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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Three more bags, the Portside travel set!

Whoohoo, it's almost time for another trip! Tonight I'm flying to Bali, with a stopover of two nights in Singapore :) I had already seen a sneak peak of the new Portside travel set from Grainline Studio, so when it was released last week I knew I had to try and make them before I went away! I think my Weekender bag is perfect for roadtrips, but I didn't really want to bring it with me to Bali, just in case it ripped or something.. 
Super happy! As is my crocodile, which I got last time in Bali
This was the first time I went to the copyshop to get my pattern printed. And I was super happy with the result! No more wonky cutting/pasting lines and all the pieces are nice and firm. It cost me 3.90 euro and I think it is money well spend.
Look at how great this is!
 I had this canvas fabric in my stash, they're leftovers from other projects. The white/beige was just enough for the contrast fabric, lucky me! And I had enough fabric left over from my Minoru lining for this lining.

At first I wanted to use silver hardware, but the D-rings they had at the market were way too big. After looking at it again, I decided that bronze coloured hardware looked way better, so I changed it. That meant removing the straps for the second time, because the first time I'd sewn them on completely wonky. One tip: measure everything! I didn't at first and it doesn't look good when the straps are leaning towards the left..
Silver and bronze, I prefer the bronze!
Nice and straight
 I also added an interior pocket, because it makes finding small/important things in my bag so much easier.
Interior pocket
 One thing that I was super happy to be able to do differently then the pattern instructions say is the lining.. The instructions suggest handstitching the lining in to the zipper, but I did this with my Weekender bag and wasn't super happy with it. I just don't like handstitching things to zippers I guess. But with my duffel, I was able to use my machine! YAY! I used the cream coloured thread on top, black thread on the bobbin and all worked out perfectly :)

 I did break two needles in the process, but that is completely my own fault, for not paying attention where the zipper ends.

 The pattern also includes two smaller bags, the dopp kit and a smaller travel pouch. Which are both super cute! The travel pouch comes together really quickly and is super versatile and its size is perfect!

The dopp kit is also super useful, as I could squeeze in all my toiletries. Which means a lot, cause I always bring a lot of stuff with me. The only mistake I made is that I didn't add the contrasting piece on the backside, instead I just cut it out of one piece. I didn't do this on purpose, but I don't really mind now. The only thing is that I didn't interface this piece, so it's a little bit softer than it's supposed to be.
Ooops..
Jenn also added a small zipper pull which you can make out of leather, super cute!

Overall I'm super happy with this pattern and my new bags! I've packed everything and am ready to go travelling tonight! I also packed some new and unblogged makes (one of them is a bikini!), which I will photograph in Bali, so that will come soon :)




20 comments:

  1. Whoa, you move fast! Love these, they look so pro. Happy travels in Bali!

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  2. They look great! I loved the bags when I first saw the pictures on the Grainline site. Have fun in Bali!

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  3. They look great! I can't believe how quickly you made them. It is awesome to see people branch out into non-clothing (but still useable) sewing. Bon voyage!

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  4. Those are so chic! I should try to make some!

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  5. Oh cool!! I've been waiting to see someone else make this set up! I love it!!

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  6. Wow! You made these so fast! They look great!!! Have a wonderful trip! Take me with you!

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  7. Just looking at buying this set! I would love to make it, but always feel so unmotivated to sew bags when I could be sewing clothes! Lol - you can't go wrong with grainline though, and I agree on the bronze - good choice! :)

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  8. SO CUTE! Oh my goodness, you really did crank them out. They look great and it seems like such a practical set. Storage is an issue at my apt, so a big bag that I can fold up is better than a suitcase.

    Have fun in Bali!!!

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  9. happy travels! you'll be the most stylish person traveling to bali, especially with those bags :)

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  10. Thanks Sophie! So far Bali has been amazing :)

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  11. Thanks! Are you planning on making them as well?

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  12. Thanks Lisette! They sew up very quick indeed, I think the cutting part was the most time consuming with all the different layers..

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  13. Thanks Rachel! I highly recommend the pattern :) You can fit so much stuff in these bags!

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  14. Thanks! Are you planning on making some as well?

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  15. Haha Sonja! I'm sure you could fit into the duffle as handluggage ;)

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  16. Ahh yes I know that sewing clothes is a bit more rewarding, but it felt very cool stuffing a lot of my handmade clothes into my handmade duffle :) I would really recommend it!

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  17. Thanks! I agree, you can fold this bag up really small :) or even use it to store fabric when you're not using it! Would love to see your version of this pattern.. Bali is super amazing, we had some good weather, but now in Ubud it's been raining this morning, which gives me an excuse to blog a bit.. Haha!

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  18. I don't think I will, I bought a new East-pack travel trolley 3 years ago, and it serves me absolutely perfectly - yesterday it brought home 2 dresses and fabric for 5 or 6 project from Barcelona without even complaining. So although I love the patterns, I don't think they would get much use... Maybe later when my trolley wears out...

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  19. how did you use your machine to sew in the lining? I'm making these now and just finished the dopp kit. that I had to hand sew in the lining, and I'd like to avoid that on the larger bag. Thank you!

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