Multi-Tasker Bag . . .

Awhile back, I won a signed copy of Kay Whitt's book Sew Serendipity Bags.  One of the patterns in the more challenging section is called the Multi-Tasker Bag, and it also comes with variations to make it as a diaper bag.

So, since my sister-in-law is one of my biggest encouragers when it comes to my sewing and this blog (and I've never made her a bag - shame on me!), and she was just blessed with a new babe, I thought I'd give this pattern a try.  It got parceled up along with a couple other handmade items for her little ones, and shipped across the country to her last week.

It was definitely a more time-consuming pattern, but I loved making it.  All the steps and pieces came together so well, and the pattern is extremely well written.  There is a lot of interfacing and fusible fleece, plus some hardware, an inset zipper, and adjustable strap.  The finished bag is really sturdy and has lots of exterior and interior pockets.

The fabric I used is mostly from an Andover line called French Twist by Lonni Rossi.  I love the colors and prints, and hope to get my hands on some more of it.  And it comes in a purple colorway too, my favourite color :)