The long Weekend(er)
Lots of laziness & lake time around here this weekend, but I did accomplish one crafty thing… Presenting my completed Amy Butler Weekender bag!
In case you are wondering, in the picture, the bag is standing on its own, and is completely empty… love that Timtex structural support!
Details:
Pattern - Amy Butler Weekender Bag
Fabric - Random mod/retro home deco fabric from JoAnn’s (I think). Initially I had planned to use a lighter weight AB cotton fabric, but decided this pattern needed something a bit heavier. I’m glad I went with the heavier fabric!
Highlights - First time using Timtex.
Lowlights - First time it’s taken me over three hours to sew two pieces of fabric together (due to said Timtex)
Thoughts - I love the way the bag turned out, but wow - what a pain in the rear this was to sew! Not sure I’d do it again, certainly not with my old clunker of a sewing machine. I still have to hand stitch the lining in place, but I’m planning to sew a zipper pocket inside the lining first.
Up next in sewing - AB Cabo Halter and an apron for Caitlyn’s apron exchange (so excited for this one - I found a neato vintage pattern on e-Bay!)
I also had some adventures in knitting this weekend, as I attemped to make a dog toy for Rebekkah’s critter charity drive. Let’s just say it didn’t quite work out as planned… details tomorrow.
