A new bag for spring...This is a first try, test version. I love a bag with an outside pocket and hate flaps, and wanted a single strap. This one is different from many patterns I have seen. The idea is not original to me. I saw a similar bag on this blog out of Romania. I measured a bag I had to get the size I wanted to try. For the pocket piece, I just took a folded piece of paper, placed it on top of the old bag at the center front, and then drew a curve about 1 1/2 inches from the center front top to the side seam. I thought it looked about right---so it became my pattern piece for the pocket. The blue floral is heavily quilted and creates the outer pocket on the front side. I used a bias strip to finish the edge of the pocket after quilting. I made the single strap a bit wider than I normally do--about 1 1/2 inches. The top edge is finished with a band and top stitched down. I added Velcro for a closure. On the inside I added a double pocket. The size is about 10 inches across by 10 1/2 inches high.
So, even if the weather isn't cooperating, I am thinking Spring.
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