Coming soon… Date Night!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Erin Erickson | 145 Comments

Date Night will be available later this week! I’ll be back with a full description of the bag soon.
I’m headed out for a photo shoot, but before I go I thought I’d post a little giveaway!

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If you’d like to win a copy of the pattern, leave a comment below!
If you follow me on Instagram, comment there and tag a friend and you could both be winners. :)

Winners are Kelli M and Judy W! Ladies, you’ve been emailed! We had so many comments I chose 2 winners here and 2 on IG. Thanks to everyone for entering! Date Night is now available!

For those of you who’ve asked: You will need 2/3 yard for the exterior, 2/3 yard for the lining, 3 yards of woven fusible interfacing, a 18″ x 58″ package of foam batting like Soft and Stable or Bosal In-R-Form, and one 14″ or longer nylon long-pull purse zipper. I used a 16″ zip, and you can use a double-pull zip if you’d like! Watch my video to see how to make your own!

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Comments (145)

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  3. Another beautiful bag!! Sad that I wasn’t available to help testing this time but the photos so far have been great. If I don’t win, I will definitely be buying a copy of the pattern
    Great Job Erin
    xxxxxx

  4. This looks like the perfect bag for me, can’t wait for the release :) Thanks for this giveaway!

  6. Wanting to make a new purse for days when I don’t want to carry my small Day Tripper. Looking forward to this pattern so I can get started.

  7. This pattern has come at exactly the right time. Been looking for a little bag like this and will so be making it.

    Steff

  9. Congratulations on another lovely bag design! You put so much into your product development, and it really shows in the quality of the instructions and the finished bag.

  13. I love your patterns. I have quite a few patterns I’ve collected and made. Your’s are the best!

  14. I missed out on the testing call but have no doubt this will be another one of your fabulous bags. I have made 36 of the Two Zip Hipster and 6 of the Daytripper. Can you tell I love your patterns?

  15. Baby girl says pick mommy….lol!!! (She just kicked me to prove that’s what she said)

    Can’t wait either way!!!!!!

  17. Love your patterns and so glad you’ve got another one! Thank you for the chance to win!

  19. I am really looking forward to making this bag. Your patterns are terrific, and this one looks to be the same.

  21. Another terrific style and pattern! It would be great to win a copy, and even better when I make one of these bags for myself! :-) (Very nice work, Erin. As always!)

  24. I have been faithfully watching you develop this pattern and would love to win it! I can’t wait to make it!!!!!

  25. OOOH, Erin! I would love to win your latest pattern! I just finished stitching my second Bigger on the inside backpack! I need a new project and this purse is just my style! Thanks for the opportunity to win! ~~Luci~~

  26. Beautiful bag and great choice of fabric combination. I cannot wait to purchase this pattern and make.

    Thank you for sharing your crafty goodness.

  28. This one definitely has my name on it. It is calling me to come on vacation with us, so I better buy or win the pattern soon! Thanks much! Judy

  30. You have the most amazing patterns! It would be such a privilege to win this pattern. Thanks for the chance.

  35. This bag is just my style. Looking forward to seeing more about it and the pattern! Thanks for the chance to win.

  36. This bag is just too stinking cute! I will have to make one. Then i guess i will need a date.

  37. Thanks for this giveaway, Erin! Love your patterns and send people your way every chance I get :)

  47. Everyone will ask me where I got such a perfect bag! Your designs are fun and I learn so much from your instructions. Thanks much!

  49. I love your work!! Can’t wait to make this bag. I won’t need a date myself but could give to my daughter!

  51. Love this purse and can’t wait to have a copy of the pattern! The amount of time, work & effort you put into your patterns is very much appreciated and show in the quality of the patterns! Thanks so much!

  53. Love your patterns!! They are the only ones I can sew that actually turn out right!!

    • Me too! I get soooo frustrated when I use other people’s patterns (99% free – I pretty much don’t buy any other than Erin’s, though) or tutorials. There are never enough photographs, or the instructions are very confusing, or they leave out things like seam allowances, or trimming seams, whatever. Every time I want to cuss and say, “I wish this was Erin’s! :-)

  54. I have recently discovered your website and have been so impressed with your patterns and tutorials. Thanks so much for getting back into sewing, my journey is just beginning!!

  57. Woo hoo! I’m going to make this bag. For my daughter. I sent her the photos and she said ‘Perfect’. I have the sewing machine, just hope I have the skills to make such a ‘perfect’ bag. However, somewhere I read that your patterns are very detailed and there are videos.

    • Barbara – Erin’s patterns are so, SEW easy to follow and make. Not to say I don’t have to pick seams out now and then…but not her fault, mine for not reading correctly. ;-) I used to be afraid of zippers, but not now after making several of Erin’s patterns/tutorials!

  58. Can’t wait to get this pattern. I have been wanting to make a bag with a strap/zipper like this, but was kind of stumped on the construction. Thanks for doing the work for me!

  61. I love all your bag patterns!! I would love to be a tester for u. And I would live a chance to win this pattern!

  64. This bag looks amazing! I love the fabric you chose for all your samples of it. I’d love to win this pattern. Thank you for giving away some copies.

  65. Hot Dog! I’ve been waiting for this! I’ve got the date, now I just need the bag! Thank you, Erin, for your fabulous patterns!

  68. I just received my new sewing machine by courier this morning and my computer has lots of ink (especially blue) so I AM READY!

  69. this bag is terribly cute! i would love to have the chance to whip one up! :)

  70. My daughters and I, and now my sister and my niece, have made various bags from your patterns, and we all love them! So looking forward to this pattern!!

  72. Love the IG photo shoot pictures! Would love a copy of the pattern too and will then definitely have a date night!

  73. I have just recently found out about your patterns. They are awesome! Can’t wait for Date Night!

  76. I love your bags. Adorable, functional and beyond professional! Another homerun!

  78. Thanks so much for all of your patterns. They are the best. I know I’ll love this one, too.

  82. I love the pattern. My favorite, single strap and single pocket on the outside. I really like the fabric also. Thanks for the chance.

  83. What a cute bag! Of course I’d love to win a pattern :-) Thanks for the chance to try. :-) xx

  86. I have made bags from two of your patterns, and by far your instructions/photos are the most comprehensive and easiest to follow of any other patternmakers – success is guaranteed! This looks like another I could make, too. Thanks for all your work.

  88. I have been looking for a pattern just like this one, and I know the design will be spot on with easy instructions. I would absolutely love to win the pattern!

  91. I love your patterns with the thorough instructions and loads of photos. The new bag looks wonderful and I’d love to make it!

  92. Love the look of this bag, would love to make one when it’s released, would be even better to get the pattern for free!

  93. Pick me! Pick me! All of what you’ve done so far is great. I don’t know that I want this bag for myself but know others who would enjoy it as a gift.

  95. Thank you for the giveaway!
    Oh la la what a nice bag!!!
    Hope to win a copy of the pattern.
    Au Revoir
    Jossi

  96. I would love to win the pattern. Thanks for the chance! It looks like it will sell well!!

  97. I love, love, love your patterns. I have several of them. I always get tons of compliments on the items I make with them. You rock!

  98. I’m so excited about this bag! Can’t wait to make some for myself and as gifts for friends. I get so many compliments on your bags – people think I’m this awesome sewer, and I tell them “It’s not me – it’s the patterns!”

    • That’s pretty much what I say, too! I need Erin’s cards to hand out. I need to get one of the shirts with the website on it! :-)

  105. I would love to win this pattern. I have enjoyed making every pattern I have purchased from you.

  110. I love your patterns…I have tried several other “brands” and designers and just get frustrated.
    I have several of your patterns and have made quite a few bags from each…very well written and concise…love it that you have a new one out…thanks.

    • Peggy, the same thing always happens to me! If I have a gift giving occasion, I send the Erin’s pattern page to the person and tell them to take their pick and give me fabric ideas. I don’t even send them elsewhere since I have no guarantee of success!

      Instead of Erin’s “No, I won’t hem your pants!” shirt/sticker, I need one that reads, “No, I will not make anything unless Erin is the designer!’ LOL

  111. This looks like another great pattern. I am so happy I bought the hipster and the essential wristlet patterns and completed the neat n tidy zipper pouch tutorial. Your patterns are so easy to follow and I have made several of them to give to my children’s teachers as end of the year gifts. Thanks for all the hard work!

  113. I’ve bought several,of your PDF patterns, can’t wait to see this one! Looks great!

  115. I would love to win this pattern! I have some awesome fabric I’ve been holding onto for the perfect project that I think would work great for this! *crosses fingers*

  121. Can’t wait to make this pattern. I’ve been stash building all week while I’ve been home and I’ve got several fabrics I think would be PERFECT for this purse.

  125. I love this bag. I had a similar one that was a Vera & I got stolen! Can’t wait for this pattern.

  126. Fabulous looking bag, Fingers crossed for the draw, you’re a very talented lady xxx

  127. I love ur stuff!!! I have made a few things of your and the directions are awesome and wasy to follow. I would love to win this and make a few early xmas gifts .
    Thank you Kathy

  132. I looooove this!

    I have used a handful of different patterns, but yours are by far my favorite! Well written and details (plus. I love the pics!!)
    Can’t wait to give this one a whirl!

  135. I’ve loved watching you create this pattern, and I’ve even found soft and stable in the UK now too. Looking forward to making this bag, thanks Erin.

  136. Love Love your patterns!!
    I have material ready and now just need to win the pattern.
    Thanks
    Pat

  137. This looks like perhaps just the ticket to replace my wearing-out every day bag! I’m looking forward to seeing details of this pattern, whether it’s because I won it or not. :-)

  138. Hallo Erin, ich habe einen ganz tollen Stoff mit Mopsmotiven gekauft, der sehnsüchtig darauf wartet, eine Date Night zu werden!
    Schöne Grüße aus Germay
    Philine

  139. Too Cute! If I’m not lucky enough to win it, I’ll have to buy it. Your patterns are the BEST!

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