Let me be perfectly honest, I have never met a Noodlehead pattern that I didn't completely love. So when Anna asked me if I wanted to be a tester for her new Poolside Tote pattern of course I said yes. I may have yelled it and jumped up and down a little but that's neither here nor there. This pattern is the May release for Sew Sweetness' Bag of the Month Club - I'm sure it'll be available as a single pattern in Anna's shop at some point soon.
Note - the Soft 'n Stable is fairly thick and once you add all the layers of other fabric and interfacing regular home machines may find it hard to sew through all the bulk. My Juki had no problem with it but I know my Singer would have struggled.
I used black yarned-dyed Essex linen on the exterior and some of AMH's Dowry line on the inside, for both the lining and cute contrasting facing at the top. This bag has the option for a zippered or open exterior pocket - I chose the open pocket and I made it patchwork style. I used 25 3" squares sewn with a 1/4" seam allowance to end up with a 12.5" square pocket. I cut my pocket lining the same size and finished it with a edging of double-fold bias tape (but not cut on the bias ;-)
This bag holds a TON of stuff. I threw all my purse stuff in there and then all my kiddo extras and there was STILL room for more.
Tried it as an actual pool bag - also awesome. Probably the most stylish pool bag I'll ever own.
Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is fab. I LOVE Anna's patterns the most of all bag patterns. I really hope she does release this as a single pattern too.
ReplyDeleteLooks great Darcy!! I'm excited for this pattern to come out.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
I am currently in the process of making this bag and find the instructions completely confusing. I have been sewing for 40 years...I am no begginer but ?? Was hoping for a turorial.
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