PPC27: Australia Bound

So…

As you might recall from our last post, with the completion of this sample, most all of the little nips and tucks are pretty much finalized and as we go forward from here, we’ll be creating show samples that will eventually be on display at the International Quilt Market & Festival in Houston, TX later on this year.

So are there no “tweeks” left to fix?

Well not exactly… but most all of the little adjustments left to make involve more accurate notch placements and the like.

So with that… let me give you the quick tour!

In this picture you can easily see the new zippertop arrangement. I like these standup zipper panels best because it increases the storage capacity (by ~1″) in the main compartment. By comparison, the recessed zipper panels that were featured (*by necessity*) in our last post actually would REDUCE the storage capacity by ~1″.

I’m also happier with how the side walls look done up in the same fabric from top to bottom and if you look closely, I made the D-ring Tabs much longer this time. And actually, the way we’re adding the D-ring Tabs this time is an all-new design strategy that I’m VERY satisfied with. (*I hope you are too!*)

Here’s a good head-on look at both the bag front and bag bag back giving you a different perspective of the new zipper panel arrangement. It’s easy to install and I think you’ll be very happy with it.

and speaking of easy… while it was never my intention to create an “easy” bag pattern, and while this one is unlikely to ever be termed as “easy”… it really is one of the easier bag patterns I’ve created to date! It works up quicker than many of my previous designs as well!

I modified the interior lining pieces for this sample to take better advantage of the spaciousness this design offers! As already stated in previous posts, an iPad can easily fit in here leaving room for much more! There’s also a zippered pocket on the inside for safe storage of valuables like key fobs, passports and the like.

And lastly, here’s the signature feature of this design, the drop-down, twist-lock secured front storage area. There card slots for 8 credit/loyalty cards as well as a few other easy-to-reach items like a lipstick, a pen, and even sunglasses it you like.

And here’s a few answers to the questions we most often receive
when we’re working on a new pattern design!

What are the dimensions? the dimensions of this bag are 8″ tall X 10″ wide X 3″
Will my iPad fit inside? yes, my iPad Air easily fits in the main compartment of this bag.
What will the name of the new pattern be? I don’t yet have a name for this design, but I’d love to hear any suggestions!
When can I purchase this pattern? right now, I’m looking toward an early September release of this new pattern.

And now… a word about this fun fabric. It’s called “Animals of Australia and its from the ‘Gondwana’ collection by Oasis Fabrics.

I do not generally work in browns tones but I was sold on the richness of this brown along with the other complimentary colors. I combined it with two nice batiks and I like the final result.

It was my plan to carry this Australian fabric on our website, and luckily I did manage to procure 1 bolt of the aboriginal print (but sadly not the two contrasting colors, although it doesn’t strike me as it would be hard to find suitable substitutes)! If you like it and can envision it in one of your projects, you can get more information by clicking HERE!

And now, it’s YOUR turn!

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