The Mail Sack Re-Visited

Back in 2009 (wow....a long time ago), I did a pattern review on the Mail Sack by Pink Chalk Studio.
I had long forgotten about this pattern/bag until recently when one of my daughter's teachers asked me to make her one.

I pulled out the pattern and quickly remembered how much fun this bag was to make, and how quickly it came together.  Since it was so long ago that I posted that review, and my picture taking skills have improved some, I thought I would share the beauty of this bag properly.

Here is the mini version I made for my daughter's teacher this week:

She wanted the bright gypsy paisley red fabric from Michael Miller to be the base.  I recommended the yellow Henna Garden to compliment the yoke and strap.

I put a divided slip pocket in the interior and added the magnetic snap.  My strap measured 44" which I find to be the perfect length for an average height woman.

I had so much fun making this bag, I decided to put together another for my shop. 

For this bag I choose to utilize one of the newest fabrics in my collection....Surf from Michael Miller.  I complimented it with a nice white linen for the base.

The great thing about this bag is it lends itself nicely to embroidery.  The base piece is the perfect size for a 5x7 hoop!  Once again, I felt compelled to use Scribbled Vines by Meringue Designs.  I used gray and black rayon thread to match the top fabric.

 

I finished off the bag by giving it the divided interior pocket and snap closure as well as a zippered pocket.

I used a gray Kona Cotton for the interior.

I highly recommend this pattern if you are looking for a quick, easy and satisfying sew.   Both of the bags I made were the mini version - I have yet to make the large version, but it is on my list!
Happy Sewing!