Supercute finished bag; scroll down for process photos!
First, I chose a bunch of fabrics to use, and cut them to size. This project was great for using my "charm packs".
I stitched the various rectangles together
And through the magic of rotary cutters and further stitching, I made these little checkerboards! I LOVE this process -- it looks like you did a ton of work, but it was really MAGIC!
Then the sides of the bag got sewn on. I don't remember why I was measuring, but the whole bag was really small. And CUTE!
Then through some other process, a lining was added. (Helpful, I know. Hey, it's been a year and a half since I did this; I can't quite remember everything!)
And the bottom is on.
Ta-da! We have a bag!
Ooh, but what's this? Making handles for the bag?
Handles are snapped on! I actually remember the book saying something about buying leather handles for this project, but where the heck do you get those? Good thing I make cloth diapers and have plenty of snaps (and improvisational skills)!
See? It snaps shut!
Cute bag, ready to go to its new mystery home!
Here it is, fluffy with a scarf I was also passing on to the swap.
The bag was a hit! I know because it got "stolen" a couple times through the absolutely unfair rules of the swap . . . I hope you found some use for the bag, V., and I know, J., that you still want one! I definitely plan to make more of this ilk! Possibly in a slightly larger size, too.
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