One of my downfalls, is that I will set myself a list of projects to complete, and then get sidetracked, and make something else completely different. This happened last weekend, when I was sick with a cold, and really should have just been lying in bed recovering.
Hubby and I were heading out somewhere, and I grabbed one of my "weekend handbags". I realised these were getting quite tatty, and didn't look very good. So I dug out an old pattern, and set about making myself a handbag, using some canvas type fabric I had in the stash. Pattern is Simplicity 3828 (probably out of print). I added an extra internal pocket, and the tabs and corners are a vegan leather from Spotlight.
The handle ended up a bit shorter than I expected, but the bag tucks under the arm quite well. Its a bit bigger than I expected, and I think it could really do with more than the magnetic clasp. But, for quick trips to the shops, it will do just fine. The fabric is a course cotton, sort of like canvas in texture. Internal fabric is quilting cotton. I did break my rule about dark internal liners on bags, but still, I think it looks pretty.
Handbag by
Dani, on Flickr
Handbag by
Dani, on Flickr
Handbag by
Dani, on Flickr