Grocery Bag Sew-Off at Sew, Mama, Sew!

As part of its Month of Giving, Sew, Mama, Sew! is having a Grocery Bag Sew-Off.  You can read more about it here.  (There are prizes!)

To get into the spirit of things, I'm giving away three copies of my grocery bag sewing pattern.  The pattern is also on sale in my Etsy shop, here.

The lovely photo above was taken by my mother.  It's a group of bags she made for her friends last Christmas, using my pattern.  She used home-dec weight fabrics for the outside and cotton solids for the lining.

This is also a good pattern for using vintage or thrifted bed sheets, as the poly/cotton blend is both sturdy and lightweight.

The pattern also includes instructions for this "paper" style bag with exterior pockets and a reinforced bottom.

To enter the drawing, just leave a comment on this post.  I'll leave comments open through 5:00 pm Pacific.

Comments

[Christine]

Momma's got the knack!! Her backs' fabrics are so pretty. Maybe I should get the knack by buying...or WINNING..the grocery bag pattern. hee hee

[Chelsea the Yarngeek]

Oh I love the fabrics she used on her bags! Those are just so lovely!

[lucy]

I'd love to use this pattern to make bags for my people! Thanks for offering it up to some lucky ducks.

[Amber]

I've been meaning to make some reusable grocery bags. Maybe this would actually get me to start! Love love love your quilts also.

[RosaMaria]

great pattern!!!! have a great weekend!

[CraftyCripple]

Gorgeous bags, I would love to win a pattern. Please can I win??

[Kate]

Oh, I'd love this pattern! We have some reusable bags, but there are so many more uses than just for groceries that these are good for.

[Ruth]

What a great giveaway! The grocery bag pattern is awesome!

[susan]

Of Fransson where art thou! is what I'd say when you were on your break. I missed your blogging and am so glad you're back with a regular post. That looks like a great bag pattern and would be an excelent stash buster!

[Deb Joseph]

I would love to win a pattern - the bags would make great Christmas gifts.
Thanks!

[Tricia S]

Sweet bag :)

[Kelly O.]

what great bags your mom made! fabulous fabrics!
thanks for the chance to win!

[Carolyn]

Thanks for the giveaway. I could use some bag inspiration!

[meg]

your mom's got a good eye! i love the idea of the "paper" bag, too :)

[Karen]

Fabulouse bags. I'm determined to make a few as Christmas gifts. I'd love to have your pattern.

[Mary]

I've been making bags from pillowcases. This pattern in very stylish. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Kristen Foster]

These would make a great gift for friends or family that are trying to help the environment. It looks like they could also double as a bag that my daughter could use to carry her sand toys in for the park or the beach. Thank you for doing the giveaways.
Kristen

[Susan C]

What great bags! These would indeed be great gifts. Nice of you to do this giveaway!

[Mary claire]

Nice bags! These would make great gifts.

[Grace]

I really need to get into the habit of sewing more, maybe this will jump start it for me!

[Samantha]

I'd love to have more fabric bags for shopping. This pattern would be great motivation!

[Lotta Nilsson]

Lovely bags and they seem easy to make! i'd love to have the pattern,
Lotta in Sweden

[Ramona]

my fingers are crossed. I have a bit of a bag fetish...

[Valerie]

I've totally been meaning to make reusable bags... your pattern would be a much needed kick in the kiester :)

[Jenny]

I am so afraid of trying to make a bag, thanks for the chance to win a pattern and take away all of my excuses!