Fixing things up

Fixing up the diaper bags. And have a few pictures.

With the edging fixed and far less fraying.

The flap was removed from the second one. Forgot a lot of important parts in my rush to get things done.

And a first look at the second bag.

It's done

Too tired for pictures, I'll get some of the bag back home. Still need to stitch in the sides, but I'm sure I can find time to do that Saturday. Because I still need to do the same for the first bag.
I'll just be bringing needle, thread, scissors and such to finish it up.
Still haven't packed for my trip.
But I did at least remember to find cute bags to put the bags in to give them to the girls.

Sleep now.

New Bag!

Continuing on with bag making. Hopefully things bag will go a LOT smoother. Also, I don't have nearly as much time to goof around putting off working. I leave Thursday night to drive the long drive to Massachusetts. It needs to be done no later than Wednesday!
Materials are the same as the last round, though the liner is red, white and blue, with red thread. I'll post it as soon as it looks brighter out in the kitchen to get the full lovely color.
Edit- Lining photo, partially interfaced

 

Done! Well, almost....

It is done, minus a few very small things that I'm going to sew by hand, just for ease.

The outside.

Front pocket, with flap showing.

Unsnapable strap, for easy removal

Inside, with pocket.

Also adjustable.

And my bag blooper- Not so pro-tip! When adding a snap, make sure you have the pocket right side up, or stuff will just fall out of it!

Now, just have to fix some fraying hand sew the few things that need fixing and it's on to the next bag. Hopefully armed with what I learned, this will be faster with less grief!

Even closer to done!

Worked on what I thought would be the hardest part. The heavy duty snaps!
I know, they weren't listed in my materials. I skipped using a few things and switched things around. For the lack of being able to find an adjustable slide (that I wouldn't have to order online) I opted for heavy duty snaps!

You'll see how it all comes together hopefully by tomorrow, because all that's left is the closer for the flap and to sew it all together!
I've got some poor lighting in this place so if it's not fiarly light out, it can be hard to work.
Here are a few more pictures.

The lining, the interface is showing for the moment, this is it all zipped up.

The inside with the inner pocket showing.

And! Thank goodness for hello kitty band-aids! The straight pins got me and the exacto knife I used to make holes for the snaps.

Nearly done

I have been working on the bag!
I have a few in progress pictures that I'll post up with the finished bag.
I was sick for a week in there so I've been a bit behind. Sewing just didn't seem like a fun activity when I was feeling like my head and sinuses might implode at any time.
Working out the strap with buttons as I type, well I will be as soon I finish typing this.
Went to jo-ann today with a trusty 40% off coupon and got two more yards of natural canvas ($10.99 a yard, yikes!) for $14and some change thanks to the coupon. I am loving those coupons! So as soon as I finish this bag it's straight into the second one.
I'm against the clock now. Getting sick was not in the plan and put me really far behind!

Messenger/diaper bag

Below is the material for my newest project. Honestly one I should have started a while ago, but just didn't feel inspired to get to. But hopefully I can make some progress with it this weekend.
I've of course misplaced the fusible interfacing I had, so I'll have to go get more. Yay for coupons from Jo-Anns!

Frogs, puppies and natural duck cloth 10 oz.