Pack and Go Project Bag - Sew Sampler Box September 2020

I finished the Pack and Go Project Bag designed by Sherri McConnell recently. This is probably the soonest I've ever completed a Sew Sampler Box project, and I learned many things doing this project. The first being that I'm NOT a bag-making person. Second, when I'm doing a project I don't have experience with, I should probably not try to get it done all in one day. Third, I am not good at estimating the size of something even when the dimensions are given because this is much larger than I thought it would be, but that's okay. I can put more stuff in it!

The ByAnnie products were quite impressive. I haven't used them before, but the project called for a zipper, Soft and Stable, and Clear Vinyl, so I purchased those along with the lightweight fusible the pattern called for. If I ever make a bag again, which I don't know if I will, but I do have Soft and Stable, and Clear Vinyl left over, but if I ever make one again, I will reach for the ByAnnie products.

The instructions included in the Sew Sampler Box were very clear and had illustrations where needed. It uses Balboa by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda fat quarters. Some of the fat quarters still have plenty of fabric leftover, so I think those leftovers will be good for masks or something else. I like the fabric and have been drawn to the collection since it was previewed, so I'm glad I could use it for this project. I can fit SO MUCH in this bag! Far more than I have here in this carefully placed photo.

Details
Fabric: Balboa by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda
Pattern: Pack and Go Project Bag by Sherri McConnell, Sew Sampler Box Exclusive
Thread: Aurafil 50wt, 2000
Other Notions: ByAnnie Soft and Stable, Clear Vinyl, 24" Zipper, lightweight fusible
Total Hours: 5 hours, 39 minutes