I started this bag a couple of weeks ago and just finished it last night. The pattern is the messenger bag from LIttle Things to Sew. It's really not my style to let something remain unfinished for so long. Once I start on something, I tend to obsess about it until it's done. Not so with this bag. This was a leisurely sew, an hour or two here and there. I had time for other things, like going to bed early and hanging out with the husband in front of the TV.
I used the same fabric combination as the bear carrier, Heather Ross Far Far Away 2. The bias trim, lining, and straps were made from Liz Scott Sugar Pop. It's a cute little bag, with an empasis on little. But it fits S perfectly. She can probably pack her extra clothes for preschool and a couple of smallish books in there.
So after finishing this bag last night at around 11pm, I saw that I still had quite a bit of bias tape left over. Of course bias tape should never be wasted. And so I has to make this:
With a real waist band and button closure. Almost like a grown up skirt. It was 1:30 am when my head finally hit the pillow. So much for leisurely sewing.
both are very, very cute. i love me some heather ross! i know just what you mean about the sewing until the "what am i still doing awake?" hours, too. i've done that way too often. :)
ReplyDeleteCute! Lucky S.
ReplyDeletethose are insanely adorable. did you use a pattern for the skirt? hope you get a nap today :)
ReplyDeletethanks kristin and linh! gail, i didn't uee a pattern, just winged it.
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