Yes, I’ve finally completed something (well, almost)!  I’ve been sewing in my mind over the past couple of weeks.  Now that I’ve finally got to the machine again, here is the result – another bag!

If you’ve looked closely at the photos, you’ll realise that the handles are still pinned into place – I plan on hand-sewing them into position tomorrow.  The pattern is Vogue 7812, fabric is from Ikea, I used fusible fleece throughout, it has a magnetic catch and inside pockets.  It is a very large placement print, so I did each side differently.

I’m not sure if this photo is helpful or not, but it shows the catch, pockets, and lining.  There is too much thickness to get a machine foot between the handle and the magnetic catch, so hand-sewn it will be!

I’ve got another bag cut out ready to sew up, so keep an eye out for another post soon!

By the way, I’ve abandoned the dodgy grey bag for the moment – it only needs the lining sewn and inserted, but I decided I’d rather do something more satisfying!  I think that this bag might be for me – I’m trying out different shapes and techniques with making bags, then I’ll eventually get on to making more as gifts.

Although I’ve also been dreaming about sewing myself clothes when I am no longer pregnant – when I look at fashion magazines, rather than planning what I might buy, I am planning what I might make!