Oh, Amy Butler, what a fantastic bag you designed!  I have owned this pattern for just over a year, and finally got around to attempting this potentially daunting project.

Cutting out this bag took forever, especially since I tried to match the pattern on the sides and top.  If you want to make this bag, plan to spend a good chunk of your time cutting!

I have heard that this bag can be quite the challenge, but there are lots of great posts with tips and tricks to help you tackle this well-worth-it project.

Wonder Clips by Clover made this project so much easier!  I cannot even imagine trying to get a pin through the 3/8″ thick layers.  These amazing little clips are changing the way I sew and I love them.  (*I am not affiliated with Clover or Amazon, I just love this product.)

I highly recommend  Amy Butler’s Weekender Bag.  It is the perfect size for a weekend get away.  I am so glad that I finished this project.

**Updated**  This bag is part of my goal for the year to COMPLETE personal projects that I have started and abandoned.   On this particular bag, I purchased the pattern, and picked out the fabric, but did not get started on the construction part.  I am keeping this bag for my personal use, so it is not for sale.

 

What projects have you finished lately?  How long had you been planning it?