Excess Baggage - Project - Part 2

UPDATED PICS - Jan 27th

-bag itself-

-bag on hot model-

This is the progress as of 8:30pm PST tonight. Although the bag is a success for testing the general pattern and materials, there are many changes in order for the next run.

1. It need to be much taller. I made this model on the short side to conserve vinyl. This bag only required one of the 5 vinyl posters I was given.
2. The edges and corners are razor sharp. I need to devise either a method of preventing this or come up with a “edging” material.
3. I’ve forgotten how to finish off stitches. I need to google that and relearn. Otherwise this thing is gonna fall apart fast.
4. Pockets and any “intricate” strap attachments will need to be made before the main bag seams are stitched. I had a hell of a time trying to manipulate the vinyl once the main seams were in place.
5. Need to determine most comfortable strap settings.

All of this noted, I will sort it out tomorrow. Time for a beer and a cigarette. Celebrate a job well done.