I actually finished this bag before christmas but I put it to use right away and the holidays were kind of busy... I am incredible pleased with it even though it looks exactly like my high school uniform! I picked up the fabric when I bought the fabric for the Homely Heroine dress. I will post about that shortly and it is next on my sewing list. The fabric is a poly/rayon blend. Not my first choice but it does have nice drape which is good for a dress. The bag is pilling a bit where it rubs against my coat but it is holding up well otherwise and I put my bags through lots of abuse. It is lined in a forest green and I added a big divider type pocket and some organizer pockets on the inside. I like the design so much i want to make another one. I am thinking a snakeskin print interior design fabric so it is a little more sturdy and more season neutral. I really like snakeskin bags. i need to make a few adjustments to the pattern and construction so it is a little simpler to finish but other than that it came out perfect on the first try (though my plaid matching is a little off).
Please click the title of this post for more information on tartans and plaids. The plaid here is Black Watch.
1 comment:
I can't believe you're going to make a dress named for me! Very excited to see your plans...
I love the bag, esp the colours, and the way the tartan is at an angle on the pockets, and that the tartan on the flaps is in line with tartan on the pockets underneath, so that it looks like one piece of fabric...that doesn't make much sense does it? I'm impressed as ever with your skills : )
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