I have really loved sewing garments lately. Not that I have a lot to show for it! But I have also really missed quilting. This weekend, I played around with a few quilting projects. I finished a camera strap and camera pouch (fits a point and shoot camera), made a scrap vomit block a la Katy Jones (see inspiration here), quilted my ‘B’ block from the Adventures of the Amazing Alphabet, and finally made up a scrappy bag perfect for my sewing tools. All in all, a fun weekend.
This bag pattern is called Sew Together Bag and I’ve wanted to make it since I first found it. Then I let it sit in my stash, of course!
I purchased this pattern when it was just released and what I love (besides the awesome design) is that every time it is updated, I’m notified to download the new version. I don’t know if that’s a Craftsy thing or a Sew Demented thing. (That’s the pattern designer by the way. Don’t you love the name!?)
There have been some great versions showing up on the internet. Here are a few of my favorites:
I’m really glad I finally took the plunge and got this done. Mine is totally scrappy and I’m glad about that. I can now see what goes where and will be able to plan fabric placement next time around. I started this Sunday morning before Sunday School. After church we had our two young grandsons till almost 4:00 and then I got back on the bag. Finished it that night about 8:00. Not bad, I don’t think. Now that I can ‘see’ the placement, it will go much quicker next time.
The pattern site on Craftsy lists the fabric and notions needed for the pattern, but somehow that got left out of the main pattern. Since I was going scrappy, that wasn’t an issue for me except for the zipper sizes. I read through the pattern to find those, so it wasn’t a major problem. I’ve noticed that the author of this pattern has revised this a couple times and has tried to address previous makers’ comments. It’s a very nice looking pattern and I enjoyed working with it.
The bag appears much like a pencil pouch and I was surprised how roomy this pouch is. It’s great for a rotary cutter, scissors, a couple small rulers, and various other sewing tools. I think I’m going to LOVE this bag!.
Our modern quilt guild, NELA (Northeast Louisiana) MQG, is holding a retreat on the last weekend of March and I had decided I needed this bag for that. So glad I got it done.
Now to finish that Aeroplane bag that is in mid construction!! My Bernina needs something to ride in.
Since I felt guilty for my unfinished slacks and jacket, I got up this morning and worked a bit on my slacks. Should finish those this week.
Hope you’re working on something fun!
Ramona
Linking up with Le Challenge. The theme is Order. You should see some of the wonderful projects that have been linked. Post can be found here.
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That bag is awesome!
Super cute!
I bought this pattern and sat on it also – I’m desperate to get it made now! Love a little but of notion organisation!!!
Keera x
It is much easier than it looks. Go for it! (and share with me when you do. I love what people are doing with this bag.)
I love it! That sounds like a great pattern. Thanks for sharing on le challenge.
Thanks, Nat. That design is very useful. I’m definitely making another. I love the iPad cover you created. It looks totally professional.
Glad you’ve had fun with your quilty projects! The bag looks amazing and I like the scrappiness. Thanks for linking up to le challenge!
Thanks so much, Lucy. I will definitely be making that bag again. I’m loving your baskets. I have that Noodle-Head pattern and really need to make a few.
That’s a lovely bag, all those zips must have been a nightmare to sew. Very useful design.
They really weren’t that bad. The designer did a great job with the construction sequence. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve seen this pouch around and it looks fab. I love your scrappy version
Thank you, Wendy. The pattern exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be making another.