My First Sewn Bag and Crochet Hook Case

Hi Friends! The other day I decided to take a crack at sewing a bag. I did choose one of the simplest bag pattern I could find and sewing it went really smoothly. I didn't encounter any complications with the pattern or the instructions. I can't say the same for the crochet case. The bag was easier to sew than it was to sew the crochet hook case.

The crochet case was actually an afterthought. After I finished the bag, I realized that it fit 3 to 4 large skeins of yarn so I decided to sew a matching crochet hook case. For the bag I used McCall's MP275 and for the crochet hook case, I used McCall's M4728 patterns.

I really don't like the lace but the pattern called for a trim and I didn't have one on hand that would match the colors of my bag so I decided that the lace was the next best thing. I did use a heavy weight interfacing but I feel it wasn't stiff enough so the next time I create this bag, I'm going to layer the interfacing. I read an Amy Butler article stating that it's okay to layer the interfacing.

I used home decor fabric rather than regular cotton fabric. I wanted it to be of a more sturdy fabric so it would feel more like a bag and be a bit more durable.

I used the left over fabric from the pajama capri that I had sewn a week ago and it worked out nicely. The bag also has a nice large pocket that fit my crochet case perfectly.

Okay. . .creating this crochet hook case was not complication free. First of all, the instructions were a little confusing but I think it's due to my lack of experience with sewing. This is only the 3rd project I've sewn using a pattern and the instructions are not very detailed. I guess they are assuming that you already know how to sew and don't need detailed instructions. Excuse me, I need more explanation than a one sentence instruction. LOL!

Secondly. . .I did not have a marking pen or pencil to draw the stitch lines and such so I had to measure as I sew each crochet hook pocket. I was meaning to buy a marker but had forgotten to pick one up yesterday when I stopped by Joanns. If you're new to sewing, I highly recommend that you purchase a marking pen or pencil. As I found out, it's essential!


In the end, I did figure out the instructions and I'm happy with the end results. I will definitely make another one. Sometimes you need to try a pattern once as a practice project, then the next time you create it, sewing it becomes so much easier. I probably could sew this crochet hook case in an hour the next time I sew it. In the end it's actually a super easy project to sew.

I'm thinking of sewing another bag. . .a different one. I asked my daughter if she was interested in my sewing this bag for her and she was non-pulsed about it so I found a pattern that I think she'll like. I'll also use a neutral pattern fabric. . .she's not exactly thrilled about the floral prints.

Anyway, that's it for today. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

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