Last Friday I had one of those drop everything and sew moments. I’ve had this idea for a top zip bag in my head for a while and I’ve even drawn up a couple patterns and played with the idea, but for some reason I suddenly needed to either to figure it out or move on. So even though it didn’t work the way I originally planned, with a rounded gusset like this bag, the boxed corners worked fine and the zipper install worked out!
I don’t love the shape. It’s too – something. Too trapezoidy? Too short? Too… something. Anyway that doesn’t matter. I can make it a little taller and bring the zippered top out a little wider so it’s not such a drastic angle. But, the zipper install worked! Yay! And it matches my pink winter jacket that nothing matches. It also holds all of my stuff! I’m very anxious to re-work the shape and turn it into a pattern!
Saturday morning I took the dogs to get haircuts. Our lovely, kind groomer sadly and unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago. She had groomed Sam and Loki for years. She had a salon in her home so she would take them both together and let me stay with them. She planned cuddle and treat breaks and talked to them in a silly voices, like you would with your own dogs. She was one of a kind. Her talented son has continued her business and I think he did an amazing job! The dogs liked him and he was super gentle with them and was so patient with Sam and her antics. She never. stops. wiggling. :) I think they look adorable. And with the snow, short hair means no soggy paws!
Yes I took pictures of my eggs. Because it’s fun to play with my camera and my lighting is still not right, so I need practice. Why not?
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The dogs are adorable! I like the bag too!
Yep, I could see that bag with just a little less angling out at the bottom. But beautiful fabric! And your dogs have the cutest faces!!
I really love the bag…. the shape is cute and the fabric you chose is gorgeous too! Looking forward to seeing a pattern sometime soon.
Your doggies are ADORABLE! I love their fluffy little heads with their short body fur!
I’m totally jealous of your yummy eggs.
I think your new pink bag looks great! I like the shape. :)
Love the bag, any chance we will see these on Esty? I would love one with a matching earbud pouch! :)
Thanks everyone! Amanda – I might have some samples as I make the pattern but there will definitely be a pattern similar to this!
Oh….I really like that bag…I hope you do have a pattern for it soon..about what dimensions will it be? This type of bag always seams to hold a ton of stuff. Thanks, PattyD.
Patty – this one is about 14″ wide by 3″ deep at the base and about 9″ tall. I think the next one will be the same base but I’ll bring the top edges out an extra inch. It holds almost all of my stuff – a water bottle with all my stuff is pushing it. It’s big enough for coupons and my notepad all all my other extras, though :)
Ha, I can’t help but chuckle at the lovely grooming job – they do look great! I just got a new foster this week, a yorkie from a puppy mill. She looks like a fraggle right now, poor thing. Very cute but I bet she’d look like such a little darling after a proper groom.
Thanks! Your little foster pup is really cute. How awesome of you to help her! :)
Loving the pics of your two little ones. I caught the photography bug and really enjoy the camera + dogs!