Last weekend I got together with a couple of friends and we each sewed up one of Anna's Cargo Duffles.
The fabrics I used are Robert Kaufman essex linen for the handle, RK kona in peridot for the pockets, a happysewlucky text print from spoonflower for the handles, and from Mama Said Sew, the green Kei geo stripe and the gray fabric is Garden by Ellen Baker. (Also, did you know Mama offers free US shipping on all orders over $50?!!).
If you're at all interested in making a duffle, you're in luck! There's a sew-along going on and Anna has recently revised the pattern to give more details. And what? The pattern is a free download? Um yep!
It's rare that I make something that I love soooo much that I'm afraid to use it and soil it, but I'm having that problem with this bag. I just need to get over it already!
Happy Hump day to you!
xo,
Penny
It really is a cut bag!
Posted by: Em | 05 March 2014 at 12:32 PM
I love this bag! Were the patches yours? They add so much character to the bag (as do the other wonderful fabrics). Off to take a look at that pattern ...
Posted by: Jody @ Because I'm Me | 06 March 2014 at 05:41 AM
Hi Jody, I found the vintage patches on etsy!
Posted by: Penny | 06 March 2014 at 06:39 AM
I love it Penny. And I love that you used white on the inside. It makes it so much easier to see what's in there! I definitely need to make this bag. Too cute!
xo jan@ Sew and Sow Farm
Posted by: jan | 06 March 2014 at 09:38 AM
Your bag is gorgeous---I have seen many versions of this bag around on the net, but yours is my favorite. (I think it's the stripes.) I work in my local yarn shop, and want to make one of these to carry all my stuff to work.
Posted by: Brenda | 06 March 2014 at 09:05 PM
What a super bag! I didn't know Anna had a new bag pattern out. After just making 10 box bags with zippers, I have finally conquered my zipper fear and I think I can do this.
Posted by: Suzanne | 07 March 2014 at 04:19 AM
Great job Penny. Love your fabric choices.
Posted by: charlotte | 07 March 2014 at 05:23 PM