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Sunday, August 8, 2010

The really Big Ass Bag!

Cycle Around Bag
I'm wrapping up things around here, getting ready to go on vacation in a few days. We're flying, and taking my laptop and I needed a bag that both fit the laptop and a few other things and was secure, because I don't want my items rolling around on the plane floor. So this is what I came up with ~ A really Big Ass Bag, henceforth known as the Cycle Around Bag.

Cycle Around Bag

I have made messenger bags before, but this one is really huge. Doesn't help that my laptop is a wide screen, hence the larger sized bag. But this also needs to hold a book or two, passports, tickets, snacks, a sweater, DVDs for the kids, etc etc etc. So there you have it.

Cycle Around Bag
Inside
And a few accessory pouches for random other things.
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The bicycle fabric in this bag is an Echino print. I thought the bikes were perfect for a messenger bag, plus I love biking anyway. The lining is Park Slope fabric which coordinates pretty well. The bag also has a divider pocket to keep the laptop in place. Test run coming up in a few days!

Just so you know, Hubby is staying home, he has to work, poor guy and take care of the pup.


In the meantime, happy sewing!
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12 comments:

  1. ginaAugust 8, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful bag! Love it!

    Hugs,
    Gina

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  2. MeganAugust 8, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I don't know. I think I like Big Ass Bag better!

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  3. random CindyAugust 8, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Looks great! Nice combo of fabrics. Don't you love being able to make just what you need for the sitch? Not that I personally actually manage to do that too often but occasionally. Really nice job, beautiful and functional.

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  4. RobinAugust 8, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    that is one BIG ASS BAG- very cool :)
    I love that bike print

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  5. JeannetteAugust 9, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    Gosh that is awesome! Did you use a pattern or just put it together? Have a nice vacation!

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  6. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I love it! I love it! I love it! Did you come up with the pattern yourself?

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  7. Caroline ~ TrilliumDesignAugust 9, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks all!! Yes, it is my own pattern. One of these days, I hope to make my patterns available for purchase.

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  8. Briana ArleneAugust 10, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful bag, and nice job on the pattern. It looks professionally designed!

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  9. VickiTAugust 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Have lots of fun on your trip. I LOVE that bag. I'm hoping you are going to tell us how to make that awesome bag. I have a wide screen laptop and it's hard to find a nice bag for it to fit into. I've given up and had to buy some ugly black one. ewwwww I'd LOVE to make a pretty one.

    Poor hubby but hey, someone's got to feed the dog, right? lol

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  10. emmaAugust 14, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    Love this! What pattern did you use? What do you use to pad or stiffen the divider inside?
    This looks hard!
    But brilliant!

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  11. baukjeAugust 14, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    What a beautiful bag. I love to see the pattern.Greetings from France

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  12. Yatt @ My Sewing Studio Collection    June 21, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Caroline... this is a smart bag and I love to see all the print u used.. Greeting from Malaysia.. ;)

    -Yatt-
    http://mysewingstudiocollection.blogspot.com/

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