Lining Modifications I like having pockets on the inside of my bag to make organization a little easier. If you remember, I cut out additional large pockets in both the external and interior fabric for this purpose. I’ll be using the external fabric as the exterior of the interior pocket, and the lining fabric for the lining of it. I also cut out additional interfacing … Continue reading Amy Butler Weekender Part 4
Hi everyone. This weekend I spent quite a bit of time trying to get the bag farther along, after a couple weekends of little work. I’ve gotten the exterior of the bag done! Next up is finishing the lining and getting it secured inside the exterior. Not sure if that will be this coming weekend (it is Valentine’s Day this weekend, you know), or later, but … Continue reading Amy Butler Weekender Parts 2 and 3!
Side Pockets Adding the side pockets is pretty easy as well, when you follow the instructions! I do like the detailing of the top stitches across the opening, too. Attaching the Bottom of the bag to the Top Panels This includes the steps of sewing together three layers of Peltex, and seaming together the two short sides and one long side of the interfacing to … Continue reading Amy Butler Weekender Part 3
Handles! If you remember from the first part of the tutorial, I modified the width and length of the handles based off of another tutorial that I had read. This makes it possible to put the bag over your shoulder. The pattern calls for the fabric and Peltex to be cut 48 inches in length, but for J’s bag, I’m using 56 inches. I’ve also increased … Continue reading Amy Butler Weekender Part 2
For anyone interested in my take on the Amy Butler Weekender bag, check out my Sewing Projects page, where I’ve posted the first part of a multi-post tutorial. Enjoy! Continue reading New Tutorial
The Plan Ah, the Amy Butler Weekender… I first saw a picture of the bag on Pinterest, and though that it would be a great project to attempt. And then I started noticing that all the tutorials that Pinterest pointed to talked about how difficult the bag was to put together. So, though I had bought the pattern (on Amazon, though you can purchase it … Continue reading Amy Butler Weekender Part 1
I’ve created quite a few things over the last year, ever since I got a little obsessed with sewing. First up were a few easy-peasy flat bottomed zippered pouches. I made a couple different sizes, mainly because they’re really easy. So far, they’re my go-to gift for those difficult to buy for recipients. 🙂 I can’t give an exact idea of how much fabric is … Continue reading Past Projects
