Another Stowe bag but bigger! This fella was hard earned; right before sewing the final bias tape binding I realized I (literally) sewed the wrong sides together. Took it all apart. Got to the final binding a second time and was short on bias tape. While shopping for new bias tape I found a color that better matched the fabric, so I took it all apart again. Sewing it the 3rd time was the charm (thaaaank goodness).
Pattern: Stowe Bag by Grainline Studio; 100% linen from Joann Fabric
New skills: Piecing & matching patterned fabrics
Lessons: Check yer dang right/wrong sides before sewing them! :)
If thread doesn't exactly match the color of fabric, thread that's darker than the fabric will be less visible than one that's lighter.
Measuring bias tape is more accurate if it's pinned to the fabric rather than eyeballed (I ended up with a difference of >1/2" between the two techniques), and on the final circle of bias tape you can take out just enough pins to sew and press the ends, then quickly re-pin to attach it to the bag
What I'd do differently: Pay more attention earlier to save more time & effort later on. I'm glad I swapped the bias tape color though, the final product makes me happy
