Since I am starting a new Bag of the Month Club to get myself motivated to sew again I thought I would add a post from the last Bag of the Month Club that I did back in October of 2018. I chose this one because it had pictures of my dear Egon with it. He is such a handsome fellow. 
The pattern is called the Carter and it is by Swoon Patterns. I am a real fan of her designs. Her bags are nice and stable and the instructions clear. This one features two open compartments and a zippered compartment in between.
I was nervous to start this one because it called for rivets, which I had never done. They looked so intimidating but were actually quite easy! I was so surprised. The club is really pushed me out of my comfort zone and making me try new techniques. I hope this new round does the same. The push locks were new for me too.
For this bag I didnāt use my normal focus type fabrics and went with Tim Holtz Eclectic instead. I had to have the fabric when I saw it at my local store but had no idea what I would use it for. I think it went well with this pattern. I put the āRā in the front since that is my initial, so I did fussy cut.
Thanks for checking it out. I just figured this board needed some more purse/bag love. 
And I was lucky enough to now be the owner of this bag! Itās amazingly created and I canāt wait to see where your new bagalong takes you.
That looks so pro. Iām going to be watching for all your purse and bag posts. It is so hard choosing just the right one, I love seeing what you made because you show the details so well. I am going to find the perfect bag pattern for myself this year, Iām determined!
Awe. I am so glad you liked it!
I really like the shape of the bag. Very nice!
You always do such a good job on the bags. This is really lovely
I have this pattern sitting in my queue, this may be the kick in the pants I need to get going on it! Love it!!
@bethntim Iād love to see the fabrics you choose!
Oooh I love it! I may need to check this pattern out! 
Now thatās a stylish cat, uhm, bag! I have a couple patterns I have purchased to make bags, but I havenāt really moved past tote bags. I am excited to be inspired by your new works.
The bag is totally cool. But I have to admit, it was the kitty that caught my attention initially! 
Your bags are quite inspirationalā¦unique fabrics and beautiful constructionā¦
Thatās what he is there for. Heās the bate to make you click. Ha! 
I totally get it! Iām not above using my fluffy orange kitty in my social media posts to get extra attention to my jewelry!!
Awesome! I love the mix of the Tim Holtz with the leather/faux leather. Great texture contrast.
That is just gorgeous!
Itās faux.
The bag is amazing, glad that you decided to try the pattern. I really like the colour and pattern of the bag, and the kitty is adorable! No wonder you wanted to use the picture.
That is a really great bag! and I love Egon 
I love the shape of that and the straps and buckles!