I have just completed a new bag - the Highbrow Hobo - not my design but made from a u-handbag site pattern (thank you Lisa Lam). It is large and roomy with very sturdy straps with lovely o-ring details. I have modified the pattern somewhat (can't help myself) as the pattern only had one pocket at the front. I think you can't have too many pocketses, so I added another at the back, plus an interior pocket. I think the fabric looks very French and the lining inside is a reproduction fabric from the American Civil war, no less, which I think teams perfectly with the outer fabric.
See what you think....
and the inside...
The reason I can blog today and am not sewing - it's waaaaay too hot to sew this weekend.
I have just taken delivery of the Bag Making Bible by Lisa Lam and I am not disappointed. It covers bag making very simply and gives mountains of tips and tricks. Even though I have been a sewer all my life and sometimes think I know all there is to know about it, you can always learn something new....so thank you Lisa Lam for imparting your bag making knowledge, I am re-inspired to make my bags even more perfect. Thank you. And for those who haven't visited the u-handbag blog yet - it's a UK site, scroll down to the link in my faves at the bottom of the page. Or here, http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/
Hi all, I haven't blogged for awhile because I've been chained to my sewing machine churning out two fairly large bags which involved a lot of work, here they are:
Rue Lalande - Navy (Large)
and Canvas Spots - Navy
I have also revamped my Flickr page - access it through the tab at the top of the blog and have added bunting and also a cap.
Oh, and here is a matching plastic purse I made (for a friend) to go with this bag. It is a little wider than my usual plastic purse size, as I aim to please.
