My project for May isn’t finished yet. I did complete the sample bag and I’ve started on the “real” one. When I chose to make a laptop bag, I didn’t realize I would be leveling up as a sewist. Turns out that following the directions is key to making things work. I honestly haven't been... Continue Reading →
Is Pattern Testing Always This Messy?
Part of my “go slow” plan for my May project of the month includes testing the pattern by making a practice bag before I start on the real thing. I initially picked matching materials for it in the hopes that I could use it if it doesn’t come out too badly. I’ve had to give... Continue Reading →
Going Even Slower Than I’d Planned
My "go slow" plan for my May project is going even slower than I intended. The good news is that the hobbit fabric will work with the pattern that I’ve chosen. The bad news is I have even more work to do than I thought. This project is going to be a real exercise in... Continue Reading →
