Tuesday, August 9, 2016

IITBS- Swoon Patterns Giveaway







Today's giveaway sponsor is Swoon Sewing Patterns. Swoon Patterns are easy to follow, feature clean and professional details and are easily modified but advanced bag makers. The pattern catalog features a wide variety of patterns from beginner to advanced and from wallets to overnight bags. Many of the designs feature professional details such as vinyl and accent pieces that don't make any of these bags look homemade. 

My absolute favorite Swoon is the Betty Bowler, which was recently given a face lift: 


The newest pattern in the Swoon catalog is the Sydney Cross body bag: 






Swoon Patterns is also a contributor to the Bag of the Month Club, which is a subscription that gives you a new pattern each month from one of 6 incredibly talented bag designers. 

The Brooklyn handbag and traveler was the contribution for the previous subscription, and oh my is this bag a STUNNER!



The Swoon blog also offers many great tutorials and sew alongs. There are so many gems for bag lovers here! The Swoon Patterns Facebook group is also a great place to find inspiration, get support and just connect with other bag addicts. This is a great group of sewists, and so many helpful people. 


One lucky winner will receive 3 pdf patterns of their choice from the Swoon catalog. There is certainly so many options to pick and it will be hard to pick just 3!! 




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133 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful bags! I'd love to have a few of these patterns.

SewSheila said...

I love Swoon Patterns, I have quite a few but certainly would love to WIN 3 more. Thanks for the opportunity.

Louise Ambrosi said...

Love the most recent Swoon patterns - from the ones that I have, they work perfectly every time and give the wow factor to my customers!

Dita Bybee said...

I love Swoon Patterns! I feel that for the quality of the patterns, the price is really a deal! I have also seen many beautiful bags made from the free patterns available there. Would love to make a Brooklyn bag someday! I've only made Coraline from their pattern.

Unknown said...

Very cool tips! I've used pinking shears before to trim the bulk but not quite how you have shown. Your techniques are on my to do list for next time! =)

Neepa Suraj said...

I love Swoon patterns!!

Danette said...

I have purchased 2 Swoon patterns before. Donna Vintage Bag is on my sewing list as my next bag to sew. I have the fabric picked out, just need to get started. Love these patterns and I wouldn't mind getting a couple free ones. Thank you. peterstankovich@comcast.net

DonnaM said...

I love Swoon patterns. I have several already, but would love to win more! Thanks so much.

Unknown said...

I'm a swoon fan!! Well written/drafted patterns & lovely group to be part of!!!

Stacy said...

Love Swoon patterns. I have all but the last two that were released.

Tammie said...

Swoon patterns are THE BEST!

Abbe Coury said...

I absolutely love Swoon patterns! Beautiful design and fantastic instructions.

Tiger in a Tornado said...

I've made several swoon bags, great patterns!

Unknown said...

Thank you for this great opportunity. Swoon patterns are easy to follow & are so stylish. Thank you to the vety talented creator Alicia. 😍😍😍

Christina Adams said...

I love Swoon patterns, and can't wait to make more!

Keri said...

I love swoon!!!��

HaileyM said...

I love swoon patterns!!!

Unknown said...

Top tips - thanks!

Jeanette said...

Love Swoon Patterns! Beautiful designs and clear instructions!

Unknown said...

Swoon Patterns got me started in bag making - it was great learning with your patterns.

Beyond Drapery said...

I love Swoons. Professional results everytime. AnnM-S

Tangos Treasures said...

This is so awwsome!! Love learing new tips and tricks!!

The visit Swoon on facebook button is not working for me, says it's broken :(

elizabethdee said...

I can't say enough how much I love Swoon patterns and Alicia Miller!

Elizabeth said...

you just can't go wrong with a Swoon pattern! <3

Lili said...

Swoon patterns are the best! They are so so beautiful and well constructed! A bagmakers dream :-)

Annickc said...

I just love the Swoon patterns!

Michelle said...

Love how easy to follow Swoon patterns are, the illustrations help my brain to figure out steps when I get confused :)

Unknown said...

Winning Swoon patterns is like finding money in an old coat pocket! The best!

Unknown said...

Love love love swoon pattern

Unknown said...

I love Swoon patterns....they are so well written especially for beginners:)

Shashmash said...

Always room for another swoon

Jenny Brooks said...

Love Swoon patterns! Working on my first Sydney with vinyl accents for the first time today! Wish me luck!!

Jenny in Florida

Tonya Allen said...

I love Swoon patterns! It definitely will be hard to pick just 3! They are all so beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity.

dalla nonna said...

Love Swoon patterns too. Even though I bought several appterns last year, I was late to the party and only started sewing them this year... starting with the BOMC Brooklyn bag.

Unknown said...

I love Swoon!!! So want to try Sidney! after Lucy as my first Grand baby diaper bag in Camo for my son! :)

Susan said...

I love Swoon bags!!! Making the Camille bag now.

Shawna3 said...

Absolutely love Swoon patterns...and I've only made The Brooklyn!!! But that's all it takes to know a talented pattern writer, and wonderful testers!!! I have many more Swoon patterns on my "To-Do" list ❤

Adrienne said...

I love Swoon patterns!

Anonymous said...

I'm a new Swooner, but am quickly becoming addicted. Great tips!

Laura D said...

Yeah! I think.... I think there just might be 3 Swoon Patterns I don't own yet!

mo gall said...

Have just sewn my first swoon, can't wait to sew more.. Free patterns would be a bonus..

evcarlen said...

I would love to win some swoon patterns. The bags are so lovely. I just absolutely have to start swooning.

DianeY said...

I haven't tried a Swoon pattern yet, but am eager to do so! Great looking bags!

Linda said...

I just finished the Charlotte City Tote, and am looking forward to making more! Thank you!

Itsatushy said...

I LOVE Swoon patterns so much!

Sumac said...

haven't made a swoon yet, but have collected a bunch of patterns. got distracted trying to organize my sewing room

Claire R said...

Swoon patterns are my fave bag patterns!

DebLink said...

Really great patterns!

Sarah S said...

I'm in the planning stages for my first Swoon pattern--using the Blanche to make dance bags for my twin daughters! Really excited to see how it goes. :)

Unknown said...

Hmm, there may be a few left I don't have ;)

Angelina said...

I love swoon! Just found her this year and I can't get enough. Sydney is my next selfish sew and I can't wait for when I have the time!

Norma's Bag Boutique said...

I love Swoon Patterns! The results are always stunning bags.

Emily said...

I need a new purse, and one of these Swoon patterns would be fantastic to use!

Lise said...

Stunning bags 😄

Katie2847 said...

Hope it's me. Love the patterns.

Sew On See Forth YQR said...

The Sydney cross body bag!!! I love!!!

simplymerry said...

Love Swoon! I've been wanting to try Charlotte and Harriet.

Gidget said...

Great Patterns... I have only made one and would love to try more.

Unknown said...

Love Swoon patterns

Unknown said...

Love these! - would be delighted to win patterns!

Gill said...

I love Swoon patterns too!

Teresa Lucio Designs said...

I love Swoon pattern

Lauren Whitney said...

I love swoon! ❤️🇺🇸 This would be awesome to win! Thank you for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

I love Swoon patterns.

Sue said...

love swoon patterns, there isn't one that i don't love

Unknown said...

I'm new to swooning & have done 2 bags already . Love swoon patterns.

Unknown said...

I want all the swoons! LOL, love her patterns.

mbharleychick said...

Love the Swoon patterns!

Marie said...

Love all Swoon Patterns! They are all so amazing :)

otti said...

The Swoon Patterns are great !!!!

Mummy Moulder said...

I've got a couple swoon yet to try but the one I have done is great. Would love to add to my swoon library!

Emilee said...

Swoon patterns are amazing! I've made several so far and my girls are begging me for some more. :D

Kelie said...

Awesome! Thanks!!

Shayna said...

Alicia makes such awesome patterns, I can never keep up!

Karen B said...

I love Swoon. My Brooklyn bags turned out wonderfully! Have a splendid day, Karen

Linda said...

Thanks for the awesome give away!

Dawn J said...

Hi Cyndi great series! thanks for organising all of these great tips from these amazing bag makers!

Michelle said...

Awesome give-away!

Unknown said...

Love the patterns!

RGOriginals said...

Thanks for the chance at this awesome giveaway!

MarshaLaw said...

The link to your FB page isn't working. It's calling up a 404 error. But no matter, I can find the Swoon page in my sleep. :)

Lilylyn said...

I would love to win 3 more great Swoon Patterns. Thanks for the opportunity.

Unknown said...

love swoon!

JanetG said...

Oh my, the chance to win 3 Swoon patterns of my choice, my hearts all a flutter. Thank you for the opportunity =)

Unknown said...

I love so many of the Swoon patterns.

Bec said...

Thank you for all the great information in one place and the chance to win these fantastic patterns!

zen said...

Thank you for this series of posts and the great giveaways.

Unknown said...

This is such a great series of posts, and i love love love Swoon patterns!

Patricia said...

I would probably turn 2 back flips if I won! I love Swoon!

Carin said...

Love Swoon bags - easy to follow patterns :-)

Mara said...

I don't think the Facebook link works? I have never purchased a swoon pattern before but I do admire her patterns.

Lori Peoples said...

Great prize

Unknown said...

I love the swoon patterns. Such great writing the instructions. So many can't write the directions out, and with the swoon patterns they are so well written and anyone could follow. Thanks for the past patterns and cant wait to see what's in the future

Unknown said...

I love the swoon patterns. Such great writing the instructions. So many can't write the directions out, and with the swoon patterns they are so well written and anyone could follow. Thanks for the past patterns and cant wait to see what's in the future

Teresa Gayle said...

Every bag I see looks fantastic! I would love to win some patterns and give them a try!

Tamara said...

The Swoon FB group is so encouraging & inspiring! Now how do we get more hours every day for sewing?

Megan said...

Love swoon patterns! Working on Nora now and will be doing some Pearl's soon!

Megan said...

Facebook link isn't working for me, but I did visit!

Katy M said...

I've heard such great things about swoon patterns I'd love to try one x

mamabear said...

Betty Bowler was my first Swoon❤️

Ducky said...

Humz, the link for the Facebook visit seems to be broken. But I found it anyway!

Alison G said...

Swoon patterns are my favorite! So well writtena and clearly explained.

Unknown said...

Love Swoon patterns. I've tried others and always regret it. Will only buy Swoon.

Rachel Beachy said...

I just recently discovered Swoon patterns. I'm excited to make some bags, and free patterns would be great!

Unknown said...

Like Swoon Pattern. It is simple, and great in style.

Unknown said...

Love to Swoon!!!

Emilie de Vill Ers said...

Swoon are the best bags patterns!

Anonymous said...

Love Swoon patterns

Patti said...

Every Swoon bag I've seen has been a stunner!

Xuan said...

Swoon is my first introduction to the bag making world! Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Love this series on bags and LOVE Swoon patterns!

Kathy E. said...

I'd be so excited to make a few Swoon bags! They have a great selection and always look awesome.

Revathi said...

Love Swoon patterns- very easy to follow with great results!

Christina said...

Swoon patterns are so wonderful - great instructions and beautiful designs.

StaceyZ said...

Great blog post. Love the information and tips and techniques.

Crys said...

I love Swoon patterns! Thanks for the giveaway.

Revathi said...

The link to facebook Swoon pattern page is broken. In any case I am a follower of Swoon bags!

Carrie S said...

I love Swoon bags - I've only just discovered them and have already got a collection of the patterns (and have had great feedback on my creations - helped by brilliant instructions from Alicia!). I'd love to get every pattern ever made!!

Blue said...

I love my swoon patterns and look forward to trying some of the great tips that I have read this past week. Thank you.

Beth said...

I must be late to the game - I have never tried a swoon pattern!

VickyBW said...

Once of my favourite designers!

Ariel said...

Love the swoons I've made and learned some wicked zipper installations while doing it!

Unknown said...

The best way to learn to make bags is with Alicia's patterns! Can't get enough.

zeb312 said...
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zeb312 said...

I have learned SO MUCH from Swoon Patterns & the group page!!! Love them!

BrendaM said...

Purses and bags are my favourite things to sew. I have a couple of Swoon patterns and would love to expand my collection. I would also like to say that it is a great idea to have embroidery files available for the Swoon logo to add to our finished creations.

Erica C said...

My Swoon collection is slowly growing. I've made 3 so far, with plans to make a handful more. I just love the ease of the patterns.

Anonymous said...

Molly Butterfield - Swoon has the most wonderful patterns.

Tina said...

I have several swoon patterns, now just to take the time to sew one! I really want to sew the Bonnie, but I need to finish collecting all the materials that I need. Thanks for such great patterns!

mumbird3 said...

Awesome patterns - on my bucket list of projects to get to....

Julia Smith said...

I need to try a Swoon pattern soon

Julia Smith said...

I need to try a Swoon pattern soon

VonCorvus said...

I need some new sewing projects!