Airport Sling

I've decided that I enjoy making bags! The Airport sling is the most advanced pattern I've sewn so far, but I LOVE it! It has all the features I love: zippered top, cross body strap, pockets, zippers, and a metal turn lock :).

This was the first time I've sewn with Michael Miller canvas (from Sarah Jane's line Sommer) and it is fabulous! I lined each piece (except straps) with Pellon Shape-flex and it is the perfect weight and texture. Another first with this bag is the metal turn lock on the front pocket. It was a bit tricky with the tiny screws, but totally worth it. Of course, I had to add extra top-stitching in a contrasting color :).

Back side of bag. Just wait until you see what is inside the zippered pocket...totally love!

No need for a wallet with the credit card pockets, cash pocket, and pen holder! I love how I can just grab a few things and I'm off.

Janelle of Emmaline Bags, pattern author, has a great tutorial on her blog for adding a zipper to the top of your bag. I love zippered tops as I don't want to anything to fall out...especially my iPhone :). 

This is definitely my Go-to Bag and I love it. I'm quite sure I will make another...just after I finish my huge "Must Make" list :)

Book: On the Go Bags 

Pattern: Airport Sling

Fabric: Sarah Jane: Sommer by Michael Miller fabrics (canvas weight)

Yay! I also finished a project  #13 (Airport Sling) for my Q2 goals for Finish Along. 

Have a great day!!!

Melanie 

Finish Along Quarter 3 Goals

I'm listing my sewing goals for the next The Littlest Thistle finish along Q3. I know I will not complete my list, but since I like to hop between projects...I listed all of my WIPs :).

Quilts:

Zombie Apocalypse for oldest son

Minecraft Creeper for my middle son (pattern is pixel squares)

Quilty Fun Bee Along for me :)

Red Letter Day with Country Girls

Other sewing projects:

Blanket gift for friend at work (she's still on maternity leave)

More baby bibs for little girl...not sure which fabrics yet...but love this pattern

http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/links/slobber-monkey-baby-bib-pattern.html

Complete my mini spool mug kit from Sew-Lux fabrics (my kits are yellow and aqua)

This Mini swoon pattern just came in the mail....hope to make a mini or a mug rug

Noodle Head Super Tote with Joel Dewberry fabric

Wow...I have a lot of projects to do/finish :)

Finish Along Quarter 2

I'm going to try and finish most of my sewing WIP projects. I've listed quite a few so I'm not sure if I will complete them all...but I'm going to try! I'm linking up with The Littlest Thistle: Finish Along Quarter 2. 

1. Baby girl's quilt. I'm almost done with this one...just need to finish the binding then wash! I love Bonnie and Camille's Scrumptious fabric!

2. Baby Receiving blanket. A friend of mine just had a baby boy a few weeks ago...I need to get going on this simple, but snuggly project.

3. Lori Holt's Quilty Fun Quilt A long. I was doing well on this quilt, but then haven't sewn for the month since baby girl arrived. 

4. Zombie quilt for my oldest son

5. Minecraft creeper quilt for my youngest son

I hope to get at least the first 3 projects finished and the last 2 started...maybe even done :)

Melanie