So Simply Stephanie

I've spent so much time knitting lately that my sewing projects have been gathering dust.  So... yesterday I spent some much needed time at my cutting table & sewing machine.  I finished up 3 gift sets for my midwife and her assistants.  Now I'm working on finishing the Cabrio Tote Sew-Along . Finish outer shell and make pockets (Steps 7-8) Magnet Clasp and Finish Lining (Steps 9-10)   This piece looks better in real life - I forgot to straighten out the fabric & pocket before I took the photo.   ...and done! Finish the Tote (Steps 12-14)- - - - - - - - March 2- 8  

Here is my progress for the Cabrio Tote Sew-Along . Step 2: Cut out the pieces Steps 3-6: Straps and outer shell gathered Tomorrow I will be starting steps 7-8 (finishing the outer shell & making pockets).  And you can still join in the sew-along fun! Here is the timeline (just catch up & post pictures  when you can): Gather Fabric and supplies (Step1)- - - - - - Jan. 18- Feb. 1 (2weeks)  Cut out the pieces (Step 2)- - - - - - - - - - - - -Feb. 2- Feb. 8  Straps and Outer Shell Panel gathered (Step 3-6) -- - Feb. 9- Feb. 15 
 Finish outer shell and make pockets (Step 7-8) - - - - - Feb. 16- Feb. 22  Magnet Clasp and Finish Lining (Step 9-11) - - - - - - Feb. 23- March 1  Finish the Tote (Step 12-14)- - - - - - - - March 2- 8

I am going to be participating in the Cabrio Tote Sew Along  over at Sew Spoiled .   (There is even a  coupon code for the pattern on the sew along post!)  I have been eying this pattern for a while... and well, now I have no excuse not to buy it.  This amazing bag converts from a shoulder bag to a backpack, which I love! photo from Sew Spoiled If you'd like to join in the fun, here is the timeline for the sew along- Gather Fabric and supplies (Step1)- - - - - - Jan. 18- Feb. 1 (2weeks)  Cut out the pieces (Step 2)- - - - - - - - - - - - -Feb. 2- Feb. 8  Straps and Outer Shell Panel gathered (Step 3-6) -- - Feb. 9- Feb. 15 
 Finish outer shell and make pockets (Step 7-8) - - - - - Feb. 16- Feb. 22  Magnet Clasp and Finish Lining (Step 9-11) - - - - - - Feb. 23- March 1  Finish the Tote (Step 12-14)- - - - - - - - March 2- 8 I already have the main fabric for this bag so I spent a little time yesterday buying ...