Beach Bag I made for my granddaughter who is turning 14. No pattern so step by step in my head thinking. First fabric I bought and after washing and drying felt like a sail on a boat, ugh. My daughter in law will wash this a lot and she does not iron anything so back to drawing board with fabrics. Hard to find around here too. I also used 2 new and different laundry bags [already had zippers in, ha, ha, but I had to stitch them securely and modify the length and width for bag. Then I made a hidden pocket under one and lined it with Rip Stop fabric--stuff they make flags out of and sort of water repellent. Pocket also on the back between the long straps. It is going out to her on Sunday and finally remembered to post something here. Oh I also put a separating zip in it so it opens fully.

by peafarm 17 Aug 2021

Sometimes I do is the key here. I had to think hard on this one. Make sure also the flamingo's were going in proper direction and not upside down. Glad I got it done before surgery. I can't even climb my stairs now for 6 wks maybe longer. She used it at my daughter's house for the first time for little get together swim thing with her little cousins. She does love it and so does mommy but mommy 'ain't' gettin one.

by peafarm 06 Aug 2021

I have to admit I hadn't put in a separating zipper in so many yrs., not since I made myself 2 bomber jackets. Also the recessed zipper flaps--had to think that out then watch good ole YouTube videos to sort out what I wanted.

by peafarm 06 Aug 2021

Just didn't add any D rings for key fobs but I don't think she would want anything but those eyelet fobs with little beach tags anyways. Christmas stocking stuff for me. Nothing now for a while. SU on the 13th so wrapping up some loose ends now.

by peafarm 06 Aug 2021

I went in the store searching and searching and finally picked this and that and enough to think what to do. Our heads think a like them, lol. But, my brain is full steam ahead and my body say-no way.

by peafarm 06 Aug 2021

I searched for lighter weight beach theme fabric but none to be found. Finally yesterday new stock in at JoAnn Fabrics. Too late now but found some pretty cute ones 100%. Oh well, this all is light weight canvas with iron on Thermolam. Thank you

by peafarm 04 Aug 2021

I sure hope my images are showing up because if they are my computer is messing me up big time. They showed when I posted but not for me today. This is a problem I've had with a few Cuties projects, I can either see a thumbnail or not at all. Only Image #1 or #2 etc. I'm just glad to be done with it. Knee Replacement on the 13th--Yuck!

by peafarm 05 Aug 2021

Thanks Lidia, I sure had a time trying to find fabric sturdy but wash and dry-able. Flamingo's was the only soft canvas for beach theme. Not even a cotton print for beach to be found. Now when I don't need it I'll probably see it today while out.

by peafarm 03 Aug 2021

Thank you, my husband says she'll never be able to carry it since it is so large--I said big enough for rolled up beach towel, flip flops, snacks phone, keys and whatever but if she couldn't carry it her mama or daddy will. I bought what I could find because slim pickins around at this time.

by peafarm 03 Aug 2021

Oh yeah---I had thought of that--I have enough for zipper bag, then key fobs or eyelets with beachy theme on ball chain etc. Stocking stuffer stuff.