I bought Amy Butler's pattern for this bag two years ago, and have only just got round to making it. I have been attached by the hip to my sewing machine for three afternoons, and although I still have to finish the lining and make the false bottom I got so over excited that I had to share it!
I did alter two things, one was that I piped the top of the side pockets as well, and I also only used one layer of heavy interfacing on all of the outer panel. I have no idea where to begin in finding Peltex (I don't know if that's a me-thing or and English-thing) and also I like my bags to have a little give in them! I just love it!
I also made the luggage tag. I drafted the pattern myself and managed to make a strap with a buckle, but I need a few more goes to get better. The best bit about the luggage tag is that it takes barely any fabric. As I'm going to be travelling soon I'm about to embark on the passport cover and the travel card holder...!
I would definitely consider making one again, although I'd consider using a heavier weight fabric for the outer. All in all it wasn't as daunting a project as I had read it could be and the result is immensely satisfying!
