I cut all the Fabric and interfacing and made the cording and then it just sat there. I would occasionally put it on my Ironing board with every intention to start sewing it. I think I psyched myself out. There were so many pieces and everyone on the blogs said it was a frustrating bag to make.
The frustrating part for me was definitely finding the materials. It is an American pattern and trying to figure out what Peltex and Timtex and all the equivalents were at my local fabric store was a bit annoying.
I rushed through the cording and it wasn't even. I broke so many denim needles in the end I used a leather needle to put it all together and that was much better. I found the zipper method a bit strange but I followed the instructions and it turned out really nice. I realized halfway through that white was probably not the best colour choice for a carryall bag, but what can you do? I would also add some inner pockets if I could do it again.
The handles are a bit to short for my liking, I am 5'11 though so I always need to add a little length which I forgot to do. If you are of average height they should be fine. There was much cursing and some blood shed but I am definitely happy with the finished product. I can't tell yet if I will use this pattern again. It's a bit like child birth I think. Right now my emotions are still way to raw, give it a month and maybe I will feel differently.
Jack taking his modelling duties very seriously
Now if I could only go on a weekend trip to test this baby out!
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