So lately, I've been sewing little bags and such. And I saw this sling bag pattern by Kwik Sew. So I thought I would give it a try. It looked like a quick project. Ugh! Ugh!
NOT!
This baby took almost as long to make as my new red maxi-dress! It's all the zippers and other notions that took up a lot of time.
I still think it's a good bag project to try. So here is my little review.
Pattern Description: Sling bags in 2 sizes;
The front
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I may make it again. It would be a nice gift for someone. Yes, I would recommend it to others sewists.
Conclusion: I like how the bag turned out. I didn't expect it to take as much time as it did to make it. All in all, it was a good sewing project and a change from garment sewing.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did. But for some reason, I thought the bag would be smaller.
The front
The back
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very good and easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Now, that it is all made up. I really like the size. You can put quite a few things in it. It's a good bag to have hands free and still feel safe carrying it. Also, I think it's a great travel bag for the airport and train. There are two zippers pockets on the outside that you can slip a card, keys, and a few dollars in for easy access.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Now, that it is all made up. I really like the size. You can put quite a few things in it. It's a good bag to have hands free and still feel safe carrying it. Also, I think it's a great travel bag for the airport and train. There are two zippers pockets on the outside that you can slip a card, keys, and a few dollars in for easy access.
My dislike, I guess would be it took me so long to finish it. And that's on me, right? Lol
Fabric Used: I used a home-dec fabric from Joann's and a broadcloth for the lining from my stash.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No changes. This was my first time making this type of bag. So I followed the instructions to the letter. Oh, one little change. the slide buckle. I couldn't find a one inch buckle. So I used a 1.50" one.
Fabric Used: I used a home-dec fabric from Joann's and a broadcloth for the lining from my stash.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No changes. This was my first time making this type of bag. So I followed the instructions to the letter. Oh, one little change. the slide buckle. I couldn't find a one inch buckle. So I used a 1.50" one.
Top of the bag
Top with parachute buckle closed
Bag opened
Conclusion: I like how the bag turned out. I didn't expect it to take as much time as it did to make it. All in all, it was a good sewing project and a change from garment sewing.
Happy Sewing!
C
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