Sophia :)
Side View (I used the Green Dancing Mums for the end pieces to bring a little more POP to the bag)
Top View
Zipper Pulls (97 cents at Walmart) - they really do help with opening.
Bag Bottom - Love the feet!
Inside view
It's not too late to join us for the sew-along! In case you haven't heard, Stacy and I are hosting and Amy Butler Sophia Carry-All Bag Pattern Sew-Along this month (the last day to post entries is 4/30). We have 29 participants to date - can't wait to see everyone's creations!
As for my experience with this pattern, overall I'll say that I like it. My least favorite parts were joining the bottom (I made a VERY thick bottom with lots of layers) and installing the zipper to the lining. I think that there has to be an easier way to do the zipper - I'd like to install it with the outer and inner fabrics at the same time, rather than one at a time, and be able to machine sew the entire zipper to both fabrics as well (maybe leaving a hole elsewhere in the bag for turning somehow?). Any ideas by fellow Sophia Bag makers would be greatly appreciated!
The bag is a great size - I'm very tempted to use it as a diaper bag, but I didn't make any special pockets for a sippy cup and all of my cups leak :( My plan is for it to be part of a set with a matching Weekender (summer project?) and it will likely carry toiletries and books/knitting.
I definitely recommend this pattern - just take your time with it and read all of the instructions. You won't regret the time spent with this one :)
For tips on making the Sophia Bag, please visit our Sew-Along discussion thread.
As for my experience with this pattern, overall I'll say that I like it. My least favorite parts were joining the bottom (I made a VERY thick bottom with lots of layers) and installing the zipper to the lining. I think that there has to be an easier way to do the zipper - I'd like to install it with the outer and inner fabrics at the same time, rather than one at a time, and be able to machine sew the entire zipper to both fabrics as well (maybe leaving a hole elsewhere in the bag for turning somehow?). Any ideas by fellow Sophia Bag makers would be greatly appreciated!
The bag is a great size - I'm very tempted to use it as a diaper bag, but I didn't make any special pockets for a sippy cup and all of my cups leak :( My plan is for it to be part of a set with a matching Weekender (summer project?) and it will likely carry toiletries and books/knitting.
I definitely recommend this pattern - just take your time with it and read all of the instructions. You won't regret the time spent with this one :)
For tips on making the Sophia Bag, please visit our Sew-Along discussion thread.
8 comments:
I love it! It turned out gorgeous (btw, I love the zipper you used for it too - it has much nicer pulls than mine).
Wow! She is beautiful!!! You did a wonderful job! I like that you used the lining fabric for the end pieces as well, it adds a little surprise. :)
Wow!! That's beautiful!! I really like your zippers as well! I've ordered my fabric... Hopefully it will be coming soon!
that turned out so nice! the inside looks great too ... mine is a little off but I'm not gonna redo it that's for sure!
WoW!!!!WoW!!!!WoW!!!!
I'm totally impressed!!!You did a fantastic job!!!Love it;)
Katarina
So spring-like - It's beautiful! well done :)
This is really great. I love the fabric you used. I have all the materials for mine, now I just need the opportunity to get it done!
It turned out beautiful! Great job:)
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