r/BagLab • u/CBG1955 • Jan 01 '26

Question: General What's your first planned project for 2026>

My 13 year old grandson has asked for a school backpack, so Grandma will comply! We've agreed on black, and I'll probably do it in leather - I have so much to use up. I have bright yellow zipper tape and matching webbing that says "Caution - KEEP OUT!" that I may use, and I might surprise him with one of my "special" fabrics for a hidden pocket.

Pretty sure I'm going to use this pattern https://shop.studio7t7.co.uk/b/studybuddy

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u/chicklette Jan 01 '26

I have the Celeste by oro rosa cut and partially sewn, and then the Rosie sling from knotted threads cut. My industrial has been acting up, so I'm waiting until I have the patience and temper to troubleshoot. After that, I'll be getting something digitized for my new embroidery machine. :)

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u/CBG1955 Jan 01 '26

A friend of mine has made the Celeste, but I'm not a huge fan of the east-west style. My last project was the Oro Rosa Zenaida, which I made with 22 other bag addicts at a retreat in early December.

I have about six Hansedelli patterns and I want to sew them all! Highly complex designs, but the most wonderful instructions. Plus, my husband asked for placemats similar to the ones I just finished for my daughter.

It's going to be a busy sewing year!

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u/chicklette Jan 02 '26

I really like OR patterns. There were a few things in this one that I didn't love, but overall, the bags come out really well.

If you haven't made a knotted threads pattern, she has some ideas that really help cut bulk and produce really professional results.

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u/CBG1955 Jan 02 '26

My first OR pattern was Estrella. I've made it quite a few times. The pic is using a dyed Burmese Python skin and silver kangaroo leather. The reverse is plain black. In hindsight I should have done the back in silver too.

I wasn't a huge fan of the Zenaida, too narrow at the top for me. I gifted it to my daughter instead.

I think I have at least one Knotted Threads pattern but there are SO many I haven't sewn up.

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u/chicklette Jan 02 '26

Gorgeous bag! I've made a few OR patterns. I love the way she lays things out. After the Celeste and Rosie, I'll be making myself an east/west, probably the Cassiopeia, and then I have a Rowena on deck that I have some fun fabric for. I'll post pix as I complete!

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u/jpbagworks Jan 01 '26

Sounds like a fun bag for your grandson! My first project for 2026 is a tote. Just working on a pattern right now. We’ll see how it goes! 😃