I made this before I left for artfest. I always feel like I need a new bag whenever I travel somewhere. Does anyone else feel the same way? Lucky for me I can sew, otherwise this could be an expensive habit.
It was perfect for the plane flight. Inside I kept a bag of trail mix, a chocolate bar, mints, gum, lip balm, wallet, art journal, pen and pencil, day planner, tea wallet and a book to read.
It all fit perfectly and kept me happily traveling by air.
The book I read was Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. It was perfect reading for the plane. A bunch of funny short stories that are easy to read, laugh out loud (and sometimes snort) funny. I LOVE reading on the plane and at airports. Nose in book, don’t talk to me, I’m reading!! It’s the only time I can read without interuption.
Anyway, back to the bag. I used some linen, some vintage fabric scraps, buttons, trim and my grandma’s crocheted doilies. The strap is two thrifted belts sewn together, but I think I need something wider and a little thicker. I love its many pockets. Several on the inside, plus a zipper pocket too. It’s nice and big too. I probably won’t use it on a daily basis, but it might make a great work bag. My old one is looking pretty tired.
Lovely bag!
Using Granny´s crocheted doilies is a great idea!
I love your bag!
nice bag, and I can’t get enough of them too 😛
do you have the tutorial for this ?
thanks 🙂
Great bag! All week i have been trying to make myself a bag but i always seam to be last on the list of people i make things for.
I love the patchwork on the bag and the doilies are a great addition. I am a bag hog as well…you need a bag for every mood right?
so cute! and that book is the best! i swear, i laughed out loud 🙂
It’s fabulous! Love, love, love it!
I super love this! And those sewn in pen holders and pockets–fantab! Hope you had a blast at ArtFest! And I was just looking for Me Talk Pretty at the library yesterday–now I will have to pick it up, I need a good laugh!
I’m generally not big on lace or doilies, but your bag is so fun and colorful and cheerful that I can’t help but like it!
Hello There, I love your bag. What pattern did you use? I would love to make a similar one. Thank you, Karen
I didn’t have a pattern for my bag, I just kinda worked it out on my own because I had very specific idea of what I wanted. But, I was able to find a couple of free patterns on-line that might work …
http://tipnut.com/messenger-bag/
http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/06/basic-messenger-bag.html
I have always felt like I needed to sew something new before a trip! Sometimes I’m up late the night before to get it done . . . Great bag– love the use of the lace and doilies.
YES! I ALWAYS have to hunt down appropriate fabric – like pasta when I went to Venice and Eiffel Tower for Paris! I LOVE your bag – super cute!!!