Amy Butler Bag.. My Latest make...

Well!!! This bag was very nearly the straw that broke this camel's back!! Maybe I was simply not in the mood for this bag, too tired or just plain clumsy but I found this tricky. Not the shape or the instructions etc it was the thickness of the layers that had to be stitched together. It took ages to cut out, I had trouble finding the stuff, although Primrose Corner will be my next stop if I ever make another one of these bags.

Which bag I am talking about? This is one....

The Sophia Bag.

I started it ages ago, bought the material at Easter. I finished it last Wednesday. The binding went on ok but the number of layers meant that getting close enough even with a zipper foot was tricky. The base was hard going and after breaking 4 machine needles on the trot I decided to hand sew it with double thickness thread. The zip went in first time and the handles were easy. I realise that to get the more ridged shape interfacing, fleecy interlining is needed but my machine was not happy with it.

I have added a picture to show a close up of the bag, (hopefully not all of the mistakes as well).

I am pleased that I had a go at this bag and my favourite fabric at the moment looks good with this shape. My hubby thinks it is great and I am going to enter it in next months U-Handbag Amy Butler monthly competition, but I do not think that it is one of my finest makes.

What do you think?

Once my Battle of the Bag was over I then started my Christmas decoration which I am glad to say is going very nicely indeed, thank goodness!

I will post about the charity knitting tomorrow as I am away at the moment and using an Internet dongle so I have to watch how long I am on here.

Take care and pop back tomorrow evening after the Strictly Come Dancing results programme of course. Who are you hoping will win?

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