Getting into it

I finished constructing the outside of the Weekender bag. Check it out:

And because I'm really good at avoiding homework, I threw this quickie together yesterday:

This is my version of the Trapeze Dress in Heather Ross's book (I think it's weekend projects or something). I had to add the tie because it looked too much like a maternity dress otherwise. I have to do some tweaking to the top, but overall I'm happy with it.