Ever since the day Sewing Summit became a reality, the Amy Butler Weekender has been on my sewing to-do list. I promised myself that no.matter.what I would have a Weekender to take to Salt Lake City. It's the perfect bag--big, tailored, professional. And, intimidating! But I was determined.
I had originally bought a kit a few years back--with some of Ms. Butler's fabric--but after I came across this bag made by Ali, it was thrown right out the back door. I knew had to have those yellow zig-zags--but with gray! And I found it--half price!--at a fabric chain store. Score!
So I cut out my outer fabric. Then I cut out my lining fabric. And I cut out my fusible interfacing. And then I cut out my Peltex. And then I cut, and I cut, and I cut. You get the picture, right? Several days (i kid, i kid--hours.) later I started the bag construction.
At this point I realized the most valuable tool of Weekender Bag construction--find a friend to text, lots! Elizabeth and Michelle and I all tackled our Weekenders at the same time and were able to share tips, questions, and frustrations. And it made a world of a difference--especially when you get stuck on tricky steps (was it 10b??). Thanks, ladies!
In the end, I am so happy I conquered the Weekender Bag because it became a sewing right of passage for me. :) There were some serious frustrations, and I may have cursed Amy Butler a time or two, but in the end it's totally worth it. I love this bag!
And now I'm one step closer to Sewing Summit. Just have to finish up my name tag, a little zippy pouch, and possibly a new laptop cover.
On to {Sew} Modern Monday! It's time for you to link up your modern finishes! A special thanks to everyone who linked up last week--50!! But first a few house keeping details:
- Because I will still be in SLC next Monday, we will be taking a break from {Sew} Modern Monday and I promise to be back the following Monday (10/17)!
- Remember--this is SEW Modern Monday. So....a) your finish should involve sewing. :), b) it should be a finish, and c) please link back to CRC. :) please, and thanks. rule benders will magically disappear.
Hit it!
Great bag Megan! Love the piping! Will have to look at how to do piping - it just takes it to a whole new level! Tutorial, hmm.... ? :) Hint hint!
ReplyDeleteThe bag does look fantastic. I love the zigzags.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the weekender, you are braver than me. :)
ReplyDeleteLove those yellow zig-zags as well. Great looking bag!!
ReplyDeleteYour Weekender bag looks amazing, love those yellow zig zags! Some day I might pluck up the courage to try it!
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous bag, you should be proud.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is fantastic! Inspiring me to make one!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job on the bag Megan! Right on with the fabric choice. It's perfect! Congrats on such a challenging project!
ReplyDeleteOh, Megan, it looks so awesome!!! Can't wait to see it in person this week (EEEEK!)! :)
ReplyDeleteI am IN LOVE with your weekender! You did a fantastic job! Congrats on a tough finish, carry it with pride.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bag! The colors are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWonderful bag! Can't believe it's handmade!
ReplyDeleteYour bag looks terrific! I've made one AB bag, so I can related a big - but what a great result! Hope you have a fantastic time away at the summit!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted one of those for so long. Seeing yours reminds me I NEED to make one :o) Hope you have a wonderful time at Sewing Summit!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour weekender is super cool btw ;o)
ReplyDeleteMegan, I LOVE that bag! That one has been on my bucket list too. One of my first sewing projects was the "everything" diaper bag in Amy butler's little stitches book, I had a similar struggle with her instructions - some I had to read over and over. Have a great time in SLC, wish I could join you, it sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteMegan, you kicked that bag's butt! Have fun at the Summit!
ReplyDeleteYour weekender bag looks amazing! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteyour bag is so cute! I want to make one now too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish, it looks fab (and yes, her patterns leave you thinking your cutting hand will fall off!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful bag Megan! Thank you for hosting and hope you have a great time next week at the Sewing Summit.
ReplyDeleteYour bag look AWESOME! I'm not going to get mine finished in time. Oh well, next year! :D
ReplyDeleteLove it! Maybe we should put all of our handbags together for a big picture!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag! I am new to your linky Party. I am following, linked back in my post, button on my sidebar and I am tweeting this also!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! Love all the links!
A really nice bag, would love to go shopping with it!
ReplyDeleteyour bag is gorgeous--I do love the zigzag, the yellow and the gray! I made mine a couple of months ago (did you see that Happy Zombie has them posted on her blog today?--check it out!) and was SO happy to be done that I told Elizabeth she could take that pattern off my hands because I was never doing it again. Happy Zombie likens it to climbing the Mt. Everest of sewing. I kind of agree, don't you??
ReplyDeleteHave a fab time at the Sewing Summit.
Zip, zing, zow! That's an awesome bag. The grey is perfect.
ReplyDeleteFreaking stunning seriously!! All you ladies tackling this bag really makes me want to confront my fears and do this too. And the chevron fabric - be still my heart! Can you tell me which fabric this is pretty pretty please???
ReplyDeleteHope youare having fun at the Summit. I have a serious case of bag envy... that is so adorable... I love it!
ReplyDeleteyour bag is totally amazing, i am so happy i saw it in person :-)
ReplyDeleteit was so nice meeting you!!
Claudia
Love your weekender! I can't believe I didn't see it in person! Great meeting you!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! And I also recognize where you are taking the pictures!! No wonder I somehow felt drawn to your blog out of all of them that I am visiting today for SMS Giveaway day!!! I'm an '02 grad myself! Now I live a few hours down Hwy 52! I'll definitely have to follow your blog now!
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