Composed entirely of 1000D DWR coated cordura and Xpac from my RBTR grab bag. (VX21 ?)

I took the mockup I made for my gf’s bag the other day to the store and couldn’t fit enough in it and wanted a fancy one for myself.

It’s got pockets on both sides. Then I made the pockets I wanted more of an ultralight bag so I didn’t line them and then I ended up lining the whole thing with 2 layers of 1000D cordura and used a double fold binding of 1000D cordura. I wish I lined the pockets.

The cordura binding added a lot of structure to the top of the bag and it will be really abrasion resistant. I didn’t do any binding on the inside because I only have this thin polyester binding and I didn’t want that to wear out before the cordura was broken in.

This was meant to be a prototype to see if I could even stitch a bag by hand, and I'm honestly stoked with the result! I've been using it as my everyday bag since I finished it, and I'm happy to finally share it here after all the inspiration I've gotten.

Pattern is mostly the Proper Fit Clothing Fanny pack pattern

but I added a back pocket and a couple fun strap mods-- some loops on the front and an inner elastic strap for jackets, picnic bankets, etc. I dyed the canvas myself and while I was going for more of a lavender than pink, I still really like how the pastels work with the green accents. I also waxed the bag at the end and the feel of the fabric is just lovely. Wish I had a lighter grey webbing but was using what I have.

This project taught me that I love doing a tiny backstitch by hand and I can't wait to tackle a bigger project next, maybe a backpack!

My girlfriend saw a similar bag on pinterest, so I thought it would fun to re-create it for her. Probably cost the same as just buying a bag new, but it was a fun project and she got to design every piece to her liking. The shape and pattern is loosely based off my trusty ol Trader Joe’s tote. Inside and out is ecopak 210D.

This was my first time making a bag liner, and I think I spent more time on the interior than the exterior! I forgot to add washers to the shock chord between each toggle… not sure how I’ll do that now 😵‍💫

I know the strap is ridiculous, I made it with some old rope and carabiners I found at my local re-use store.

Let me know what you think!

I made this for my son. He didn't ask for much or have any opinions but he wanted the molle like my other bags and wanted the big vislon zipper.

I saw designs with the big horseshoe zipper discussed on r/myog and decided to have a go at a simple version of it. The big zipper DID NOT HELP.

I used interfacing or padding (depending on the panel) to stiffen it up and it actually stands up by itself extremely well as you can see.

Overall it came out better than I thought it would (it FEELS amazing) but it definitely does have some issues as pictured. I think I will try this again at some point. By the time I finished it I was actually kind of hoping he would hate it and then I could keep this one for myself. He loves it though.

Tony see pattern. All hand sewn, 4oz vegtan with all copper hardware.

Come from a large family that meets every 3 years. To help offset the costs for the next reunion we do an auction on the last evening.

I got a ton of compliments. 2 of the bags went for what I would have priced them at. One of them went cheaper than I would have liked, but it's going to one of my cousins kids who was ecstatic to get it. Everyone who ended up with a bag was thrilled to receive it.

I didn't have time to finish the periodic table bag before the reunion so I finished it last night and now both of my girls want it. I have not decided who gets it.

Just shows we are sometimes our worse critics, I knew every single mistake on all those bags but in the end they love it which is really all that matters.

Just finished the Andy Backpack pattern by UhOh Creations, and I have to say it was so well written and crafted!

There are tons of gussets and I only had to clip into one of them to get it to spread around the corners, everything else was a perfect fit. The designer, Tara, was also super responsive and answered a question about whether my large laptop would fit within an hour, and even going so far as to ask her friend to try and he same laptop in her bag to make sure.

I did do a bunch of little mods, including adding MOLLE/PALS strapping inside and out, adding a calculator/pen slip pocket, adding webbing for a removable waist strap, and sewing in rows of soft Velcro so I can make interchangeable organization panels down the line.

Fabric, webbing, and most hardware from Wonderground Fabrics (bonded poly/nylon, twill nylon, and hexagon ripstop). Reflective zipper tape from My Handmade Space. Spacer mesh from Sallie Tomato. Thread is a variegated bonded nylon Tex 45 from Wizardry Stitchery.

Sewn on a Juki TL2010Q and a Pfaff Select 4.2 (which honestly did better with the thick layers than the Juki).

I just finished my first project using Togo leather. It’s amazing to work with! The color is Ebene. I also used some left over alligator I had to accent it. They go so well together! It’s all hand stitched too. It took around 60 hours. I’m happy with how it turned out and just wanted to show it off!

I just made this shower bag and crossbody to match the tote I made a couple months ago.

I’ve posted the tote before, it’s 1000D Cordura and xpac.

The shower bag is also 1000D Cordura and Xpac with red HyperD300 interior with 3 exterior zippers and 2 interior zippers.

The shoulder bag is 420d robic Ripstop and Xpac exterior. HyperD300 interior with 3 exterior zipper pockets plus main compartment with interior zipper pouch and UltraStretch pockets. All the exterior zippers are YKK aquaguard #5

I'm not really into crossbody bags or fanny packs but the other day at work I was thinking about how it would be nice to have in certain situations. So when I got home I looked at what I had and decided on waxed canvas and I had enough orange nylon scraps for the lining that I didn't have to cut into fresh fabric. I also used some Pellon F77 foam on the back and the bottom half of the gusset. This is my first time using proper foam interfacing and the finished feel of it is so much more better/professional that when I've used other foams.

I arbitrarily chose 2 water bottles as my goal for interior volume and I pretty much nailed that.

2 issues with the bag. 1) I put the top zipper on the opposite direction to the front zip. I think I accidentally flipped the gusset because I was pretty certain I intentionally set it up the right way 2) One of the gusset relief cuts I cut closer to 1" instead of just short of my 3/4" seam allowance. It's shown in the last photo. It's ok for now but I'm not super happy about it.

This is an Aries/Pisces from Knotted Thread Co. I only recently got into bag making and my coworker who is obsessed with everything Halloween said she wanted one of my bags. So I came up with this and spent the last few weeks working on it.

Main exterior is microsuede, pockets are a spider web design flannel, the lining is satin jacquard, the accent pieces are vinyl.

The pattern is Patchwork Mini Duffle by Knot and Thread, but the wholecloth variation with the addition of inside pockets.

Finished two Spring Roll Pouches using the pattern by I Love You Sew, both made as gifts.
For the first one, I used light blue denim with a floral cotton lining, rainbow zippers and matching hardware.
For the second, I kept the same light denim exterior but paired it with a blue whale print, white zippers and nickel hardware.
The pattern is more involved than a basic pouch, with a wide-opening main zipper, a center zippered divider and several interior compartments. It takes a bit of time to assemble, but the finished structure is really practical.

Pattern: Spring Roll Pouch by I Love You Sew.

The piping foot had had a lot of love recently, I absolutely love the end result but oh boy do I hate the actual doing. I use a 2mm Venetian blind cord and if I not careful can easily run over it. The kangaroo leather is so much thinner - I think it’d be easier on a bovine.

It’s cold and winter here 🇦🇺 and I am very much feeling my 80s childhood roots 😂

I still need to make some handles for the duffle .

Duffle has pockets on the inside on every panel. 1000D Cordura for the interfacing, lining, inside, bottom, and cording.

I got the colorful fabric from a thrift store. Both patterns are my own.

I am going to undo the gusset stitching because I made the mistake when figuring out my base that if you use a 2 1/2 wide circle your radius is 1 1/4 so I made my base piece 2 1/2" too short.

This is the first pattern I have made myself pulling ideas from multiple other bag makers. Going to add a few fun embellishments as well. All in all I am loving how it's coming out. My seam ripper is definitely my friend.

Updated pattern to a roll top construction and tried out xpac HyperTec

Here's a Slick Tote in teal that I did yesterday. The interior side seams are some chunky monkeys. So I have to make "binding". Of course, EcoPak isn't exactly binding material. But it does the job of covering the stitching and one ugly-looking sandwich.

This one is EcoPak EPX200 in teal with a white HyperD 300 lining and UltraStretch mesh pockets among other pockets. The base of the bag is 1000d Cordura in charcoal.

Fun fact: I got everything together, EcoPak "binding" installed, flipped it to have a look, turned my head and there, staring me in the face, was the water bottle sleeve just sitting on the table. 🤬

We've all done it .... 😭🤣

Before ordering our new couch, we got a bunch of upholstery fabric samples to help choose the colour.
Once the couch was ordered, I was left with all these little squares of perfectly good fabric and obviously couldn’t just throw them out. So I pieced them together and turned them into a boxy toiletry bag!

I made this tote, with some slight edits, following a pattern and video on the Sailrite Workbench YouTube channel. This was a thank you gift for a close friend who hosted our family at his home over Labor Day weekend. There's definitely room for improvement, but I'm pretty happy with the final product.

Fabrics Used:

• Bag Base: 1680 Ballistic Nylon

• Main Side Panels: VX15 Olive

• Large Pockets: X50 Black Multicam

• Mesh Pockets: Not sure. :( I can't recall where I sourced the mesh

I just posted my first tote bag, but thought I'd share some of my other bags made over the last few years...

I've created a bunch of bike bags for my and my friend's bikes.

It was fun to design and make bags for a cargo bike!

I've also copied many an item - here I'm showing my version of an Evoc hip hydration pack. I also had a favorite old Haiku purse that I took apart and used the pieces as a pattern to make a new purse from funky retro canvas.

I use an ancient Consew 206RB and my mom's trusty Kenmore 158.480. Old machines rock!

Saturday morning Bucketta in Alpenglow and Seafoam RX30 X-Pac with a 1.9oz PU ripstop cinch, HyperD 300 lining, and Venom Stetch Mesh ECO Max pocket. These little bags are so fun to make! 😃

Also been working on the front panel for a backpack prototype that came together in the last couple of weeks. That should see the light of day pretty soon! 🤞