The Companion Carpet Bag - Larger Version

After testing Samantha's awesome Companion Carpet Bag in the smaller version late last year, I couldn't wait for 1 January to roll around so I could get the pattern for the larger 12 inch frame version.

And it was worth the wait. I love how roomy this bag is, I think I could almost fit the kitchen sink in it. I see a few more Companion Carpet Bags in my future, as I think they will make the perfect gift and they are a pretty quick sew, one night to cut out and interface and one night to sew it up.

 I used pleather for the first time and was kicking myself that I had been a bit afraid of sewing with it previously. It looks kinda awesome and was actually easy to sew. I even managed it without a leather sewing foot, turns out a bit of sellotape on the bottom of your normal presser foot is a great hack!

I modified the pattern slightly to create two large slip pockets spanning the width of the bag. They ended up a bit gappy so next time I will elasticise the tops so that the contents will stay put in them.

This bag is also big enough to take some serious bag bling. I am loving this fantastic Hand Made medallion from Emmaline Bags and at 2.25 inches diameter you really need a large bag to get the bag to bling proportion right.

And a side by side comparison of the 8.5inch tube bag and the 12 inch tube bag.

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Simone

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Bag Stats
The Companion Carpet Bag 12" Frame size by At Home with Mrs H
Outer Fabric - IKEA Botanical Print - Upholstery weight
Inner Fabric - Marmalade by Bonnie and Camille
Frame Channel - Pleather from Spotlight
Bag Bling - Emmaline Bags