Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
If you haven’t heard, the newest issue of Making Magazine just made its debut! This is issue number 6 and the theme is Black & White – my favorite! I couldn’t say no to contributing. It’s just way to much fun to join in. So that’s how the Making Bag was born. The opportunity of using black and white as my jumping point made this bag so much fun to sew and design.
I was inspired to make a smaller carry-all type bag that would be perfect for stashing a small project (although I’ve heard rumors that someone fit their sweater project inside!) yet still be something you can carry on your shoulder. I started with a completely different design, but then after multiple rounds of prototyping, I landed on this sweet little bucket bag. I love its flat bottom and asymmetric design. As you can probably tell with the Fika Tote and now the Making Bag, I’ve been having fun playing with asymmetry!
Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
The zipper on the exterior is easy to install (I promise!) and easy to use even when you have the bag on your shoulder. Plus there’s a small interior zip pocket to keep any small pieces nice and secure, but don’t feel like you have to add it if you don’t need it. Carrie (the editor, designer, and photographer behind Making) even had her friend, Rachel Gloria Adams, screen print a special canvas just for this bag! It’s called Fray and it is sooo beautiful! Also, if you’re looking for a kit, the Making team has put one together and it’s gorgeous! Stop by and grab a kit (it contains the Fray print, lining fabric, zippers, and webbing that you’ll need. I think they’ll go fast!
Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
If you’re curious what else is inside this issue I think you’re in for a treat! Of course there is such a nice variety of knitting projects, which I’m still drooling over. This Krunet Hat, designed by Mary Jane Mucklestone) is calling my name. I feel like I might need to make that to jump start my knitting again! Sonya Phillips contributed an amazing top (the Array Shirt) which I feel like putting on my cutting table right now, the Branta Apron is one I’m definitely making (designed by Sam Lamb), and the Japanese Linen Tote by my friend Karen Stevens is looking so tempting! Plus there’s so much more. This issue is over 150 pages of inspiration and projects! I think you’ll love it.
Photography by Carrie Bostick Hoge & Ashley Yousling
If you haven’t gotten a copy yet, I have some listed in my shop now. So feel free to pick one up if you’re interested. Also, let me know if you’d be interested in a zipper/webbing kit for the Making Bag.
I hope you like the new pattern, the Making Bag. I’m excited to make a few more and maybe even start a new knitting project to go in it!
Dear Anna-I love this tote so much!
Looking forward to making this bag and would love a zipper and webbing source
Hi Juliann, thanks for letting me know your interest in the kits, I’ll do my best to get some put together. ?
Love the bag.
Love the bag and yes, please, for the webbing and zipper! …how do you think the forage fabrics would work for this? I sewed two garments and LOVE the fabric, but I’m not sure it’s the right weight for a bag. Thanks, Anna!
Hi Mary, thanks for letting me know your interest in the kits, I’ll do my best to get some put together. 🙂 I think Forage would be okay, I would definitely suggest adding SF101 to the exterior pieces if you’re using it for that since the pattern is written for canvas weight. Hope that helps! 🙂
I would like a kit for this!
Making Magazine no. 6/ Black + White I’d really love to get your making bag pattern. I can’t find anywhere else to contact you Could you please email me about postage costs to Australia. Thanks
Hi Kerry, my contact info is on my contact page: https://blog.noodle-head.com/contact The bag pattern (the Making Bag) I contributed to the magazine is available in this issue of Making Magazine Issue No.6 Black + White linked above (although I’m almost sold out in my own shop) or at https://makingzine.com/ or check your local yarn shop. ? Thanks!
Love the bag and yes, please, for the webbing and zipper!
I’ll do my best to get some kits organized! Thanks!:)
Lovely tote!! Also love the pretty lace and stripe shawl in the first photo…is the pattern available?
Lovely Bag!!. Also lovely bag in the first photo…is there a pattern available?
Meant to say …Also lovely lace and stripe shawl in first photo…is there a pattern available?
Hey Esther, sorry about not responding sooner! The shawl is also in the same issue of the magazine, it’s called the Quill shawl. 🙂
I see others are as confused as I am as to how to get the pattern for the Making Bag. Is it in the Magazine? Please Reply. Thanks
Hi Vicki, I think the others were asking about the knit shawl in the picture. The bag pattern (the Making Bag) I contributed to the magazine is available in this issue of Making Magazine Issue No.6 Black + White linked above or at https://makingzine.com/ or check your local yarn shop. 🙂 Thanks!
Got the magazine and want to make the Making Bag. Would love a kit for the zippers and webbing. How can we find out when they might be available?
hello! 🙂 I’d like to get them put together for next week, but I’m waiting on a zipper restock at the moment. Otherwise, you can order single zippers from my shop now.
Another wonderful Noodlehead Bag! It’s quite hard for me to source Making Magazine in Australia. Will you be making this bag pattern available in PDF on your website at some point?
That would be great available in PDF To ship the book to Australia is just too expensive.
Hi Kerry, here’s a list of Australian stockists: https://makingzine.com/pages/stockists#Outside-of%20North%20America.Australia if you wanted the magazine. The PDF of my contribution (the Making Bag) will be available in the Spring in my shop. 🙂
Thanks Dee! Yes! The stand alone PDF pattern will be available in the Spring. I’ll keep you posted on a date. ?
Hi Anna, this bag is fantastic!! I love it. But I live in Germany, getting the magazine is not possible. Please make a PDF with the pattern on your website to purchase!
Yes! The stand alone PDF pattern will be available in the Spring. I’ll keep you posted on a date. 🙂