Wine Bag/Gift Bag

I decided to make a gift basket as a wedding gift for a friend. I wanted to include a bottle of wine and decided to sew my own wine bag for it as well.

I just used 2 coordinating fat quarters. It was very easy and only took about an hour.

Here it is:

Finished Yoga Mat Bag!

I tackled the Yoga Mat Bag!

The pattern is really great and easy even for a beginner (or so I thought). I enjoyed cutting my materials and when I completed the strap, I thought "this is going to be easy!" But apparently I chose a fabric that was pretty thick and by the time the bag, and the pocket and then the strap all started coming together, I was having a hard time getting that thick material in my machine.

I switched to my thickest needle (the one I use for the last step of the slings) and that made it better. But I decided I am not going to choose a material this thick next time. Next time, I am going with something lightweight to medium and lining it with interfacing.

All in all, the bag is really nice for my first try. Although, to be critical of myself, I wasn't pleased with how the strap inserts into the top. I know it will be better the next time.

New Project: Yoga Mat Bags

I found a FREE pattern for a yoga mat bag by designer Amy Butler. I *love* Amy Butler and used one of her patterns to make those GumDrop Pillows that I was crazy for a couple of years ago.

Here is the link to the free pattern!

Amy Butler has some amazing fabrics too! I can't wait to choose a fabric for this bag.

I will post an update with a picture when I finish.