I seem to be on a bag making kick these days. My most recent one is the Snap Happy Bag.
There are quite a few steps to making this bag including finding a measuring tape that you can cut up without incurring the wrath of any other household members. It took me almost 2 hours to cut the pieces I needed and to prepare the bag for assembly. It would probably take you less time - it took me some time to quilt quasi-straight lines on the main fabric. Next time I will definitely free-motion quilt the outside.
Note the cut up tape measure. And the wobbly quilting lines.
The actual assembly went together fairly fast. What I liked is that you sew in the lining with French seams. I had never seen this done in a purse pattern and I really enjoy the neat insides it produces.
Here is the bag before the bottom is added. Looks a little out of proportion.
But, after the bottom gets fixed - perfect.
I like this bag - it keeps things inside and is fun. The instructions could be a bit more detailed - this might not be the best choice for a beginning sewer but the end result is sharp looking. I liked that I learned a new technique (french seams on a purse) and the use of the measuring tape is clever.
When I showed this to my DH his first comment was "What tape measure did you use?" Fortunately I could truthfully say I bought one. Of course, many of my scissors end up on his work bench...
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