The October Challenge requires the Island Batik Ambassadors to make a bag using
Patterns by Annie. We get to choose the bag and the fabrics :-) Pretty sweet. Isn't it?
I chose to make the
Snapshot Bag in both sizes - Small and Large. Here are my supplies.
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Pattern, Fabrics, Zippers, Hardware and more |
The fabrics are from the Daisy May Collection.
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Interfacing and Stabilizer |
Annie's Bag patterns are really the very best with detailed instructions and videos to help you through the trickier steps, like Annie was holding your hand :-)
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Outer Pocket Done! |
I started by cutting out fabrics, interfacing and lining for both bags. But somewhere down the line, it got too much. There was one step in the making of the welt pocket, where I was stumped. The image showed the pocket smaller than the bag, but my pocket extended beyond the bag.
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Inside Pocket |
The images in the pattern sheet showed only the small bag with big bag dimensions included in brackets. So I set the large bag aside and completed the small bag.
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Straps and Rings (sounds naughty) |
Then it was time for a vacation :-) A long overdue vacation :-D To Hawaii!!!!!
Of course I took the small bag with me.
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On the Dinner Cruise (Front View) |
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Matching Colors in the Sky :-) |
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The Storyteller in Waikiki (Back View) |
The idea was to take some on location pictures, but the Small Snapshot turned out to be the perfect bag for evenings and short excursions.
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Wearing Cross Body |
Once we returned, I completed the big bag. I was needlessly worried about the welt pocket. Once it was folded it fit neatly within. Time for pictures showing both bags.
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What do you think, Bob? |
I had to show Bob the inside pocket - how roomy it could be once unfolded and opened to its full size.
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Roomy Interiors
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Thank you, Bob! |
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Bright & Sunny Bags |
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Small (folded) + Large (Opened) = Happy me! |
Snapshot is a simpler bag since it requires no quilting or binding. But it still had several layers and a new
Schmetz Microtex 90/14 Needle is an absolute must to sew through multiple thick layers.I have a backpack, an ultimate very spacious travel bag, storage units in three sizes, and evening bags/purses. I think I am all set. Wonder what I will make next? What else could I possibly need? I welcome your ideas :-)
I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
Congratulations on making and getting time to go on vacation. Hawaii is such a beautiful state for exactly that. The bags are useful AND pretty! Win-win!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, wonderful vacation, looks like you were having a ton of fun for the photo shoot too!
ReplyDeleteI love your bags! They're so bright and sunny. Tell Bob I said "hello".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags! Annie's has such awesome bag patterns.
ReplyDeleteBob wears it VERY well - its a perfect color for him!! What a great bag - and you can use it so many ways!! Love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteNifty bags, and photos, too!!!
ReplyDeleteYour bags turned out great! I just posted a tutorial on my blog pattythequiltlady.blogspot.com on how to make a project bag. I use these bags for counted cross stitch project as well as custom sizes for organizing things in my backpack. Having one just for charging cords is great! They are vinyl front, but I am not gentle with my bags and they have held up just fine!
ReplyDeleteI love your bags Preeti, and the photo shoots are next level!!
ReplyDeleteHawaii is the only state I have not been to and would love to see it. Your bags look just right for travel!
ReplyDeleteHawaii is the perfect holiday destination, we have been lucky to been there twice from New Zealand. The bags are great, and the colour really suits your sunny personality.
ReplyDeleteGreat photography! Good job on the purses. Looks like you had a nice vacation.
ReplyDeleteVery sunny and cute bags. Bright colors are great for bags, you don't miss them if you've laid them down some place. Looks like you had a wonderful vacation.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you were in Hawaii and you had the perfect bag! I love the shots of both of the bags together. It is hard to figure out what you need to do next with so many great options!
ReplyDeleteBoth fabrics and patterns are beautiful! And I love the staging, in Hawai, no less! Bob seems to love the bigger bag too ;)) Thank you for sharing your fun and happy new bags!
ReplyDeleteYou must have the 'cool' colors left of Daisy Mae. How about some shoe bags? Or a lunch bag (even though you work from home)?
ReplyDeleteOf all the people I've known that like orange, orange makes you absolutely radiate!
Great bags and what a fun adventure in Hawaii!!!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLooks like the small bag was a great traveling companion. Once again you and Paul have outdone yourselves on the photo locations. Enjoyed seeing Hawaii too.
ReplyDeleteLovely bags in a perfect color for you--orange! Looks like you had such fun on your trip. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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The bags you make always look challenging to me, but you do an amazing job with them. Looks like they were made just in time for a wonderful vacation, too!
ReplyDeleteThese are so bright and cheerful, Preeti! Love them!
ReplyDeleteHi Preeti, those are great bags. Sometimes if it just doesn't make sense, leaving it to get to something else is a great idea, especially if it's the smaller version. Looks like you had a lovely vacation. Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on the bags. I don't know how you become an ambassador but I suppose I would never qualify for it as I am far from a professional.
ReplyDeletevery amazing designs
ReplyDeleteOOOH, Hawaii!! I'm so glad you and Paul went away on a fabulous Hawaiian adventure! I hope you had an amazing time. I love that sunflower batik fabric and I am just in awe of your bag making and your stick-to-it-iveness (new word invented just for you; you're welcome).
ReplyDeleteLove your bags! So bright and fun! I think you need to make a Catch All Caddy next, it's a great project.
ReplyDeleteso amazing
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