I've been taking the bus for the last 6 months and I keep changing bags, they are either too big, too small, not "professional" enough, or not the right color. Basically not perfect. I love bags, and I change them often, but lately I've just wanted something I can use everyday, that will hold my purse contents, iPod, cell phone, PDA, whatever book I'm reading at the time, my camera when I need it, and some lunch! That's a large order, but I didn't want it to be too big. So I started sketching and decided I wanted it to look good too. I'd just got some great fabric at Wal-Mart of all places, for $2 a yard, and I knew it would be great with any coat, especially my jean jacket. I really am so happy with the result, I put a zipper in (my first on a purse) with pockets inside for all my stuff, and it's got a shape I love, with a little pleat on the top. The dimensions are around 14"x10"x3". Not too big and not too small. It's funny, but I used an old belt for the handles. I can wear it over my shoulder, or it still looks good as a "handbag" type as well. I was having issues for a while on what to do for handles, whether to do them out of the same fabric, but when I went looking through my old belts this one was too perfect. After completing everything else on the bag, it just finished it off, so I sewed them on the next morning. (I was amazed that my machine actually sewed through it with relatively little problems!) Ok, enough already, here's another look!
Chic, roomy, with a place for everything! And I've been using it ever since I finished. I've gotten so many compliments too, it really is the perfect bag and I'm so pleased!
3 comments:
Beautiful! I am in awe of people who can sew but am even more impressed with you because of your design. Looks awesome.
Wow, your bag turned out amazing! I would love to make a handbag but have never tried. It would be nice to be able to customize it for what I need (diaper bag, purse, knitting bag). I don't think I could make one up on my own though without a pattern since I'm not sure of how the basic construction is done. I guess I could examine one of my bags and go from there.
Anyway, I love your blog! I'm also a knitter that's been doing more sewing lately.
this is so awsome! I was thinking of making my own perfect back pack for uni but I am not nearly skilled enough with the machine. This is v inspirational and so profesh too!
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