sorry for more crappy rainy day pics
I used mmmcrafts free basic messenger bag pattern, which I can't say enough good things about. I've tried to make a messenger bag in the past and it was all sorts of disaster, so I was a little scared to try this one.
I was scared for nothing though because Larissa's instructions are crystal clear and straight up dummy proofed. If I can do it, anybody can do it.
The outer fabric is that $5 corduroy that I've been using, the lining is leftover (from THIS project) home dec weight fabric from Ikea. Since the corduroy is fairly light, I also used fusible web to stiffen it up a bit.
The bag has a nice substantial weight to it, which I love. I want to take it everywhere with me! After seeing the finished product, hubby is ok with crafting with freezer paper now, heehee.
6 comments:
I think this is something even I could do! Maybe.
Well done! I want one (a girl can never have enough bags). :D :D
oooh I love it! I bought freezer paper today... we'll see where that goes :)
That's fantastic, Christina! When I first saw the picture of the bag (before I read the blog post), I thought it was a store bought bag you decorated, because it looks so nicely done. Great job!
Love, love, love it!!!! Your workmanship is superb and I love the stenciling. Kudos!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE it! it turned out GREAT!
Love the bag too!
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