Well, I finished making my first bag. I needed to replace my diaper bag that was falling apart. I'm not thrilled with it, but it's alright and I learned a lot. Once again- the lack of specific directions in the tutorial bit me in the butt (pardon the expression). The very last step said to add the snap to the bag. I grab my snap and the directions on the packaging say to make sure to attach it before sewing together the inner-layer. Sigh. Of course. Rookie mistake. I'm sure I can find some type of snap that can be put on as an afterthought, but for now it's without a snap and that's why it looks like it bunches in on itself in the middle.
Luckily, some of the other issues were fixed. I'm so glad that my adjustments to the inner-pockets made it so they are a perfect fit for the obligatory sippy and snacks. :)
The zipper pocket is also the perfect size for my wallet, so there are a couple of things that are most convenient about this bag.
Now that I've made a bag I know it's not very hard to do - you just need good instructions (until you feel confident to do it on your own).
I may just have to try another bag or purse just for the fun of it. ;)
I'm posting one of my finishes - the Ladybug Quilt:
The back is nice and fuzzy/soft. It fits on a twin-sized bed.
It looks great! And I know I would have made the same snap mistake. I have never done snaps before either. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like that bag! Aren't bad directions a bummer? I have so much respect for people who write patterns.
ReplyDeleteThe bag came out so cute! That stinks about the snap, but it still looks good! And it looks pretty functional too :)
ReplyDeleteOh those snaps! I have to admit that I avoid doing anything that requires hardware. ;) Yours looks great, Becky, even without the snap. Great job with the Ladybug quilt - it looks so warm and cozy! Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes the directions on tutorials I read online aren't very clear, having tried some of them myself. So I'd cut yourself some slack on that stuff. For the closure, make a tab and a button? Or go to the fabric store and buy those gigantor regular snaps (they come two to a card--use your 40% off coupon to snag one) and then they just sew on like regular snaps, but really do hold.
ReplyDeleteI think your bag turned out really well! I like the interior pockets (one can never have too many of those) and I'm always a sucker for anything blue and yellow!