PPC25: Gustav in Blue

July 19, 2021 / Kat /

So… it’s been a while since our last post in this series, but now that the 1st draft of the instructions for this new pattern is complete and on their way ( along with the templates & other supplies) to our testers, it’s time to get back to some serious sample making (and pattern naming)!!!

For this sample I used two more fabrics from the **Gustav Klimt collection** for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. You might remember that we also used fabrics from this line in **a sample we created for our ErgoMatic** pattern runup! AND… if you’ve been following us for any length of time, then you probably have noticed that I’m a sucker for metallic highlights in the fabrics I use! 🙂

I must admit though that I had a hard time deciding which of our zippers to use in this sample. I was torn between our all gold zippers and this zipper in black with gold findings.

In the end I went with the black w/ gold zippers primarily because I’d already used the all-gold zips in a previous sample and also because I like the contrast which the black in the zipper tape provided against the blue fabric.

Because after all…. just look at how compelling these zippers look against this fabric.

So here’s a few interior views of this little bag. Remember… It has what amounts to a built-in wallet, complete with a coin purse section, a cash slot for paper money and a storage area for a check book register and even a passport! Besides that… look at all the storage area available with out having to devote such a substantial portion to a conventional wallet.

And here we have a great look at the backside of this bag. and once again, I really love what this zipper choice does for this fabric combo! The pocket shown here is a full-depth pocket and a great place to store your key fob or anything else you need to provide secure storage for. 🙂

So here’s a parting look at the front exterior of this sample. I love the way the front zipper almost completely encircles and frames the front pouch area, which by the way is the perfect place to stow your smart phone so you can hear it easily and have quick access 🙂

Other Important Stuff…

the size: 8.5″ wide X 6″ tall X 3.5″

the anticipated release date: right now I’m hoping to be able to publish this pattern sometime in mid to late August 2021. And finally….

We STILL need to name this design! I’ve made progress in that I kinda like the word Baglet for this design, BUT… I still need a fun word to go in front of the word “Baglet”. So far I’m toying with these words,

the Boardwalk Baglet, the Biltmore Baglet, the Broadway Baglet, the Beltway Baglet

So in closing…

I’d love to hear your preference concerning these words, and if you have a suggestion you’d like for us to consider instead…preferably that begins with a “B”… we’re all ears! Please leave all suggestions in the space provided below.

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