I finally finished my weekender bag! (Okay so I still have to make the false bottom and I'm adding a shoulder strap that I need to find clips for, but the bag at least resembles a finished product and is useable if the bottom and strap never get added.)
I love that this bag turned out exactly how I imagined it would.
I was a little worried because I'd read that this was a really hard bag to make, but it wasn't too bad. I think I might be making this for Christmas or birthday gifts (haven't decided which,) but I've already started picking out fabrics for my next one.
Kymberly.. what a darling bag you made! I love how you arranged all your fabrics and made it in stages too! Great job :) Thanks for sharing it! Kathi
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathi. I think people have problems with this bag when they try to do it too quickly. By breaking it into stages similar to how I work on a quilt it was really manageable.
DeleteIt looks amazing! That orange piping is fabulous. I can't believe you're already planning another one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. The bag was actually pretty fun to make, but I think it will be a few months before I tackle the next one.
DeleteBeautiful bag, the fabric and the orange piping was delightful would make stunning gifts.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I really love how the orange piping turned out.
DeleteThis is so fun! How you you plan to attach the shoulder strap to the bag?
ReplyDeleteI attached some D rings below the zipper when I was assembling my side panels so I'm planning to use some clips so that the shoulder strap can be added when I want it.
DeleteLove your version of the weekender! Such a great focal print and the piping sets it off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Thanks. I really love how great the fabric works in this bag.
DeleteWow! I love your fabric choices for this bag. I've heard so many "it's so hard" stories about this bag too, so I haven't been game to try it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! Love your colors and the fabrics! You are an inspiration to make this, too!
ReplyDeleteSusie