Had a simple easy going weekend. Other than getting a few groceries and walking the hound in the woods we have stayed in the whole time. He's studying like the clappers for his finals (which are exams on everything he has learned over that last 5 years ERK!!!) and I have been pootling around the garden and sewing a new bag. I dreamt up the design during a picnic we had in our overgrown garden. I wanted to make a nice beach/holiday/reading under a tree in the park kind of bag that can carry loads (if you need to) or it can be adjusted to be a neater niftier size for nipping around town.
Zippered front pocket for your sunnies and camera. The bag handles are piped with Flexi-tube which make the handles a bit posh and much easier to grab then floppy fabric handles.
You can cinch in the sides with the ties which not only looks pretty; the ties make the bag adjustable in size. The ties have eyelet openings (even though you can't see them in the pic).
Softly rounded and gathered bottom. Yep girls, we're all headed that way; I know my bottom is :)
Inside is another pocket for the wallet, phone and keys. Fastening is a mag snap.
This bag can grow on you - ties are undone to show expanded side. You can chuck in loads of beach gear, food, books and/or craft gear for a nice day out in the sun. Or take it shopping instead.
It's those scruffy jeans again! Just so you know, they have been laundered since I photographed myself in them last time. One day I will wear clothes as (reasonably) smart as the bags I sew...
Sadly I can't keep this bag (or give it to you) because it is a birthday present for a lovely friend. Hey, I said no peeking!
What do you think folks? Would you like to see this design is as a (paid for) PDF download? I wouldn't charge much - I never will for my own pattern designs - I don't think it's very nice (or very helpful to charge loads). So yeah, I'd love to know what you think :)
I also reguarly keep old pants/shorts to do patchwork on new pants/shorts that have gotten holes in them. More often than not I can find an almost exact match in color from an old pair."
Sorry to all those who didn't get lucky this time. In my next post I will be posting details of another draw and you can also try your luck to nab a copy of Sewing Green on the following sites:
Tuesday, 4/14, Crafting a Green World, Review and giveaway
Wednesday, 4/15, Freshly Blended, Review and giveaway
Thursday, 4/16, Etsy Storque, Announcement of Etsy Lab Tyvek project
Friday, 4/17, Make Grow Gather, Q&A with photos, giveaway
Tuesday, 4/21, Philly Etsy, Review, Q&A, giveaway
Wednesday, 4/22, Whip Up, Applique tips and tricks, giveaway
Thursday, 4/23, Wardrobe Refashion, Thrift shop savvy for sewing, giveaway
Monday, 4/27, Morsbags, Review and giveaway
Tuesday, 4/28, Heart Handmade, Inspiration and ideas, giveaway
Wednesday, 4/29, House on Hill Road, Organics for baby, giveaway
Thursday, 4/30, Craft Sanity, Q&A, giveaway