Weekender Bag Sew Along

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

It's been a while since I have shared with you, so today I am sharing a special project.

 

 

I joined Instagram a short while back and I've been following lots of crafty (crochet, fabric, and paper) people for inspiration.  I came across a "Sew Along" and decided to join in and challenge myself.

This sew along was hosted by 3 very talented ladies via their blogs and instagram.  I was following along with LoveByHand because she was making the bag with home dec fabric and following the pattern.  If I ever make another one, I would love to piece and quilt one.  But we'll see :)
 

Here is the pattern that we were using.  I had bought it years ago, but was intimidated after reading the list of materials and instructions. 

 

 

The best part about tackling this project with others was seeing progress pictures and reading about tips and tricks to make it go as smooth as possible.

 

Here are pictures of the process of making my bag.

 

My fabrics (main bag, piping/handles, and lining).  This took me quite a while to pick out, and I had to text my college kid to get her opinion :)

 

Making the piping (5 yds of it!)

 

The sides have their pockets!

 

Both sides are finished with their handles

 

My most favorite part (sense my sarcasm?), sewing together the sides to the top and bottom through all the layers.  This part took me the longest time and was when I walked away (but for just a bit).  I had to sew it together and then go back and sew again closer to the piping.

Everyone raves about these clover clips, but I'm not sold on them yet.  Good thing I used a 50% off coupon on them :)

 

 

 



And finally.........

 

My finished bag!!!

 

 



 

The bag is a pretty good size, but no where near big enough for a weekends worth of stuff for me.  For now it holds a couple of crocheting projects :)

 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my project from start to finish.

 

Thanks for stopping by!