Fun, fun, super fun. I get to have a sew-along with my publisher/co-hosts Rebel Craft Media for The Betsy Travel Bag.
Here's the funny thing...I'm co-hosting this Sew Along, meaning I have to be responsible and organized and punctual (insert "Huh, Wha??" Face here) I'm still kind of in disbelief that I made up that pattern. I mean, I keep seeing it on Instagram, I've seen the test-sewn versions in person and every time I look at it I think "Wow, that's a cool bag. I should make one!" And then I remember that I did make one. In fact, I made the pattern. How'd that happen, I mean really...how did it go from an idea to all of this?
Somebody pinch me, this is pretty cool. The best part is, now I get to see what you guys make. It's pretty neat to see other people so excited about creating a bag from something I made up. I can't describe the feeling, but it's very humbling and it makes me giddy.
I'll be working on three Betsy's during this #BetsySewAlong. I'll be on Instagram to help answer questions, give advice, encouragement or explanations. There's nothing to silly to ask, so don't worry about that. I'd love it if you joined us!
{fabric pull for a raffle Betsy/SewAlong 1}
The Betsy SewAlong has a weekly plan, giving you plenty of time to tackle the items on the list for that week. The pattern is available through rebelcraftmedia.com, zippers can be purchased through Zip-It on Etsy and the hardware kit, in three different price/style options, can be found at SnugglyMonkey.com.
Check out the details below, and join us for a fun month-long sewing event.
Show us your progress on Instagram using #BetsySewAlong and #TheBetsyTravelBag!
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The Betsy Travel Bag Sew Along Schedule
Posts will go live on the below dates (Thursday of each week for 5 weeks).
April 2: Sew Along Week 1—Cut, interface, make handles/tabs/etc., make exterior quilted panels (pattern steps 1–10)
April 9: Sew Along Week 2—Add exterior corners, accordion pocket, zippered back pocket (pattern steps 11–29)
April 16: Sew Along Week 3—Make end panels (pattern steps 30–50)
April 23: Sew Along Week 4—Make interior pocket, assemble bag and lining (pattern steps 51–69)
April 30: Sew Along Week 5—Finishing steps: add top zip, binding, handles, strap (pattern steps 70–82)
May 8: Deadline to submit finished photos.
Enter to Win!
Share a photo of your finished bag on Instagram on or before May 8 at 11:59pm EST. Tag your bag photo with #BetsySewAlong and @rebelcraftmedia to enter. The bag must be completed in full to be eligible to win.
Not on Instagram? Email us a photo of your completed bag to peaches@rebelcraftmedia.com by the deadline to enter.
One winner will be selected at random from all submitted and eligible photos of The Betsy Travel Bag.
The winner will receive a fat quarter bundle of “Biology”, designed by Sarah Watson for Cloud9 Fabrics—courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop!
Happy Sewing!
-Kristi
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