Two Bags Later

Some of my sewing time lately has been wrapped up in this pattern.  I love it! The pattern is by Anna Maria Horner.  The first bag, seen below in Anna Maria's Loulouthi fabrics, took a bit longer than I expected.  You really need to have all your brain cells functioning when you read and execute this one the first time.  Residual migraine dullness is not helpful.  Just a tip.

But once you get it finished, it's all worth it.  Every rip and every resewn seam quickly fades from memory.  This bag holds a lot of stuff.  I particularly like that my phone, my sunglasses, my keys and a bottle of water will all fit in the outside pockets.

Yesterday, I made a second bag.  This one will be a gift filled with goodies.  I used a heavyweight denim without any interfacing for the bag's exterior--very durable and easy to spot clean on the go.  For the remaining pieces I used Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane. The bright yellows really pop next to the dark denim.

If you haven't given this pattern a try, you should.  I'll definitely be making myself another one.  But first, back to the Mod Podge.  Halloween goodies coming up soon.