I stumbled across this post while wandering through the blogosphere – and inspiration struck! Thirty minutes, a headband and an old curtain later, we had this:
Who’s a happy girl? She’s been asking for a veil for ages – and since there was plenty of curtain left, I thought that a matching skirt wouldn’t go astray. But is she a little young for bridal indoctrination?
Well, let’s hope that teenage boys do like bags like this one – it’s a Christmas present for my nephew (who is pretty unlikely to be reading his aunt’s craft & sewing blog).
Yes, it’s more of the Ikea fabric. The pattern is the large Slouch bag by Nicole Mallalieu. The outer fabric has been fused with wadding, there are interior pockets and key fob, and the adjustable strap is made from webbing.
Here’s the other side:
Guys have things that they need to carry in bags too, I figured! There’s plenty of room inside for his stuff, and the adjustable strap and soft shape make it easy to wear across the body while cycling. Fingers crossed that he likes it!
Edited to add: He REALLY liked it! Wow! What a success! I’m so pleased.
