r/BagLab

Looking for suggestions on my recent work. This is the third bag I have made. Finally something I am relatively proud of. With that said… suggestions for improvements?

I’m so proud of this one! I successfully added a vertical front quick access pocket!

I also used spacer mesh for the first time and it worked great!

Binding is still my nemesis. Only I know the horrors lurking beneath the bias binding on this baby.

I used a different technique for the EWPs. I mirrored and folded over the entire Lycra piece over an elastic webbing and sewed one bar tack in the middle. I’ve seen other bags do this. The pattern calls for hemming in the elastic in a folded hem and using a zigzag stitch for the hem. If you recall last time, I made the zigzag too small and it snapped when I stretched the Lycra the first time.

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

Apparently the glued on model number plate has fallen off this single needle Seiko flatbed machine. I just bought it and need to order some parts.

DOES ANYONE RECOGNIZE THE MODEL OF THIS WALKING FOOT MACHINE?

It looks like a Consew 255 but not exactly.

Thanks!

Firefly tote made almost entirely from a pair of denim pants and a shirt that were too worn out to donate. Cords and lining are also made from the shirt fabric, which gave me an extra inner pocket. I made franken-stabilizer from leftover pieces from a previous project. 4 rivets, 1 zipper pull, and 2 yards of webbing are new.

I’m currently drafting my first bag pattern. It’s technically a project pouch.
So far I’ve taken techniques I’ve learned from other patterns, and made my own ‘puzzle’ with exactly how I wanted everything.

I’m really hoping my measurements work out correctly. I know there’s a lot of quilt design websites, do we know of any bag designing websites?

Anyways, this is fun so far!

I have been loving making these shoulder bags this year.
Exterior: Vinyl
Interior: Water Proof Canvas

Machine: Juki TL2000

Pattern: Lavender and Twine Hinterland