First on my list of 2013 projects-to-do was this messenger bag. I knew exactly what I wanted - turquoise Melody Miller fabric, a cross-body strap and enough room for essentials without being an enormous carryall (after 6 years of carrying lots of things for kids I am promoting myself to a smaller bag!)
The hardest part was choosing the fabric as I had ordered two fat quarters (from Stitchbird Fabrics) and they are both amazing in person. Aimee and I have been obsessed with Melody Miller fabric for two years now (see Aimee's post here), everything she does is so clever and gorgeous. In the end I went with teacups because there was more turquoise.
I used the easy bag tutorial here by mmm crafts. I have made a small version before (see previous post) but this time I followed her measurements. You can't see in the pictures but it even has pockets and magnet clasps (that I bought here).
And because I couldn't wait to use my other Melody Miller fat quarter, I also made a little sleeping bag for my kindle. Which of course fits perfectly in my new bag.
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lol i love that you called it a 'sleeping bag'. i love them both and want them both. I'm sick of carrying around kids stuff tooooooooo!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag! I agree with Sarah, I love that you call it a 'sleeping bag.' Too precious.
ReplyDeleteGreta, that is such a cool bag! And I love the typewriter fabric on your kindle. I detest it when hubs fills my bag with the kids stuff when we are going out (it's been like that for 5.5 years...) I'm looking forward to the day when I can, like you, just carry my own junk. You've done a great job (as always). :)
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