Last summer I set out to sew some clothes for myself. I thought I might also tackle that project again this summer, but time got away from me - there was a lot of travel and just not the right combination of factors to allow the space and time to sew more clothes.
Instead I picked out a new bag pattern and sewed myself this fantastic summer bag with some stash fabric. I love this bag so much!! The strap and exterior pockets are dark brown linen, the tree fabric is Amy Butler and the birds are a heavyweight Echino that I picked up from The Sewcial Lounge in early summer. I picked up both the lining fabric and pattern from Stitcher's Crossing.
Instead I picked out a new bag pattern and sewed myself this fantastic summer bag with some stash fabric. I love this bag so much!! The strap and exterior pockets are dark brown linen, the tree fabric is Amy Butler and the birds are a heavyweight Echino that I picked up from The Sewcial Lounge in early summer. I picked up both the lining fabric and pattern from Stitcher's Crossing.
The bag came together very easily and is a perfect size for wallet, phone, keys and book. A nice alternative to the large leather "momma bag" that I had been dragging around for the past year. With no more kids in diapers I think that it is finally time to downsize.
The pattern is the 241 Tote from a local WI designer, Noodlehead. She has many other great bags and patterns - and her blog is lovely too - check it out!
