New handbag...
I spent most of yesterday afternoon piecing together a bag for myself. I searched high and low on the net for suitable bags but I couldn't find anything I really liked. I like bigger bags - I guess it's a security thing because I only ever carry my keys, wallet and phone. I thought about what I wanted in a bag - rounded base, narrow opening (so there was no need for a clasp), a splash of colour but not too much and most of all big enough to be practical but not so big that I lose my keys in it. This is what I came up with
Made from woollen fabric given to me (thanks Mum) and cotton from my scrap pack
I was a bit lazy and didn't measure anything but it has come out the perfect size for me. If I ever made another one I would take my time doing the strap. I had so much trouble trying to picture how to stitch it so that when I turned the bag the right way the strap would be the right way. I completely confused myself but after unpicking it once I sat down and figured it out.
Elijah will be back this afternoon and I have sewing bits and pieces all over the lounge. I have a reiki appointment this morning which I'm a little nervous about but have been assured that I will feel much more relaxed afterward. I think it's more a fear of the unknown even though I did google it. I will try anything so long as I don't have to pop pills!
Very nice!! You are amazing at just making patterns up - I aspire to be able to do the same one day...
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thats awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! you are so clever :)
ReplyDeleteYour bag is great. Love the fabric you have used.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWOW I need someone to take my two adorables for a weekend or a week so I can achieve so so much!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag - and good luck with the Reiki - love to hear how it goes xxx
Cat
Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteRenee - I think you can either work with patterns or without, in my case I struggle trying to work out somebody else's workings iykwim
Cat - reiki was certainly well out of my comfort zone but at the same time very relaxing. He taught me how to breathe properly - as stupid as it sounds it is something I don't do well!
I love the Amy Butler fabric with the woollen fabric - your very clever working out a pattern!
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