Runaround Bag Pattern by Noodlehead Rocks!

I was given some beautiful fabric from Tanzania around Christmas time and I wanted to find just the right project for it. I've made 4 of these runaround bags by noodlehead. I love them! I scaled the pattern to 80% because I didn't want a giant bag. Turns out it wouldn't have been massive, but that's ok, this is just the right size. There is a zipper pocket inside and I love the instructions for how to make it. It only sounds tricky until you try it. There's also a regular slip pocket and I added a tag and ring to hook my keys to so I won't lose them in the bottom.

Sweet Pea is 10 now and definitely interested in sewing. She's done a couple of projects now and she's currently making one of these bags. It's challenging for her (especially the gathering at the bottom of the bag and lining) but she's doing well. This is a great project for the 'advanced beginner'. :) Is that a category?

The lining fabric has a picture in the middle as well as writing and I wasn't too sure what I could make from it, but the lining from the bags is perfect. I love that I was able to keep the words.

You can find the pattern here.