On Bag - Success UPDATE & made BabyBag

Well I am a goof. I reread the directions. I have no idea why I thought the straps/side were 12" wide, the directions say 8". I thought 12" but made them to 10", but they should have been 8" all along

I made the smaller version with great success added bellow...


I decided to take the plunge and make an OnBag. It went together fairly easily thought the instructions were not super easy, so I kind of "made it work"  It ended up HUGE though. Guess I didn't realize how big 14x14x10 would be. I shrunk the straps (sides) of the bag from 12" to 10" and it is still big. Guess it will work as a beach bag

I used fabric from the remnant bin just in case it was a flop, but they are the right material more of a thicker linnen (almost denim) so sturdy, but hence the funny mix and match of fabrics.

I added pockets to the front and inside a little different than the instructions (took ideas from the explorer bag that I made for the kids), but over all simple.

It does work as a back pack and as a shoulder or messenger bag. I think I will make another one but make it on the smaller side. It took about 1.5 yards of fabric (of outer and lining). The longest part was the strap and sides of bag. I pieced the fabric together even though she suggest not doing that, I was not going to by that long of a piece of fabric

I do really like the idea of the pockets on the side/strap of the bag. Fast easy access. I think next time I will add a flap with a clasp because it would be a great place for cell phone, but don't want it to fall out.

Outside - straps not tied at all. You could tie it to any length you want. The extra wide strap is nice for heavy things because you can widen it and wear it messenger bag style so it covers your shoulder and does not dig into your shoulder.



With the flap back - I did not put a method of closure on it yet - it shows the front pocket and flap I added.


It is WIDE!!


Tied to be used as a back pack




Edited by Sarah2106 - 13 May 2012 at 9:50am

That looks great! I really like the design, but it does look huge- especially the width. Let us know if you get the proportions down to a good size. 

erinchelsea wrote: That looks great! I really like the design, but it does look huge- especially the width. Let us know if you get the proportions down to a good size.

They have an OnBag Baby measurements so I think I am going to try that next time. It is a bit smaller.

Yeah the large one is huge.  I made one a few years ago and it's crazy big, but still a useful bag for certain times.  Yours looks great!  I love funky different prints together :)

mrscakes wrote: Yeah the large one is huge.  I made one a few years ago and it's crazy big, but still a useful bag for certain times.  Yours looks great!  I love funky different prints together :)

Did you ever make the smaller one? I really like the style so I think I still want to "tweak" things and try again

So I made the smaller one yesterday. It is 11.5x11.5 with 6.5" wide straps and sides. Much more every day size.

Instead of doing rolled edges I sewed them right sides together and then turned right side out. I had a tough time with the rolled edges staying put as I was sewing the larger ones, just more room for movement. I also attached the pockets to just the one piece of fabric (so the stitching is hidden when turned right side out) for a more finished look.

I had a tough time picking fabrics but knew I wanted something darker for the outside, so it would not look dirty as fast and then I found the green flowers on the clearance stack. I also tied the straps so that they can actually slide to make the strap shorter and/or longer. I really like this size!

I like both even if the first one is big. Very creative Sarah!