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Indygo Junction: IJ711 (The Carpetbag) - Type:Accessories
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Reviewed by:TammyAnn
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Posted on:2/15/13 3:59 PM
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Fabric:Wool Coating  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description:
A Mary Poppins style bag
Pattern Sizing:
the large size
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It certainly would have if I had followed the directions to the letter
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, they are a little short on pictures but still simple enough to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It's one of the cutest bag patterns I have ever seen and it includes 2 sizes. If sewn as written it would be a good beginner bag pattern, you only use a few pieces. The bag itself is one pattern piece all other pattern pieces are for the handles and pocket.
Fabric Used:
I used a wool suiting for the exterior (which I embroidered onto) and a silky print for the lining with a burnished peachskin for the handles, pocket trim and bottom.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1) topstitched through all layers of exterior and lining where the bag folds on itself so as to make a crease for sharper edges (easy to do, hard to explain 2) added a cordinating bottom 3) added the pocket to the outside, simply added a 1/2 inch to the seams of the pattern so that the dimensions would be right for the larger bag 3) added pockets on the inside 4) made up my own handles/straps and used rivets to attach them 5) omitted the trim on the exterior, I liked the look of the edge as it was, looks like piping
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes and yes!
Conclusion:
To me this is one of the cutest bag patterns I have ever seen! Who doesn't love Mary Poppins? The bag itself is not too big and not too small, room enough for an i-pad or even a small knitting project. I love the tubular frame that is used as the closure, it's hinged and spring loaded so there is no accidental opening, it stays shut!!

I used a lightweight fusible interfacing on every piece of the bag (except on the peachskin) and also used some thin cotton batting on the body of the bag (to keep it from being to slouchy) and in the handles. There is also a piece of that heavy duty interfacing on the bag bottom.

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Aroura said...
A very pretty bag, I love how carefully you placed the motifs over the entire surface. Beautifully done!
2/15/13 10:26 PM
NhiHuynh said...
Beautiful bag. Your construction is just impeccable.
2/16/13 0:23 AM
Amanda.Claire said...
Great bag! It is so cute!!
2/16/13 7:50 AM
fourkid said...
Wonderful bag - love the fabric choices and the embroidery.
2/16/13 6:01 PM
Renren said...
Great bag and great pattern.
2/16/13 11:10 PM
TammyAnn said...
I just discovered the comment feature here on PR and would like to say thanks so much for lovely compliments!
2/19/13 6:52 PM
slmstyle said...
Beautiful embroidered bag! Nice job!
2/24/13 0:37 AM
threaddy said...
I just LOVE your bag. It is my favorite in the contest.
2/25/13 2:05 PM
valerie sews said...
Wow. This bag is impressive. Great embroidery!
2/27/13 10:58 PM
tamrich said...
I love you bag! The embroidery is so beautiful! I like your detailed review, I don't have this pattern, but I think I will get it to try. You really did a fabulous job, so glad I voted for you :)
2/28/13 8:12 PM
JodieT said...
Your bag is just gorgeous. Your embroidery on it adds so much! I love it.
2/28/13 8:52 PM
newmama said...
GORGEOUS embroidery work and beautiful bag!
3/5/13 8:00 PM
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