodies from Saturday morning farmer’s market, tote my watercolors for a day of painting outside, or even come along for a day at the pool- the possibilities are endless! I hope I win so my bag can get busy!
Darcy says
I am a teacher and would make one for a school bag! Great pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
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tlcala4me says
Sorry if this duplicates but what I typed in the Rafflecopter box doesn’t seem to have posted… so… I would make project bags [sewing, quilting, crochet] and can see that zippered divider coming in VERY handy, and then I would make others for book bags when heading out to the pool or reading/writing in the great outdoors.
Linda says
I would use it as a project bag. I’m always working on something. It looks big enough to use as a work bag too, holding my current paperback, lunch, papers, etc. Thanks for the chance to win.
Clare Maree says
I have always coveted this bag. I think I would brazenly imitate you and make a knitting bag and a library bag. I know exactly which fabrics in my stash I would use for both. Thank you for the opportunity.
sharpie says
Agh! What *wouldn’t* I use this bag for?!
Jane says
So many ideas – but mostly to lug around so I can buy fabric and hide it from the other half when bringing it home! Thanks
Nicole G says
What a fabulous bag! I would want as many people to see it as possible so I would use it as a purse so I could have it with me at all times. I would make extras in different fabric to tote around other items like sewing projects, etc. I would make them as gifts as well. Thx for an awesome giveaway.
Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts says
I need at least three of them – one for school, one for my projects, one for my camera and equipment, one for shopping… they’re gorgeous!
Shannon says
I would definitely make a bag similar to the blue one you have displayed above. It’s gorgeous! I’d use it to carry my books to grad school! Thank you for offering this! Have a great day! – Shannon SReed151@gmail.com
Cozye says
Sewing supplies! Or baby stuff! Or all my stuff I take to school every day! The possibilities are endless!
Amanda K says
This looks like the perfect bag for the beach. Ahh I wish I was there now…
Thanks!
Amandak@whatthebobbin
Marci Girl says
I desperately need a new beach bag, so I would get some oilcloth and stitch one up!
Amy says
Carrying all my sewing supplies!
Jenna says
I need a bag for all my sewing things! I keep just grabbin whatever bag is available at the time, so it would be nice to have one that is just for sewing stuff!
Purl Buttons says
The FIRST one I would make for me and I would use it to haul to my different sewing groups. Then I would need to make three more so I could have one for EACH group and not have to load and unload between groups. I would keep them by the stairs all in a row, all out of different fabric. Then, I would have to make some for my nieces. BUT ME FIRST.
kbzelazny says
I love this bag-I would use it every day!
Jolene says
I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old who insist on bringing half of the playroom with them everywhere we go. Generally I dont mind because they are quiet and well occupied in the backseat this way. Makes driving a bit more pleasant all around. 😉 This would be GREAT to toss in my truck with their toys! Perhaps I could make two and give them each one to fill. If it dont fit, it doesnt go for a ride!
Thank you for the entry into your drawing!
NthnButMoonshine[at]gmail[dot]com
Chris S says
this bag would be great when i go to phoenix to visit my daughters. i like to haul fabric and etc to teach them new things. I usually go bearing sewn gifts, so this would be great!
Kelly G says
oooh – how awesome is this bag!
It looks perfect for when we go out to Dr appointments etc. Big enough to hold all my normal handbag gear, but also some books for the kidlets to read, a mag or two for me and even some room for my latest knitting or sewing project.
braydonandkel@bigpond.com
Kelly G says
Whoops! Thanks for letting me know!
Nanny@nannynotes2u says
Thanks for the chance to win such a great bag pattern! It would be perfect for me to stash my knitting/crochet project in as I travel in the motorhome (much nicer than that old plastic bag!!) I would proudly display it wherever I went and make all of my friends envious! 🙂
3chickpeas says
I don’t have room to keep my sewing stuff out on a regular basis, so it’s all put away in different boxes. I’d use the bag to store my crafty stuff in it 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway! hadas_a1@yahoo.com
jess says
I’d love to be able to take my crafting stuff around with me easily, instead of having to unpack and repack – that’s what mine would be for!
Cyndi Farfsing says
I think I’d make a pool tote! Love this pattern, thanks for the chance to win!
lil'monkeysmama says
With four boys, I am so excited that I found your blog!
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lil'monkeysmama says
I’m a new follower!
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Cloud 9 says
I’ve been looking for a great bag pattern for my to-go hand sewing project. Perfect inside zipper pocket.
SIMPLESEW says
This bag will do it all- carry my sewing supplies to a gathering with friends
SIMPLESEW says
I’m a new follower on FB
atabanana29 says
I would use it as a diaper bag! atabanana29(at)gmail(dot)com
Crunchy Con Mommy says
I’d use it as a diaper bag & make smaller bags for mama stuff, new baby stuff, & preschooler stuff to put inside!
SpartanBabe says
I’d use it for the farmer’s market! I’d also probably lengthen the straps or put on a couple longer canvas straps to fit over my shoulder or across my body. I take my two big dogs to the market and I need as much control as I can get to make sure they don’t steal a tomato off a table!
Tammy says
Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
snips says
Thanks for the chance to win! I’d use mine as my daily bag… i have two little boys under three so while i’d like to think it would be filled with all kinds of fun sewing projects in reality it will probably be filled with dump trucks, dinky cars, rocks, sticks, dirt, bandaids… you know, boy stuff. But even if there’s room among the random boyness for my little project bag of hexies it would be perfect!
Jacqueline says
I would give it away as a gift to my aunt so she can always take her knitting very where!
Caroline says
I would use it as a knitting bag!
Mom C says
I carry everything in bags. Love them,love them. Church, crocheting, stuff for a short trip, laptop and supporting materials. I can’t go anywhere without at least one bag. Thank.
Michelle says
I would use it as a project bag to put the items from my current project in it.
Karrie Smith says
rafflecoptor closed early. I love the bag. I’d use it as a purse
Karrie Smith says
I liked your FB page
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