Saw this great tutorial at The Purl Bee on Friday night and made it the next day:
Took a break to make some treats for Lion’s Club volunteers working on a project:
Then whipped up a messenger bag that had been requested a few weeks ago – I am not a fan of these fabric choices but the girl who wanted them is thrilled:
Thanks to mmmcrafts for her how-to.
Lining fabric:
and cargo-pants pockets for the reverse – I think it would have been cuter if these were more square… but I will work on that for the next time:
I was going to add velcro or snaps to the pocket flap, but since they are so long, decided not to – nothing’s going to fall out of these!
I think there will be many, many more messenger bags in my future.
You are so welcome! I love the result and especially the cargo pockets.
ReplyDeleteYou did that all in one day! *crowns you crafting queen*
ReplyDeleteI checked out the purl bee tute you used and I realised you made a bag hiding the raw seams with bias tape. Isn't that an awful lot of work? But you know I'm a raw seams snob.:D
ReplyDeletehey there - the bag is super cute. I agree with you on the colors but very young and hip regardless...Those cookies look delish!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all your creativity - keeps me on my toes.
xo
tina
Thanks guys!
ReplyDelete& Jane, you're right - it was a lot of work, but since I never made one of those before, I followed all the directions step-by-step. Even still, it was done under 2 hours (incl. taking time for breakfast, etc.) Next time I make one, I'll probably just use an oil-cloth fabric & some pinking shears on the inside to finish it off.
I love how you still had time--and the energy--to make those cookies! I'm tired just reading this post. I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for the tutorial link!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags!
Vicki