Snapshot Bags, By Annie

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.

Pattern, Fabrics, Zippers, Hardware and more

The fabrics are from the Daisy May Collection.

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 :-)

 

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.

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.

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.

On the Dinner Cruise (Front View)

Matching Colors in the Sky :-)

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. 

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.

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. 

Roomy Interiors

Thank you, Bob!

Bright & Sunny Bags

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.

My journey - how did it begin?

One fine day in August of 2012, Vera invited me to a Quilt Guild. I agreed. That day they were showing a documentary on American Quilts. I watched wide-eyed, totally immersed and completely impressed. The following conversation ensued.

Preeti: I want to do this. I want to make a quilt, no quilts.
Vera: Do you have a sewing machine?
Preeti: Yes, I do.
Vera: Do you know how to thread it?
Preeti: I am not sure.

Vera showed me how to thread my very basic Brother sewing machine on Labor Day in 2012. We made a grocery bag out of an old t-shirt. It was fun.

Let me start by making something small. So, I made pot holders. Thanks to a tutorial on youtube.  And then I made tote bags and small pouches, thanks to tutorials on AllPeopleQuilt.com. I made a book bag for my niece and a messenger bag for my nephew.

I made an iPad case using this super cute dog and bone fabric. My sister saw it and I never saw it again :-)

I wanted to get into making quilts but there were so many cute bags and totes and pouches to make...I was like a kid (a very hungry kid) in a candy store. I am a newbie quilter and any comments from the readers would be such an encouragement...