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December 16, 2009 By Katie

I’m packed, my house if you only take a quick glance looks clean and I have stopped obsessing over the loads of gifts that I had planned on making but never got to.  It will all work out.

I just finished God’s biggest bag.

The Betty Shopper has taken me over a year to make.  I had plans to make it before embarking on our Christmas trip last year.  I sew faster in my head then in real time I guess.  I took the cut out pieces with me to Florida to sew at my Mother’s machine.  Except I didn’t cut the pocket correctly, so it came back with me.  This year I’ve been trying to clear out the unfinished bits and was determined to complete it before our departure.

I was done with the exterior and working on the interior when I discovered it helps to not skip the fourth step under section A.  Sew interfacing to the exterior of the bag.  I added it to the interior and it seems to be fine.  This bag has some serious structure.  I also guess that I missed something about sewing down the seriously LARGE pockets.  They appear a bit floppy.

It turned out great.  So big I will certainly have a sore shoulder by my serial over packing, but can maim anyone who ticks me off.  Over 12 hours in airports and flying alone with a five year old might push me to the edge.

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Filed Under: fabrics Tagged With: amy butler, fabric, handcrafted, handmade, metrosupial designs, patchwork, seattle, sew katie did, value quilt

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  1. Jodi says

    December 16, 2009 at 3:34 am

    Gotta love those big bags! Yours looks wonderful. And you deserve a pat on the back for your bravery in traveling with a little one. Over the holidays. With possible bad-weather delays. Good luck. Happy travels. And, I’ll look forward to reading your blog when you return.

  2. Margarita says

    December 16, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Hi! I’ve had this on my list to do for a while also. The pattern comes with two versions – one large and one super large. Which one did you go for?

    • Sew Katie Did says

      December 16, 2009 at 5:19 am

      They meant Large for sure. It is one, serious, bag.

  3. rhymeswithspoon says

    December 16, 2009 at 5:32 am

    lovely! i considered sewing this bag although a friend warned me that it’s HUGE and since i am serial overpacker i figure that was just bum shoulder waiting to happen. but i am flying back to seattle soon and could use another travel bag. will have to rummage through the stash to see what my options are….

  4. Amber says

    December 16, 2009 at 7:40 am

    The bag looks amazing – have a great trip!

  5. adina says

    December 16, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    that is one great looking bag. i started the week-end traveler about 2(TWO) years ago. ouch!

  6. Amy says

    December 16, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    LOL! I sew faster in my head too! 🙂

  7. Judith says

    December 16, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Good luck with your trip. Remember to pack lots of patience.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      December 16, 2009 at 7:26 pm

      Now that’s good advice.

      Have a great holiday!

  8. Noelle says

    December 17, 2009 at 5:56 am

    What you need is a portable DVD for your travels – one with a 6 hr. battery. It is a saviour! I want to add this bag to my list of many things to do. I am in the midst of trying to complete my 8 pencil holders – 24 slot!!! Enjoy your trip and lets plan a sew date when you return.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      December 19, 2009 at 10:41 pm

      Got one and it ended up not working on the plane.

  9. Rebekah says

    December 18, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    What a fun bag! I’ve got the weekender bag in my pattern collection and now I’m just waiting to overcome my fear of sewing it before I begin 🙂

  10. Carrie says

    December 21, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    I love that shopper bag….the fabric is beautiful! I’m happy you finally finished it!

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