My Favorite Bag Pattern and a Sewing Day

On a recent sewing day, I sewed My Favorite Bag Pattern from Kati Cupcake. A super cute DIY purse that I can't wait to use and show off.

I love Sewing Saturdays! Every couple of months I get together with some of my sisters and my mom and we have a sewing day. Sometimes we all do the same projects but this time, most of us worked on different things.

My sister Tracy and I made this super cute purse. The pattern we followed is called My Favorite Bag by Kati Cupcake. I usually prefer to sew without patterns, but that also means that what I sew doesn't look anything like what I envisioned.

The fun part for me is always picking out the fabric.

I love going to a fabric store and seeing so many choices, I take it as a challenge to find that perfect combination.

I have been asked how I find my combinations of fabric so I thought I would share. It does require some time and a lot of walking back and forth but I think it is all so much fun, so I don't mind.

Finding Coordinating Fabrics

Get your walking shoes on because you are going to be doing a lot of pacing and walking around the fabric section. The project will determine how many different fabrics you will need. The smaller the project the fewer fabrics you will need.

Begin by looking through the available fabric for 2-3 prints that you absolutely love. One of these will be the main fabric.

Using the favorites as a guide, look through the fabric for other fabrics that match in color, style, and patterns. The most important thing is that you like how the fabrics work together.

Now you should have a couple different piles of coordinating fabrics, lay all of them out and decide which grouping you like best. Sounds easy but it can take up to an hour. That is why my husband refuses to go to the fabric store with me!

In theory, it sounds easy but choosing of fabric can take awhile. It is best if you can go at a time you don't feel rushed, but can take your time. When possible, leave the hubby and kids at home. 🙂

My Favorite Bag Pattern

The pattern is well written and simple to follow but I would say that it is for the more experienced sewer. The grommets were fun because I had never done those before so I know I have another trick in my hat!

I really do love how it turned out and I am so excited to carry my stuff around it in because I know I am going to get compliments on my totally cute bag.

I also love all of the pockets along the outside and inside. You can't have too many pockets!

Sewing Day

Do you remember my iPad Mini Case Sewing Pattern I made a bit ago? My niece Tyler tackled that same project. I love the colors and the fabrics that she chose. She did such a good job!

My sister Carla, my niece Jennifer and my Mom all worked on making scarves. I can't believe I didn't get any pictures because they were all so cute.

My sister Tracy also on this super cute Valentine's Banner.

The sewing day was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed getting together with my family. We laughed, shared stories and created. You can't get better than that!

Do you get together with friends or family for a sewing day? What have you made? Share and leave a comment below!

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Katie Adams

Creator at The Crafty Blog Stalker

Katie is a skilled crafter, and DIY enthusiast with a passion for sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to explore their creativity. Katie's tutorials and projects cover a wide range of topics, from home decor and jewelry making to delicious recipes and Cricut tutorials.

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My Favorite Bag Pattern and a Sewing Day

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Comments

Lisa

January 23, 2014 at 3:24 pm

I love the bag!!! very cute! Wish I knew how to sew.

Annie

January 23, 2014 at 4:56 pm

Pretty bag, love your fabric selections! What a fun weekend!

Terry Moore

January 23, 2014 at 3:06 pm

Love this purse! It is soooo cute and have all these compartments! Very functional.

Elena

January 24, 2014 at 3:46 am

Wow! So super cute!

Kimberlee Gibson

January 24, 2014 at 3:59 am

Cute bag! I love the fabrics you used. I haven't made a bag in a while. I have been sewing more clothing and home dec items lately. This inspires me to get busy and make a new bag or purse.

Diana - FreeStyleMama

January 26, 2014 at 3:49 am

So cute! Pinned!

Ana Lopes

January 27, 2014 at 1:26 am

Awesome bag!I love everything about it!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,

Ana Love Craft

anastasia anezinis

January 27, 2014 at 9:19 am

great bag and purse too!
congrats

Navy Wifey Peters

January 27, 2014 at 6:05 pm

That bag is really cute. I also like the iPad case. Cute fabrics. Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!

Pam Jackson

January 29, 2014 at 3:41 pm

I love it...great job.

Marti @ SewLicious Home Decor

January 29, 2014 at 9:02 pm

This is super cute and I love the colors! It sounds like you shop the same way I do...I spend forever looking at fabric, it's just so much fun! 🙂

Marti

Christie

January 30, 2014 at 1:07 am

Love the bag! What fun fabric choices, and all the pockets inside are great!

Darlene Nemeth

January 31, 2014 at 8:53 pm

I love the bag too - the colours and pockets. I pinned. It will be featured at PIN IT MONDAY HOP#45. Have a fantastic weekend.

Unknown

February 02, 2014 at 6:17 pm

Love love love this bag!!! I want to make one!! I will have to figure out how to do the gromets. When I have made bags... I have used the bottom of any (as big as you can find) plastic jug....just make sure you put something like duc tape around the edges of the jug--you know where you have cut off the spout and where you have cut it down to the height you want. It is those edges that are quite sharp. I do this because it gives the bag bottom more "staying power"..for example it does not fold and crumble when the jug bottom is in place.

- Katie Adams
  
  February 03, 2014 at 2:18 pm
  
  Thank you for the great tip!!
  
Gina Wamsley

February 03, 2014 at 6:39 pm

Katie,
This bag IS super cute. Loving the look of this bag and you did a great job with the fabric. I know about spending an hour in the fabric store. However, I usually spend more than an hour. It's fine when it is busy and no one can notice you, but when you are practically the only person in the store...which seems to happen to me. I feel like everyone is wondering if I am ever going to pick something! Proud of you for doing those grommets. That is next on my list! Great job!

Mary Beth

February 03, 2014 at 10:44 pm

Oh my goodness, Katie ~ I love this bag and the fabric you chose. Thanks so much for linking it at Project Inspire{d} ~ your bag is one of my features for the week! I hope to see you again at this week's party.

Hugs,
Mary Beth

Mandy Beyeler

February 05, 2014 at 7:49 pm

Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!! and pinned to my features board!
--Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

Clairejustine oxox

March 12, 2014 at 12:31 am

Beautiful bag, love it and great inside too 🙂

Thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays...

Christie

January 06, 2015 at 8:44 am

What a super cute bag! I wish I could sew well enough to make one. I'm stopping by from Treasure Box Tuesday!

Helen smith

January 15, 2017 at 12:57 pm

Love the bag....... where do I find the pattern?? Thanks in advance 🙂

- Katie
  
  January 17, 2017 at 10:45 am
  
  Thanks Helen! You can find the pattern here on amazon: http://amzn.to/2ixOQon This is an affiliate link, thanks for supporting The Crafty Blog Stalker!
  
Marlene

July 07, 2017 at 4:39 pm

I would love to know if there is a tutorial or video on how to make this bag?

- Katie
  
  July 13, 2017 at 10:02 am
  
  I am sorry Marlene but I do not have one. I did a quick search and was not able to find one either.
  
Stephanie Stapleton

January 12, 2021 at 9:58 am

Can you please tell me how much total fabric this bag takes?

- Katie
  
  January 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm
  
  Here are the supplies needed to make the bag...
  BAG: Main body - 3/8 yd
  Main body lining - 3/8 yd
  Outside bottom - 1/4 yd
  Lining bottom - 1/4 yd
  Outside pocket - 2/3 yd
  Inside pocket - 2/3 yd
  Sash - 1/2 yd
  Straps - 2/3 yd
  Fusible fleece - 3 1/2 yds
  Fusible Pletex - 3/8 yd
  Bottom insert cover - 1/4 yd
  8 - 1 9/16" grommets

My Favorite Bag Pattern and a Sewing Day

Finding Coordinating Fabrics