Let's Read.........

Michelle at City House Studio put out the request for testers of her new pattern , the "read" bag.

She kindly accepted my offer to make one, and I finally got to it this week!

It's a beautifully structured bag as well as a great size.

Michelle wrote a pattern that was easy to follow and the only thing I think I did wrong was to add seam allowance to the paper pieced letters which wasn't needed.

It was easy to trim down though,so no problem.

I used fusible fleece instead of batting on the outer portion of the bag, and I did use a medium stabilizer on the straps.

The paper pieced letters are really cute, and Michelle provided the option of applique letters as well.

I did a little rubber stamping on the one "book" that says

Read A Book.

I used an alphabet fabric for the lining and an orange dot fabric for the pocket.

Fun bag to make!

Thanks Michelle!