In Spotlight the other day I found on clearance this "Easy to make" fabric panel,
which is meant to make a small backpack:
It probably is easy to make if you follow the instructions. But as I started looking at the pieces, I realised that I would get much better finish by using a lot more interfacing than the pattern called for. And then I thought I could use the pieces to make a shoulder bag instead. So after half a day yesterday, and a couple more hours today, I have this:
It's very cute, but it is still a long way from being a bag. The head is a flap, and that is completely made. But I've decided to make the bag shallower, and add facings, and re-purpose various other sections to make a gusset for it and a shoulder strap with O-rings. Plus use extra fabric to add pockets to the lining. And I know I've got some magnetic catches somewhere, but where? So I could have another whole day of work before it is complete. For one present, when I have so many others to do. And all the while I'm worrying that I will stuff something up and have wasted the whole effort! What was I thinking?
5 comments:
That's a great challenge. Good luck with the finish. It's sounds like it's going to be a great bag
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The creative muse got a hold of you. The altered bag will be great!!
The top flap looks very substantial, much better than a floppy one. The finished bag will be brilliant, very clever repurposing.
I would have put it in the too hard basket!! Well done for remaking it into a shoulder bag, is it for you?
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