ByAnnie provided the detailed instructions, a coupon code for online videos, and all other bag making supplies. All this came in a neat package in the second box of goodies.
Fabrics and Pattern
Hardware from byAnnie
There were 11 pages of detailed instructions.
Staying organized
Managing the curves
Checking and rechecking
It was an intimidating task and I was definitely anxious. I made a couple of mistakes and eventually corrected them.
Looking good
Looking like a bag
Was overwhelmed and received good advice from other IB ambassadors. Hit a wall and managed to overcome it.
Th end is in sight :-)
And finally, here we are!!!
Got Your Back Bag 2.1
The successful completion of a difficult task is reason for excitement and celebration. So, I took my newly finished bag out for a lunch date.
On location
Sideways look
Got Your Back :-)
Inside Peek
I wore my brightest hot pink dress and Paul was kind enough to take our pictures.
Bold and Bright
Mine!!!
Happy me :-)
Loving it!!!
Yes, but that is not all...
During one of the online videos, Annie said "this can be used for another small project" referring to the quilted scraps leftover from cutting the bag front and back etc.
Once the big bad beautiful backpack was completed and I started tidying up, I noticed those quilted parts, too big and too pretty to discard. Hmm... small projects.
I downloaded "A Pencil case for Lola" and "Easy Does It" and made these two additional bags all from the leftover bits. Well, except for the zippers (I have plenty of those).
Easy Does It
A Pencil Case for Lola
Two additional bags :-)
So now, I have a coordinated set of a pencil case, a vanity bag and a backpack. Gosh, I am spoiled rotten.
The whole set!!!
Backpack, Vanity Case, and a Pencil Case
I am spoiled!!!
Here is the best part - these two smaller projects came together so quickly, I was absolutely amazed. It was because I now understood how Annie thinks and I understand her process and I could anticipate the next steps. It became so easy and intuitive...that I feel like an expert (somewhat). Truly I am looking forward to making more of these bags.
I recommend going to the website ByAnnie.com and register. Download a free pattern and make it. You will love it and then buy one of her patterns. It will be a breeze!
I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties as I sing Annie's praises :-) See full list on the sidebar.
In other news, we received the summer precuts (and matching yardage) from Island Batik. These were delayed but here they are in their yummy goodness.
Constellations from Island Batik - 10" Squares
Free to Fly 2.5" Strips with matching yardage
Disclosure: The fabrics, thread, batting and needles were generously supplied by the following companies:
