New sewing pattern: Summer Moves On Hobo

Yes, summer moves on and I can't believe it is September already. I've promised this pattern for a couple weeks now and - with the move to our new house finally behind us - I am happy to finally announce the release of the Summer Moves On Hobo, which is now available in my pattern store!

If you have read my blog hop post from last week you might have already seen a few pictures of this new bag design. I tried to go a little crazy adding pockets to the bag exterior: there are six of them (plus another two on the inside)! Four of the six exterior pockets are slip pockets and then I added another two small zipper pockets, to make the bag look more interesting and to kind of have a designated front side of the bag.

The slip pockets and zipper pockets on the bag front

This bag has a top zipper closure

The zipper has a top zipper closure and one handle that is connected to the bag with two handle extenders and two O-rings. I also added accents to the top corners of the bag.

Inside there are two spacious slip pockets which help keep your things organized in this large hobo bag!

So many pockets!

Have a look at all the bags my pattern testers made, aren't they all gorgeous? :)

First up is Ree from Sincerely, Ree. I recently called her the fastest sewer on this planet and I think she really deserves this moniker! She completed her Summer Moves On Hobo in no time and yet again I am amazed by her awesome fabric choices!

This is the first time that Tammy tested for me and she also did an awesome job. I love the contrast that the bright accents and the zippers create on her bag!

Tonya made this colorful bag, at a time she way very busy harvesting and canning veggies from her backyard. I am very glad she still decided to participate in testing this pattern for me. Thanks Tonya!

Look at this awesome fabric pattern of Erin's bag! I am loving this, the color contrasts are amazing and that giant red fish on the back side looks so cool!

Jenniffer picked this very elegant fabric for her Summer Moves On Hobo. The red and brown shades look great together and I also love the little heart shaped tag on the zipper!

I have long wanted to make a hobo, so I hope you like this new design.
Enjoy the end of summer everyone. While being a little sad that those gorgeous summer days will be over soon I still always enjoy this part of the year. It might have been a little influential on the name I chose for the bag I admit :)

Happy Labor Day!