The October challenge for Island Batik (
Lumin Fabrics) Ambassadors was to make a
ByAnnie bag. I chose to make On the Go 2.0.
We were able to choose any ByAnnie pattern with an add on video, plus we got to choose the Island Batik fabrics we wanted to use for our bags.
I chose to make the On the Go 2.0 bag. ByAnnie sent us all the supplies needed to make this project. Soft and Stable, zippers, beautiful hardware, fusible interfacing, strapping, magnets, and basting tape. I chose three fabrics from Island Batik's Fossil Finesse collection to make my bag.
One of the first steps to making most ByAnnie bags is sandwiching the Soft and Stable between your main fabric and your lining fabric and quilting. I chose to quilt simple straight lines with purple Aurifil thread and Schmetz 90/14 needles. This is the main (outside) fabric I used for my bag. Isn't it beautiful?
In this step, I'm making the straps. This photo shows the beautiful ByAnnie hardware and the coordinating purple fabric I used for the carrying strap, binding, and trim on my bag.
I've made many ByAnnie bags in the past, so I'm familiar with most of her products, but this was my first time using her Double Sided Basting Tape. I loved this stuff! It is so easy to use, and she specifically lets you know what steps to use it on in the pattern. I liked it so much, I used it to secure a few other parts whilst sewing. This is going to stay in my tool box for future use.
If you've never sewn a bag before, or have trouble with sewing 3D objects, like me, I highly recommend ByAnnie patterns. They are so wonderfully written, with a check box for every step. If you need extra help, she has in depth videos on her website. For this project, I reviewed the Zippers are Easy video and also used the On the Go 2.0 Add On Video for the part where the zipper section of the bag is sewn onto the main body of the bag. The visuals were super helpful.
I would also recommend having a stash of Wonder Clips handy. I use them instead of pins almost exclusively when I sew a ByAnnie bag.
Additional products I used to make my bag include:
Bag Front Bag Back
ID slot under flap Inside of Bag
As you can see, it's a really handy bag! I finished it up yesterday and took it out with me last night. I wore it cross-body so I could have my hands free. It's a nice small size, but has plenty of room for my phone, keys, sunglasses and a lip gloss. Thank you so much ByAnnie and Lumin Fabrics for this fun challenge.
Be sure to visit the other Ambassador's blogs to see the wonderful ByAnnie bags they are making this month. Here's the list:
Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,
Jennifer Thomas
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