What You Want in a Bag- Materials

So, last post about the compilation of your ideas. And this one is easy. We all want the "perfect" knitting bag to be made from quality materials, for the fabric to be stylish, but washable, and sturdy. We also want the lining to be a light color- none of us likes a black hole for a bag (unless it means that we can carry heavier stuff without breaking our shoulders- then we might consider it).

Some of us want some sort of feet for the bottom of the bag. I'm working on finding a solution for that. I think it may be cost prohibitive, and we may end up with a darker color for the bottom of the bag instead. If you know of an inexpensive source for bag feet, do please leave it in the comments.

With that, I'm off to the sewing table. Today, I tackle the divider construction.

Extending the Contest Entry Availability

Comments filled up on the first post, so if you don't see your comment, please post it again. I'm so, so sorry for this. Who knew there was a cap?!?!

Reminders: At least 3 of your top priorities for the perfect knitting bag. Additional entry if you include 3 for a WIP as well. If you use "Anonymous" in the entry form, include your Rav ID or email so I can contact you when you win!

What You Want in a Bag- Pockets 3

We don't just want pockets on the inside of our bag, we want some very specific pockets on the outside of the bag, as well. I have decided to include three elasticized and pleated pockets on the bag gussets- one for a cell phone, one for an mp3 player, and the final one for a half-liter bottle of water (or, in my case, iced tea sweetened with apple juice). Also on the outside of the bag will be a detachable key clip. I thought about providing a pocket for them to settle into as well, but our keychains are all so different in size! What do you think?

Prototype #1- Shape?

So, gals, I spent a few hours yesterday putting together this bag as a prototype for the shape that we want in a bag. It is from a pattern called "The Erica Bag" by artsycraftsybabe on etsy.com. She has some lovely patterns, and if you just want a bag to sew and carry, not the "perfect" knitting bag, I recommend you give her patterns a look-see.

I like the overall shape, and after carrying the bag today, I like it for its own merits. But it is not our "perfect" knitting bag. My thoughts for changing this bag are quite varied and technical, but I thought you all might like a chance to see where this thing is going, and to get another look at my work and my fabric choices. And, if any of you likes this bag enough to buy it, I have it for sale in my own etsy shop, along with a few of those needle cases that I showed to you in the second post.

Another Blog Contest For Us!

Turns out, that lots of people run contests on their blogs. Here is one that is kinda cute: Ruffled Feathers: My 300th Post!... she's giving away a surprise gift based on ideas in the comments that gain entry. Sound kinda familiar? Pretty much like mine going on right now... no one knows yet what the "perfect" knitting bag is gonna look like! But you're posting your ideas in the hopes of winning one!!!