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Bag Finale

Yippee, it is done the Butterick Pattern B4822 bag C, is complete.  The feeling is much like being on a slide, thru the twist and turns, and before you know it you are at the bottom, or in this case you are at the end.

I must admit I learned quite a bit while putting this bag together, bags can be a bit of challenge but the results is so worth it.

I did have a few design updates I would like to add when I make this bag again, such as a velcro closure for the inside pocket, and possibly a pocket on the exterior.



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