Before starting, I read lots and lots of tutorials with instructions on how to make messenger bags and then I sort of fudged my own way through without measuring or having and exact plan. These are the tea towels that were used.
The main fabrics |
The lining |
- The strap for a bag like this should be longer than the length of a tea towel.
- I really should measure and be a bit more exact.
- The pre-sewn hems of tea towels were actually a hindrance in this project. They led to very thick hems in places and these were difficult for the sewing machine. After 1 bent needle, 1 broken needle and many jams I decided to hand sew the straps on.
- It is pure fluke that the design on the front is relatively symmetrical. Next time I should plan a bit better!
- The flap has got interfacing on both the outer fabric and the lining. The body of the bag only has interfacing on the lining. Next time I will interface everything as the interfaced fabric is better to sew and is much stronger.
- I suspect that I shouldn't over-fill this bag. It is probably too big for the strength of the fabric.
I think I'll regard this project as a valuable learning experience. That said, I fully intend to use this bag. I'm pretty sure that I will make more messenger bags in the future, hopefully with inside pockets and more details.
Christchurch bloggers watchout for this bag on the 5th!
CHALLENGE# 40- Make a Shoulder Bag for me- COMPLETE
wow amazing you are truly talented!
ReplyDeleteit's awesome! love the colours :-)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love it even more because it cost so little.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific. Hmm I wonder if I can manage that with my tea towel purchases...? (Probably not!)
ReplyDeleteeven though you had alot of challenges with this, the result is great. I love the mix of tea towels!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Love the tea towels you picked.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say that the main 2 tea towels were bought in a sale ($4 for the pair)- wish I had bought more...
That is brilliant...so resourceful!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic - you are amazing and inspiring! I agree, very resourceful! x
ReplyDeletewow, not what I was expecting. well done, great bag, the next one will be easier
ReplyDeleteThat is great - yay for you you are turning into quite the sew-er me thinks!
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