So guess how long ago I started this bag? Oh, about a year ago. When Vanessa posted her Abby Bag I fell in love immediately and bought the pattern! I received the pattern in my inbox on March 15, 2011. I picked out the fabric and got to work. I was nearly finished when I decided maybe I wanted to make it smaller (it is a large bag!). And then I never did! So I pulled it out the other day and half an hour later, it was finished.
I kept it large because I’m going to use it to take all our swimming gear in. The bag is reversible. I originally made it with the thought that the flowers would go on the outside, but I love the chevron more now, so that will be showing most often.
I don’t think the pattern calls for a pocket, but I knew I needed to add one for keys, sunglasses, or sunscreen. Didn’t quite match up those stripes, darnit!
I also made the loops for the tie differently than the pattern, so I didn’t have to turn them right side out since I don’t like to do that. I made them wider and folded, then folded again in towards center—kind of like making bias tape. Then topstitched both sides.
This bag can fit a lot! Like I said, pocket with sunscreen.
Loaded with three large beach towels, with room to spare for swimsuits, a great book, etc.
And since we are using it for wet things, I covered the cardboard at the bottom with PUL, so it didn’t get ruined.
So there you have it! I highly recommend the pattern if you are looking for a great big bag that will hold a ton of stuff!
And just for kicks, here’s Poppy in her tutu swimsuit that we love (Target). She’s actually saying, “ta-da!” because she climbed onto the top of that rock and was quite proud of herself. Yay for summer!!!
oh i love the bag! and ur daughter looks so cute in tutu suit ;)) glad i found your blog!
grace
love it christie! looks like a great summer bag, and thank goodness for unfinished projects sometimes, love it when you can make it a quick finish!
OMG, cutest swimsuit ever – how adorable is she?! the bag looks great, I think you lined up that pocket very well!
maravilhosos. beijo
Beautiful bag. Love the fabrics. Poppy is so cute in her little tutu swimsuit!
love love love this bag!!
Ta Da… that is beyond precious!!!
Danielle
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You’re going to look so fab at the pool! Love it!
I love the fabric you chose for this project Christie! The swimsuit looks so cute on her too. :)
What a stunning bag, I LOVE it Christie!
That is one pretty bag! And little girl too :) You are just like me, being bothered by stripes not matching, although you did a much better job than I ever would have done!
whoot! love the bag and the fabric is cute! :) thanks for the awesome review. :) and i am jealous of the pocket…i wish i would have put a pocket in the pattern. lesson learned. :)