![Enigma inside in process](https://artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230526_163843_wm-sm-300x225.jpg)
So, I know this Enigma process must seem interminable. It seems like it is taking me forever to finish it and I have to keep reminding myself that working all week prevents me from sewing much during the week. Today I have time off and I will use it for sewing.
As an aside, I enjoyed my trip, but I am frothing with excitement thinking about actual sewing. AND, then, being able to actually sew.
![Enigma inside binding - detail](https://artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230526_163901_wm-sm-300x225.jpg)
The photo above shows the inside of the pouch. The intersection of the bottom and the side panels has a binding. This is a challenging method of finishing a bag. Sara doesn’t use it very often. When she does, I know there was no other way. The video shows Sara easily sewing the binding by machine. I took the coward’s way out and sewed it by hand. The part by the zipper was really hard. Zipper tape is no joke to sew through.
![Enigma inside pocket - detail](https://artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230526_163852_wm-sm-225x300.jpg)
I have only a step or two left to do and I hope to finish today so I can still post it on the sew-a-long and possibly win a prize.
Next, I will sew the inside pocket.
I used the video more for this bag than other bags. I didn’t try to understand directions that were confusing. I just went straight to the video. I kind of feel like I cheated, but I also don’t care that much.