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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

WIP Wednesday and Finish It Friday

Today I have a WIP I am so excited to share!  I teetered on whether or not to make the Amy Butler Weekender Bag for my  trip and I am SOO glad I did it!!  I think I read every single blog post out there about it, so I knew exactly what I was getting into, too.  And I can honestly say, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and I would totally make it again.  Now for the details!  I used the quilt-as-you-go method for the panels and didn't include any interfacing or peltex.  I wasn't sure about the piping, but I decided to make it myself instead of buying it pre-packaged.


I used a 26 inch dual zip parka zipper because I had heard the 30 inch zipper went down into the pockets and who wants to mess with that?  Plus, a dual zipper means that no matter which end I grab, I will be able to open the bag.  For the handles, I just used a pre-fab woven handle since I wanted something faster than the pattern called for.


Here are each of the side pockets...they are awesome!


And here's the back...I omitted the extra outside pocket.


For the lining, I wish I had more time to make extra pockets and stuff like that...but I ran out of time and didn't want to be installing it last minute!  The pattern says to attach the lining by hand-sewing, but I wanted it to actually stay intact, so I sewed it as far as I could by machine. I just sewed right over where I attached the zipper and it worked great.

I still have to finish up the false bottom, but that's simple compared to making this thing!  I absolutely love how this bag turned out and can't wait to make another one!

Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday and Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts!
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18 comments:

  1. AnnabellaJune 5, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    It's stunning - totally my colours! I love those bits of Parisville in there :)

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  2. beccaJune 5, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    That would make the PERFECT diaper bag! So SO SO cute!!!

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  3. KristanJune 5, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    It looks wonderful!

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  4. TanyiaJune 5, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    wow, you did a wonderful job, this is just beautiful!


    I am stopping by from the WIP hop, hop on by if you can! http://domesticdeficitdisorder.blogspot.com/2013/06/wip-wednesday-june-4th-edition.html

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  5. marcellaJune 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    So cute! Love all the prints you chose.

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  6. Lyanna L.June 5, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Making one of these is very high on my to do list...in fact I want to make it quilt as you go method as well. Love your bag =)

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  7. DebbieJune 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Oh this is just darling! I am a weekender survivor but am still impressed every time I see someone making one! Good for you!

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  8. DebbieJune 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    p.s. Hope you don't mind I shared by lovely bag on A Quilter's Table fb page...

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  9. Taryn V.June 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    It looks wonderful! I love that mermaid print!

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  10. asfJune 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    I really love it! I too have been reading about this bag forever and have become completely afraid of it based on all the reviews and complaints of broken needles and bleeding fingers. Very lovely to read about your positive experience. I feel like people have been happier with the quilt as you go method.

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  11. PattiJune 5, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Just gorgeous, and you have renewed my desire to try this bag!

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  12. mariaJune 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    It's gorgeous. It cant be too bad if you would make another one. I look forward to seeing the next one!

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  13. SaraJune 5, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Sweet bag. I have seen these too all over,but haven't made one yet. I LOVE the mermaids.

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  14. nicoleJune 6, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Love it! I made one for my sister a couple years back and was surprised at how easy it really was, i love how you did the QAYG method, i might need to try the bag again and do it like this!

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  15. Tessa @ TheSewingChickJune 7, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Just gorgeous! You are really going to enjoy using this bag! I have yet to start mine but I sure do love seeing everyone else's!!

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  16. ipatchandquiltJune 8, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    That is just a wonderful bag. As much fun to make as it will be to use ?!
    Esther
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    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com

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  17. lindarooJune 8, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    One of the cutest I've seen!
    The webbing handles give it a clean, fresh look.

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  18. tahoe34June 13, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I just purchased this pattern and like you, have researched it extensively before I start. You have inspired me!! I can't wait to start mine, and hope it looks half as great as yours does!

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