Sara at Sew Sweetness is having a different challenge each month with her Minikins patterns. The Minikins are 12 cute-as-a-button patterns of small bags, with step-by-step videos, that are fun to make, use and give as gifts.
The Minikins challenge for July is the Jetset Cinched Bag.
I made mine from my last bit of favorite Art Gallery fabric for the outside and a bit of gingham for the inside. Strips of Cotton & Steel and Grunge make up the drawstring tube:
I really love how mine turned out. But I'd like the drawstring to close tighter. I've been thinking about how to make that happen. Sara says in her video that she eliminated the interfacing from that area for just that reason. I'm wondering if making the tube area finish at 1 1/2" or 2" would help. The pattern has it finish at 1". Or maybe eliminating one of the three layers that make up the tube area would allow the drawstring to cinch up tighter.
Adding one of these cord locks to the drawstring helps keep it closed and looks very professional!
You can find sew many variations of the Jetset Cinch bag at Sara's link-up here. I especially like the versions made from "candy" fabric packs. Check it out now, to see the bags made so far, and again at the end of the month, to see all the Jetset Cinched Bags made for the July challenge! Mine is number 72.
And here is Day 3 of our California road trip, video produced by DD2:
And here is Day 3 of our California road trip, video produced by DD2:
Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy
What a cute, cute bag! It looks amazing! I admire anyone who can make bags...I do not have the patience at all for it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute bag, Nancy! Love the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is adorable, love the inside mesh pockets.
ReplyDeleteNeat bag.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Jayne, it takes patience that I don't possess to make a neato bag like this! You did a great job and your fabrics are fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute and functional bag!
ReplyDeleteThis will come in handy when you travel. Cute fabrics and bag. As always, very professional. I love the vacation video!
ReplyDeleteQuilter Bonnie
Oh how adorable! I wish I could add another project to my massive list but I just can’t. I’ll keep it in mind for future however. You never know what Island Batik might throw at us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! I thought it was knitted when I first saw it - that fabric is gorgeous. Fun to see the video and guest appearance by Rose!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag. I love the outer fabric and the mesh pockets are great. The Minikins patterns are all so adorable. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF
ReplyDeleteI love your bag! Beautiful and handy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling bag -- I especially like the mesh pockets inside.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the drawstring bag. The mesh pockets are great! I have been away from Blogland this week, so just catching up with your posts and your DD2's vlog of your road trip. What fun! Hope your week is all good! Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag...love all the inside pockets. Very handy.
ReplyDeleteThe colours you've chosen for your bag are just fabulous. And it is so beautifully finished too. I truly admire who can make bags look this good.... bag patterns and I just don't seem to get on.
ReplyDeleteSo. stinking. cute. I love it so much! I finally have a bit more time now, I think I really should get the minikins...
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