Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day....it's here!

Yes, the day has arrived!

Sew Mama Sew giveaway day...

I finally got organized enough to participate this year!
 I am pleased to be offering up this 

Sew Together Bag from the pattern by Sew Demented. 

The first time I made this bag was about a week ago, so I thought I'd better get a second one done before I forgot how to put it together!!

Definitely not the easiest of patterns, but the end result is worth the angst!

I sewed some fabric strips onto batting for the outer layer, and then proceeded with the pattern.
A little Tula Pink love for the pockets!

I did the pocket zippers a little differently. Using a 12" zipper, I marked 9", and then sewed a fabric tab to each end. For me, this looks neater and avoids the possibility of hitting the metal ends of the shorter zip. After the zippers were sewn on, I then trimmed off the excess zipper. 

Don't forget to move your zipper pull to the centre before putting on the tab!!

I also added a little dragonfly charm as a zipper pull.
On my first bag, I sewed the binding to the front and then handstitched it to the lining. So, for this one, I did as the pattern says and machine stitched to the lining, and then also machine stitched on the front.
I think it turned out pretty well, although I like the cleaner line of the hand stitching.

So, if this bag appeals to you, please leave a comment making sure to include your e-mail address if you are a no-reply blogger!

I am happy to send this anywhere!
The giveaway will be open until May 16, 2014 @ 5pm MST. I will draw a winner the next day, and contact you by e-mail.

There are going to be so many wonderful blogs with giveaways to visit during this week, so please follow the link back to Sew Mama Sew, and check them all out. 

I know what I'll be doing with my spare time!

Thanks for stopping by, and good luck everyone!

This contest is now closed and the winner, Lisa E, has been sent an e-mail.
Thanks everyone!