I’m really happy to tell you about the new On the Go Bags book, out December 7, 2015. This book is available at C&T Publishing, and you can also find it on Amazon (affiliate link). The authors of this book are my friends Lindsay Conner from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds, and Janelle MacKay from Emmaline Bags. They each have some wonderful designs in the book, as well as including the designs from some of my other favorite bag makers!
This neat project from the book is called the Air-it-Out Gym Tote, and it combines fabric and mesh in a pretty drawstring over-the-shoulder backpack. This pattern was designed by Lorraine of ikatbag.
This is the Snap-and-Go Sewing or Art Case by Jennie and Clara of Clover and Violet. This case is great with lots of storage space inside, and it goes together easily with the help of bias binding to finish off all of the raw edges!
This is the Cart or Stroller Caddy from the book, as designed by Veronica of sewVery. This is a useful and quick project to have all of your necessities handy at the grocery store (maybe you’re a couponer and need the extra space?) or on the back of your stroller! This caddy was made in pretty Joel Dewberry fabrics.
This is my favorite project from the book, the Mom’s Minivan Organizer by Sara of Radiant Home Studio. I see a lot of ladies using a large tote such as this to take their sewing materials to class when I teach a workshop! I think this is genius! Really handy, very sturdy, and a great size for fitting into the back of your car!
And here’s my project from the book, the Tablet Shoulder Bag. I had a request a couple of years ago for a bag specifically made to hold a tablet, so I designed this with an interesting flap. It’s padded on the inside to protect your decide, but goes together quickly for a satisfying sew.
I hope you liked seeing a few of the projects from the book! I just got the Laptop Shoulder Bag back from the publisher and my daughter is immensely enjoying carrying her tablet around (I think she really just likes having *another* new bag!). Don’t forget that you can pick up On the Go Bags here or here!
I’m going to be broke from all of these great bag books that are coming out! I need to find s way to quit my job so I can stay home and make some of them! Lol I can’t wait to get this one and your new Windy City bag book!
I made another version of the minivan/trunk tote, and it is so awesome! Very useful…tons of ways to store stuff, and a sewing event is a great idea! Love the tablet bag, too. It’s quick to sew!
The minivan organizer is a great idea!!
Oooo…they look great. I love the art case.
I preordered mine from Amazon already. Can’t wait to start making fun new bags!
Terry, awesome! Can’t wait til they start arriving in the mail!!
The min an tote looks awesome!
Oh wow! It totally made my day that my organizer is your favorite! Thank you! 🙂
Sara, it’s such an awesome idea!
Love the mini van tote!
I’ll be making one of the Tablet shoulder bags for my niece, I think she’ll love it!
Love the mini van tote! It would be perfect for carry all my stuff to class, especially for all day classes.
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Very excited about this book!
All of the projects look great, thanks for sharing!
A tablet shoulder bag?! Genius!!
That snap and go case looks so clever! Plus, I’ll definitely be making the minivan organizer. It’s amazing how much stuff little people manage to accumulate in a vehicle!
I love the Airport Sling
Looks like lots of great projects and unique ideas.
Looks like another great book!
great bags
Looks like a really fun book!
So many clever ideas!
I’d love to make the backpack as then my hands are kept free or for when I’m out on my bike.
This has been the most fun on the Book Blog Tour.
Newest fav: a divided basket to hold my fabric stash, but which will do so much more soon! I know the book is something I’d love to have as I prepare for our planned move into a tiny house on wheels which will always be “on the go”! The projects are tailor made for me! The organizer will be just the ticket for our home’s loft storage and for our vehicle as we travel and stay in our state and national parks. A smart backpack will be necessary as we hike the trails, too, and there is frequent shopping for groceries for a tiny tiny house, so totes are a necessity! And who among us doesn’t love a new purse! My collection of practical bags will be an important part of our journey, as will my beloved sewing machine!
I want to make them all! I have got to get this book….vickise at gmail dot com
Love your bag design. Lots of nice features.
Great bags! I will have to get this book.
I personally love bag making books! I love the bag of the month club…I just love bags, in general! I’m excited about this book!
Cannot wait to get this book!