The bag for my Bible was completed yesterday. It's a bit bigger than I need, but seeing that I made a few errors trying to adapt the bag tutorial posted here, it turned out fine. In order to keep my things together, I wanted to add a back pocket for any study guide or book I'm reading but I forgot to sew the 
pocket on before sewing up the outside seams. I also wanted to use a magnetic closure but couldn't find one that was to be sewn on (much like a snap) instead of poked through the fabric. I edge stitched the flap instead of adding trim and added additional rows of stitching on the strap to strengthen it. The outside material is the left-overs from the border on my curtains in our family room and the lining is material gifted me by our pastor's wife from her late mother-in-law's sewing stash. I think they go together beautifully!
It has an inside velcro pocket for little ditties and a slot on the side gusset for my pen. I probably should have made more slots for additional pens and pencils.
Next time!
Next time!My new little bag holds most everything I need for my study--Bible, pen, colored pencils, notebook, and book.
One thing off the list! Yeaaa! But I did get this book for Christmas...
6 comments:
Love the bag!! I can't believe you now have me checking out another website - I could spend hours just looking!! Enjoy! Miriam
What a practical little bag and so cute!! Good job. I'm always impressed by people that sew:)
So cute! Is there a reason why you didn't want to use the magnetic clasp that you insert into the fabric? I love those! I have read the book you mentioned from the library & found it has lots of neat ideas. Can't wait to see what else you create. I was bitten by the "bag bug" this year as well ;>)
I love the bag! I've been looking for a great pattern for a bag for my scriptures. I have that book too and I love it!
So Cute!!!
Very cute -- and practical at the same time. Thanks for sharing! I found your site via Crystal's.
Blessings!
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