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| A normal sized tote with two side pockets |
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| Study enough for several books |
I really am quite fond of this pattern (but good luck finding it. (I found it at the
Jinny Beyer website but haven't been able to locate it there since - stay tuned for an update). The directions call for using a lightweight fusible interfacing. So of course I use what I can get at Joann's with a coupon.
Meanwhile, I've been making some of Sara Lawson's bags, and she's fond of ShapeFlex. So I bought some of that. It's three times the price of the generic lightweight fusible interfacing. But I like it. And when you're spending 6 hours on a project, it deserves the right fabrics.
So I began this WOW bag with ShapeFlex, and this bag is almost too stiff. I'm going back to the cheap stuff for this application.
My point? I must learn to follow my instincts and make decisions based on the project and not necessarily what products others are using.
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| Zipper and side strap are the first hint that this isn't your ordinary tote |
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| Side pockets and handles sort of melt into the background when the bag is a duffel |
