Sunday, 23 September 2012

Sunny Sidekick

Anna has just realeased her new bag pattern Sidekick Tote, and it is a beauty.  I had some daisy canvas bought for bag making a while back so I set to work.   I made the small size. Anna's instructions are always a joy to follow, clearly set out, lots of photographs and full of hints for tricky areas like zippers.  I haven't sewn an inset zipper like this before and I found this easier than putting a zip in a wallet or pouch
I haven't sewn an inset zipper like this before and I found this easier than putting a zip in a wallet or pouch.  The end extends past the opening like her  Open Wide Zipper Pouch so there are no lumpy bits to fit into the seam.    The pocket is easy to make and is the perfect size to have your phone readily to hand.  For the lining I used Essex yarn dyed linen, available at Eternal Maker  and Justine is also planning to stock it in her newly acquired shop, Simply Solids.  The tape measure print is Japanese linen from Etsy a while ago and the red polka is poplin from a local shop. I used webbing for the strap.
 I took it to the beach yesterday.  The first time I have travelled more than 2 miles in months, with the help of travel tablets and some concentrated starting at the floor rather than out of the window, we successfully managed a short train trip to our local beach for some gorgeous September sun.  When we got close enough for me to look out of the window I nearly cried.  It has been hard living so close to the sea and not seeing it all summer.
  Bag in action with feathery Tova (shamelessly inspired by Angela).
Anna's pattern is on sale here.
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18 comments:

  1. Charlotte23 September 2012 at 09:51

    love the bag - I bought the pattern the other day and am waiting for some zips to arrive. So glad you managed to get out and about!

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  2. Gunilla23 September 2012 at 10:01

    Great that you were able to get out to the sea, makes me wanna do the same, walking along beach, in the autumn sun... (well,maybe actually in the rain). Love your bag and what you create, great inspiration!!!

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  3. memmens23 September 2012 at 10:18

    I'm delighted to read you made it to the beach - well done, good job you did it yesterday and not today!! Hope you continue to get better. Gorgeous bag too!

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  4. Reene@Nellie's Niceties23 September 2012 at 10:28

    Yay! So glad you managed to get to the beach. The train is so tricky with vertigo! Great bag too :-)

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  5. Katy Cameron23 September 2012 at 10:36

    Love the bag, can't wait for Anna's class at Sewing Summit (while thinking I need to behave demurely and not like a crazed psycho fan!)

    So glad you were able to get out for a bit, I know how frustrating the whole process is, well done!

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  6. Sonia23 September 2012 at 10:36

    Lovely bag & Tova. Am so glad you made it to the beach on such a gorgeous day! Sx

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  7. Joanna @ ShapeMoth23 September 2012 at 10:38

    Love Tova and fabric you used. Looking at it I'm starting thinking of sewing myself one. Just one question - for such shirts you use normal quilting weight cotton? Or it is some other kind of fabric?

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    1. verykerryberry23 September 2012 at 11:10

      This is a quilting weight one. They are stiffer in quilting weight. The nicest fabric to use is lawn or voile, the gathers are more subtle and the feel is softer but it is personal preference really. Art Gallery quilting cotton is a finer and would be a good weight between the usual quilting cottons and thinner lawn.

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  8. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow23 September 2012 at 10:44

    I am so happy for you that you've finally managed to travel!! Looks like a brilliant day for the beach as well.
    Your bag and Tova are lovely Kerry!

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  9. Amy Friend23 September 2012 at 12:33

    I'm so glad you made it to the beach!!

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  10. Indianna23 September 2012 at 14:29

    What a lovely day to be out and about on. Hope you make it back to the sea soon. Great bag and top.

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  11. **nicke...23 September 2012 at 18:29

    what a fun day at the beach! i bought anna's pattern last week and i am looking forward to making one this week hopefully! ;) xo love yours so much kerry and your tova is so cute! xo

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  12. Strawberry Patch23 September 2012 at 20:23

    Yay for sunny days out, I'm so glad you made it!

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  13. Fiona @ Poppy Makes23 September 2012 at 21:28

    I'm really glad you made it out and about. You look great with your top and bag. I'm getting more and more tempted to make a to a for myself!

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  14. ayumills24 September 2012 at 13:00

    Ohh your bag is soooo cute! Anna comes up with such a cool bag pattern each time and you always nail it! If I had the bag, I couldn't help myself opening the pocket multiple times for no reasons just because it looks cute!

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  15. Alessandra24 September 2012 at 20:27

    Bella la tua borsa, mi piace molto il modello e il tessuto.
    ciao Alessandra

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  16. Anna24 September 2012 at 21:28

    totally beautiful kerry!!! thank you for such kind words too. :)

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  17. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com25 September 2012 at 04:33

    I'm so glad you were able to have a day out. I didn't realize you were still suffering with the dizziness. Your bag and Tova top look very pretty

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