the Cecelia bag
Today we’re excited to release our latest pattern, the Cecelia bag {available in our shop here and at Patterns to Print for EU shoppers }. This bag is generously sized with lots of pockets for organization. It can easily be used as a diaper bag, travel bag, project bag, or anything else you can think up. It has two large elasticized pockets on the front, a magnetic pocket and zipper pocket on the back, and an divided inside pocket as well. It should also be available as kits from RJR Fabrics in February featuring the cover fabric, Lovebirds by Patrick Lose!
Here’s a look at the back. I really love the exposed zipper! I’ve been using this one myself for a couple months and have found it great for carrying everything, even hats and gloves in this cold, winter weather. Since this pattern is one of our more difficult {it has a lot of steps and is rated intermediate}, we had a bunch of testers, to make sure we didn’t leave anything out. Here are their bags:
Ellyn from Ellyn’s Place / Blog / Flickr
Emma from For My Little Monster / Instagram / Facebook
Di from Willowbeck Designs / Instagram
Patti / Instagram
Sally / Instagram
Camille from Camille’s Quilting / Instagram
Gwen from Tillalili / Instagram / Facebook
Yvonne / Instagram
Jantine from Urban Style Jantine / Blog /Instagram
Alissa / Instagram
Melinda / Instagram
Dyan from Sew Joyful Handmade / Instagram
Kathy / Instagram
Kathy’s Mom made one too!
Sally from Life in Sally’s World / Instagram
There are the tester bags! This pattern also calls for some specific hardware. Since I don’t live anywhere near a big box store, I order most of my hardware online, usually from Tantalizing Stitches {I have always had great service from El!}, the exact swivel clips used for this bag came from Sewing Supplies. However, if you buy your hardware elsewhere, there are also directions in the pattern to adjust the strap width to the hardware you have.
We hope you love this new pattern as much as we do! And thanks so much to all the testers who made this at the last minute for an excellent finished product!
They are so pretty, I am so glad I don’t have to pick a favorite!! Thankful to all the lovely ladies who tested our pattern for us!!
Looks like another great bag! Congratulations!
Jennie these are so pretty! I am looking forward to trying out this pattern sometime soon (oh famous last words). My heart has the best of intentions, it’s my time management that gets in my way! Love and hugs for all of you! XOXOXO
Beautiful! I especially love Patti’s and Jantine’s and Kathy’s Mom’s!
Where can we buy the pattern?
Oops, I see above where the pattern can be purchased. I should have read all before asking .. sorry.
Pretty bag and great name! I love the black and white version!
Lovely! I’m so impressed that you have so many testers on your pattern to make sure it is right. Great job!
I bought my pattern and are waiting to receive it.