Sunday, August 16, 2020

Quilted Overnight Bag

I decided I wanted to make a duffle-type bag for overnight visits and I found this DIY Weekend Bag video and decided to try it. I had originally planned to make it out of salvaged denim, but then I didn't feel like tearing apart jeans.

The video called for a whole lot of interfacing, which I didn't have. What I did have in abundant amounts was batting scraps, so I decided to try substituting quilted pieces instead of fabric. It would have been better with a thinner batting, but that is what I had. It has not escaped my notice that it looks a lot like a diaper bag. LOL

This project used up the leftover red strips from making the xmas quilt and a clearance batik I bought last year thinking I would use it in a project, but when it came I was sort of disappointed by it because there were so many "bad spots" on the fabric. This piece of batik must have been made by a beginner. No wonder it was on clearance. But, it was perfect for this project.

I made some changes from the original pattern: I actually added more pockets inside and I made it slightly larger because that was the zipper I had. But, overall, I'm happy with the design. Now that I've figured it out, I may make another for Jeff.

9 comments:

  1. Looks like a great bag - you need at trip now to try it out. xx

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  2. That is SO adorable! What a great way to use the less-than-perfect material!

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  3. Very Nice! It should serve you well.

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    1. Thanks Gail. It was a pretty fun project. I hope to make another for my husband.

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  4. wow your overnight bag looks great........

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    1. Thank you. I'm looking forward to being able to travel again.

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  5. I really love your overnight bag done with what looks to be a pieced braid - very clever! Bags are quite a bit of work!

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