Well….as per usual, it took me longer than anticipated to reach this day! BUT….finally it is done! But before I go on to show you all the SUPER AWESOME photos sent to me from my pattern testers, I just would like to THANK each and every one of them for all their efforts and work in spotting the errors and making the improvements to the pattern. I would also like to thank my proof reader extraordinaire Rochelle for making sure all the little bitty typos the rest of us missed, are taken care of as well…If you need a Proof Reader, do check out Rochelle’s Website Here!
I certainly could NOT do it without them! Thank you Ladies!!!
Ok…..Because ALL the bags are so AWSOME and I wouldn’t know which one to choose to show you first……I am going to show them in the order they came to ME:
FIRST cab off the rank was Marilyn:
Next up we have Norma:
Krista’s version:
Ann-Marie’s Version:
Stephanie’s Version:
Nancy’s Version:
Trish’s Version:
Robin’s Version:
Gosh….Aren’t they all just FABULOUS? I honestly could NOT pick a favourite! Every one of these bags look super dooper COOL! Thanks again Ladies for all your hard work and congratulations to you all for doing such amazing work! 🙂
Here is some more info about the pattern:
FEATURES:
The Dawn To Dusk backpack is not only super useful BUT super
cool and stylish too, with its gorgeous buckle hardware, eyelets and metal
feet. Features a zippered front flap pocket with 5 pen pockets and a little coin
pocket. Two side pockets close with a magnetic snap. The roomy main compartment
consists of a large elasticized slip pocket for books or a small laptop. PLUS,
the interior also boasts a zipper pocket of its own! Adjustable straps and a
hanging loop complete the ensemble.
Finished bag size = Approx. 36cm (14”) X
33cm (13”) X 15cm (6”)
Rated Advanced:
If you would like to make your very own Dawn To Dusk please stop by my Sewing Pattern Shop or my Etsy store! You can grab a copy for just US$10.95! You can also find a hardware kit in my Hardware Shop!
Happy Sewing,
I love them all!!! well done 😉
Thank you Caroline! They sure did a great job! 🙂
You sure have a fabulous group of testers. They’ve all done such a wonderful job of the pattern and have chosen such pretty fabrics. Well done ladies.
Forgot to mention in my previous comment how much I love your new look blog. Looks so fresh.
Thanks Maria…..I certainly do and they certainly have….. BUT still I missed having you joining in this time! Hoping you can test again next time! 🙂
Thanks Maria….glad you like it! You would tell me if you didn’t, so that is comforting! LOLLLLL
I enjoyed seeing the finished bags! Sorry I couldn’t get to it but maybe I will still be able to finish one and send you the pic! Carol
Good work Christine, it’s lush!
WOW, all the versions are fabulous , now i regret not testing it but a girl has to sleep sometimes ! LOL
Thanks Samantha! 🙂
Really? I thought you were super woman! LOLLLL Thanks Liz…..
Do please send me a pic when you are done carol….I’d love to see it! 🙂
A well designed backpack, Christine!!! All those pockets, both internal and external are a must. The testers have done a fabulous job.
Thanks Pam! Yes the testers backpacks are really impressive! I love all of them! PLUS….LOTS of pockets are a definite must have!….I can’t help but add lots of them! LOLL
What a great bag!!! Love all the different versions – some fabulous fabrics in there! I’m sure your pattern will sell well!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Thanks Jill….the testers did a great job and it is always FUN to see the bags made in all the different fabric choices! 🙂 Thanks to you for a great Round Tuit as well! 🙂
Hi Christine. I a have a question . I want to make this bag. Do you think it will be sturdy for heavy weight carrying? I mean the way the handles are attached to the base of bag are strong enough? I do not have buckles and cannot source them for less. So what do you suggest as an alternative for this? Can I still keep the flaps and replace with velcro ? Has anyone done like this? please let me know . Have a great day
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It will depend on just how ‘heavy’ is heavy! My daughters both packed theirs with books and did not have a problem with it. I always suggest if anyone is planning on carrying a lot of weight in
their bags, to stitch every seam at least twice. Also make sure you are using good quality supplies. You can leave off the buckles and close the flap with Velcro if you prefer…Some people even opt to leave off the flap entirely. The choice is yours!