Some of you have been in touch to ask about an easier-to-read list of our events, so we've set one up on Google Calendar, and will be copying all the new events over there from now on for both Swoon Patterns and for Sewing Patterns by Mrs H. Click the big blue button below to visit the calendar now!

Join Monica of Castine Handcrafted in our Facebook group live at 6pm CDT on April 1st to make The Maisie Bowler Handbag!

You will be able to watch the videos back at any time in the group, so please don't worry if you can't make it to the live sew along! And, Monica will also copy the videos over to YouTube in due course. Click here to subscribe to Monica's YouTube channel!

Many of you asked us for advice on choosing and using rotary cutters and rulers - Tammy's here to help! Join Tammy of Weft & Warp Co in our Facebook group on April 8th at 7pm EDT for a live chat about all things cutting out.

If you have a question and can't make it to the live event, send us a Facebook message or an email and we'll pass your question on to Tammy! You will be able to replay this video in the Facebook group after the event ends, and Tammy will also copy it to her YouTube channel.

Join Nova of Nova's Knits in our Facebook group for a live sew along of the Frankie Handbag Tote!

Nova will be going live at 8pm EDT on Friday 16th to cut and interface, then will be sewing the Frankie Handbag Tote on Saturday 17th from 7pm EDT!

Can't make it to the live events? Replay at any time in our Facebook group, or subscribe to Nova's new YouTube channel here: Nova's Knits on YouTube

Sewing Patterns by Mrs H:

April 1st-30th

Sewing Patterns by Mrs H are celebrating their 10th anniversary this April with a month of sew alongs, tutorials, and giveaways! Follow them on Facebook or Instagram, or keep an eye on their website for all the news!

In case you missed it, we're offering a massive 30% off as part of the celebration! Use the code BONANZA2021 at checkout both on our website, and at www.mrs-h.com*!

Bag of the Month Club:

The Spring 2021 season of The Bag of the Month Club is coming to an end! Don't miss out on a bargain! Buy this season's Club collection for $20 at www.bagomc.com.

Sign up before March 31st to receive immediate access to The Mountain Saddle Bags by Emmaline Bags, The Hope Handbag by Sewing Patterns by Mrs H, and The Tumbleweed Toiletry Tote by Blue Calla Patterns

You're not alone! We're hearing from many many many of our bagineers that they're finding it tricky at the moment too.

Our advice is to try not to think too much about what you 'should' be sewing, but instead about the sewing and bagmaking bits that bring you joy.

So, that might be sewing something familiar, or perhaps making something for yourself. It might be having a play with fabric or hardware or color. It might be something like sewing scraps together randomly to see what happens. It might be popping into the Facebook group to join in with a sew along, to see what others have made, or to start a conversation of your own.

And, if none of these suggestions work, it's okay. Our sewing machines don't judge us if we need to have a break. They'll be there ready and waiting to play with us when we are ready to go back to them.

How do you manage lost sewjo? Send your top tips to us through Facebook or Instagram, or send us an email. We may feature your tip in a future newsletter!

Here's some inspiration from Instagram!

Left to right below - The Betty Bowler, made by Candace; The Lola Domed Handbag, made by Lani; The Denver Mini Backpack, made by Sandra:

Left to right below - The Linette Business Bag, made by Leen; The Atlas Rucksack, made by Robyn; The Charlotte City Tote, made by Janine:

Would you like to see your sew in this spot?

Tag us on Instagram - @swoonpatterns!

*Excludes charity sewing pattern.

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Happy Sewing!!