It's a Cinch Bag

I've been meaning to make the It's a Cinch Bag from Patterns for Pirates since it was released. It is a free pattern and there is even a video tutorial if you're more of a visual learner. I pulled three fabrics from my stash and got cutting.

I made the strap using a bias binding tool instead of sewing then turning that much tubing. I did use my favorite bodkin to get it threaded into the channel.

I added some lightweight fusible interfacing to the outer bag panels to give the bag a little more structure. The pattern doesn't call for it, but I am glad I decided to try it.

Seeing it finished, gives me so many ideas for ways to personalize this fun little bag.

What will fit inside this fun little bag? Well, five skeins of yarn fit quite nicely. I took it with me to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. More about that trip, and the yarn, in my next post.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle
Fiskars Rotary Cutter
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion
Fiskars 8-inch scissors
Juki TL-2010Q
Clover Bodkin
Bias Tape Maker
Heat'n Bond Non-Woven Lightweight Fusible Interfacing