This bag is packed with pockets. It has two elasticated side pockets on the outside as well as a pocket with a magnetic button flap closure on the front and the back has a zipper pocket.
Inside there is loads more. Again two elasticated side pockets, one large elasticated pocket divided into two and another zipper pocket. Then there's all the space in the middle. It's great to use as a diaper bag or even a weekend bag. That's what I'm using mine for.
No my lens isn't dirty LOLLL it's all the natural light coming in through the window.
I can't get hold of soft and stable like Sara used in her pattern so I used fusible batting onto home deco fabric and then on top of the fusible fleece I used fusible interfacing which made it a really sturdy bag.
The inside seams are finished off with bias binding and with all the thicknesses I had to cope with it was a bit of an effort sewing it on, I ended up sewing the whole lot on by hand but I'm happy with the result.
The only thing I would do differently next time is to cut the fusible fleece smaller than the main bag pieces to reduce the bulk when sewing. Luckily I had my heavy duty industrial sewing machine which coped with all the layers beautifully but I think the finished result would have looked tidier if the seams had been less bulky.
If you attempt to make this bag with the layers I used and don't have an industrial sewing machine then DON'T use home deco fabrics with fusible fleece and fusible interfacing. Use a lighter fabric and cut the fusible fleece smaller.
Now for details of the GIVEAWAY. Sara has very generously offered a free pattern for the Aragon Bag to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave me a comment below, I'd love it if you followed my blog but it's not necessary. Also please pop over to Sara's blog and check out all the other testers beautiful bags.
When you leave a comment please leave your email with your comment or make sure you are not a 'no reply' blogger, if I can't get in touch with you and you're picked I will have to chose another winner.
The giveaway will run from today until the 1st Oct 2013 when a winner will be picked by Random Generator. If you can't wait till then to see if you've won then you can find the pattern at Sara's pattern shop HERE.
Best of luck to all of you and thanks for stopping by.
~ Maria ~
Great bag! looks like a very useful one. I was scrolling through Sara's pics looking for yours, love seeing your work!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic bag - you did a great job on it (as usual)! Love all the pockets - how big is the bag?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag ... I would love to have this pattern. I'm completely enamored with the elastic pockets!
ReplyDeleteHandiworking@gmail.com
That bag looks fantastic!!! I love the fabrics you chose. I do follow you via Bloglovin'!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you picked for the bag...no browns !! :-)
I posted your giveaway on my blog
Hugs,
Liz
Outstanding job as usual Maria!!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeletethis really is a georgeous bag .... and how kind from Sara to let you take the pattern as a giveaway!
Good luck for us all ;O)
Have a lovely evening,
Hugs
Claudia
What a cool bag! Thank you for the opportunity to win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful bag! Thanks for a chance to win!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great give away. Looks like a good challenge to sew.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win this lovely pattern, I love useful pockets. When out with my grandsons everything gets jumbled. What I need is always at the bottom!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, The bag looks great as is your usual bag making. :)
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled to win a copy of the pattern. Now confession time... how long did it take to bind the seams and how much swearing/muttering did you do in the process? ;)
Your bag is adorable...I have so many and can never resist one more! Thanks for the chance to win this great pattern!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful bag - I like the style and the fabrics!
ReplyDeletethe bag is very nice
ReplyDeletebut, I am most impressed by your sewing
What a great bag! Thanks for your tips on sewing with thicknesses--I am running into that issue myself and wondering what to do. It's always nice to know the alternatives.
ReplyDeleteKrista
Beautiful bag! I'd love to make one. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job as usual Maria! Good thing you do have an industrial machine! I have a semi-industrial machine and I love how it sews through thick layers. So sweet of Sara to offer a free pdf to one lucky person. Maybe that's why her blog is called SewSweetness? Lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag - I love all the pockets!
ReplyDeleteLove bags, this one is a keeper, Cheri; sidebysidetoo@att.net
ReplyDeleteA really cool bag. I would love to win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Birgitt
Ritterin@web.de
I don't want to enter but it is really a great bag. Love the outside pockets on each end.
ReplyDeleteMaria you did a beautiful job on this bag, I just LOVE IT! I would love to win the pattern!!!!!! Thanks for your advice about the fusible fleece .
ReplyDeleteI like the colors of the fabrics that you have chosen, and the model of this bag is cute and practical, I like bags that have space and pockets.
Marisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
I love a bag with tons of pockets! This one is great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteIt´s a wonderful bag. I really would like to make my first try sewing a bag with one of the SewSweetness patterns. I love most of them, but i'm a bit scared to sew a bag.
ReplyDeleteisabel_mbpp@hotmail.com
Love that bag - and so many pockets! perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bag Maria! Love all those pockets for stowing and organizing. Thanks for the opportunity to win the pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag , would love to win the pattern , thanks for the chance .
ReplyDeleteGreat bag. I love Sara's patterns and can't wait for her book. I'd love to win this pattern and give it a try before her book comes out. Thanks for the chance! spilly0901@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCame to your blog through another link. Your bag reviews are great. Thank you for the chance to win this pattern
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and useful bag. I sewed Sara's Camera Bag this summer. Her directions are the best, and all the inspiration from the testers...I always love that. Thanks for the giveaway. Her Purse Palooza 2013 begins in a few days. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Sunnysky223 at embarqmail dot com
Love it!!! I can't wait to make this very cute bag. I love that it has lots of pockets inside and outside. I just started making bags and purses. This pattern gives me information and practice on many different things. Thank you for all the tips. I know it will be a beautiful bag. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOlga
dutchgirl76@gmail.com
Been wanting to make this bag for so long. Would love to win the pattern. Thank you for the opportunity to win. sascott4@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
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