Goopy Sack

Beginnings

The Goopy Sack was born out of a growing hatred of tote bags. I don't like how they rest on my shoulder and one strap always falls down and they were becoming a nuisance.

I wanted a cross-body catch all bag to just throw my junk into and head out the door. There's no hidden surprises, just a sack for my stuff.

Features

Simple Pattern

The pattern is constructed from two drop shaped fabric pieces connected along their edges by a long rectangluar fabric scrap.

Simple Hardware

The strap is connected to the bag via a brass swivel snaphook.

The synching mechanism uses paracord that runs through an upper seam in the bag and secures closed via a black plastic cordstop.

Adjustable Strap

The strap is made from 3/4" woven synthetic strap material. I over-estimated the material needed and used about 5' of strap for this bag.

In My Life

I like this bag because it's a grab bag of my stuff. It usually has enough room to fit all of the things I need for the day and it doesn't over-promise or under deliver on what I need.
I needed a cross-body bag to store my things while I'm out and about and the Goopy Sack does exactly that.

The bag was designed to fit a 15" laptop and any other trinkets or things one may need throughout the day.

In these context photos, I packed:

15" Laptop
Book
Sketchbooks and pen
Extra Pair of Socks (you never know)
Hat
Over-Ear Headphones
Water Bottle
Keys
Airpods

AND I still had room in the Goopy Sack for more items.

Unfinished Business

This project was helpful to get me back onto the sewing machine. From estimating the length of the strap in a Hobby Lobby to predicting the bag size and shrinkage from seam allowances, this bag challenged the designer in me.

Moving forward, I would like future bags to feature different closure methods, hidden seams, more creative patterns, and differing color combinations.

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