Foxglove Yoga Bag in Cactus Print- a Custom Order

This yoga bag was a custom order that I made recently. I made this style bag not too long ago that my friend purchased from me for her yoga class. A woman in the yoga class kept admiring the bag she told me and so she finally ordered one. 

She chose this cactus print fabric that I had, which is a great choice for a large bag as it really shows off the print well. 

This yoga bag (which can be used for other things too, like a travel bag or diaper bag) has so many great features. The top of the bag has an adjustable strap and hook to hold a yoga/exercise mat or a rolled towel. The front zipper pocket is pleated for holding something like a pair of shoes.  The back of the bag also has pleats, but no pocket. Those pleats help the bag to expand if the bag inside is full of stuff. The sides of the bag each have an elastic pocket which is perfect for a water bottle and a spray bottle. Inside the bag I added a zippered pocket and a large slip pocket that closes with a snap. I added purse feet on the bottom of the bag too. The bag closes with a zipper to keep the contents secure.

This is a beast of a bag! While my sewing machine handled the thick layers without a problem, it was the maneuvering of the bag under the presser foot that was quite the undertaking. 

The bag measures 17.75" W x 12.75" H x 5" D.

Front zippered pocket can hold a pair of shoes or other large items. The yoga mat secures to the top of the bag with an adjustable strap and hook. Or a towel can be rolled up and held there instead.

Looking down on top of the yoga bag there is a zipper closure.

The front of the yoga bag without the yoga mat attached.

Side view of the yoga bag showing the elastic pockets that hold a water bottle or spray bottle.

Closeup of the front zipper pocket showing the zipper pull with a "handmade" charm dangling.

Inside the front zipper pocket, held open with a pen that I include with the bags I make.

Label I added inside bag that reads, "You look beautiful".

Looking inside the bag at the large slip pocket that closes with a snap.

Matching little wallet that I included with the yoga bag.

Inside view of the little wallet. I added my business cards inside the wallet.

Another closer look of the wallet.

Looking inside the yoga bag from the top.

The back side of the yoga bag with the pleats.

Closer look at the side elastic pocket.

I quilted the bottom through a double layer of heavyweight stabilizer and added purse feet.

The customer was so pleased with this bag and that makes it so worthwhile. Nothing thrills me more than to know I have a happy satisfied customer!

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Foxglove Yoga Bag

My good friend asked me about making a yoga bag. I was up for the challenge of not only making one, but making the right one that would hold all the items that she need to carry to her hot yoga class. I scoured the internet looking for yoga bag styles, thinking I could design my own bag or use a similar pattern I already have and make changes to. But mostly what I found was a yoga bag that carried a yoga mat and nothing else. That just wouldn't do! 

My friend needs to carry her yoga mat, 2 large yoga blocks, a towel, her face mask, a spray bottle (for hot yoga), her keys, cell phone (I think?) and a couple of smaller items too. The styles of bags I saw online (whether the bag itself was for sale or a pattern) just wasn't going to work at all. Then I found a great bag pattern that can work for a yoga/exercise bag or a diaper bag too. The only changes I made were to add a large divided slip pocket inside instead of the elastic gathered pockets and I added a zippered pocket inside too, I quilted the bottom of the bag and I topstitched around the gusset both inside and out for a nice look and for more added security for the seams, and I used a larger #5 zipper for the front pocket and the closure of the bag, which I think looks much nicer.

I wanted to make sure this bag would work for her, so I decided to make one so she could put all her things in the bag to make sure I didn't need to alter the size or add or subtract anything. If I needed to make any changes, then she could choose the fabric she wanted and I would make it for her. She placed her items inside and everything fit well and she ended up buying this bag from me. I couldn't be more pleased it worked for her and she loved it.

This bag measures: 17.75" W x 12.75" H x 5" D

The print has dragons on it. The front is a pleated zipper pocket, which is large enough to hold most shoes. 

The sides of the bag each have an elastic pocket, which is perfect for holding a spray bottle and a water bottle in the other pocket. Or toss in your keys for easy access if you only need one pocket for water.

The top of the bag is wide for holding the rolled up mat which hooks in place with a D-ring and a swivel hook. The main bag closes with a zipper.

Lots of room inside the bag. A zipper pocket on one side and a divided slip pocket on the other side.

I made this divided slip pocket large.

Fully loaded with the mat secured on top.

Inside the front zipper pocket.

The back of the bag is pleated too, but has no zipper pocket. I can add a second zipper pocket here if needed (for an additional cost of course).

The bottom of the bag has a stabilizer to keep it sturdy and purse feet. I quilted the bottom to really hold the stabilizer in place.

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Diaper Bag and Changing Pads



Diaper bag made with a brown batik fabric.

 I made the diaper bag and changing pads for my daughter when she was expecting her first child.
The changing pads I used flannel on one side and ripstop nylon on the other side. The pads fold up and are attached with Velcro hook and loop tape.

Diaper chnaging pad folded close with Velcro closure.

Diaper changing and opened with flannel side up and the yellow ripstop nylon down.

Folds into the center first and then folds up to close.

Folding up to close with the Velcro closure.

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