I’m still posting about items made last year!  Doesn’t that make it sound as though it’s simply ages since I finished them?  This is the bag I made for Clare’s teacher, Jeff, as a thank-you. He really has been superb.

The pattern is the Large Tote & Satchel from Nicole Mallalieu Design, and the fabric (which should be very familiar to you all by now and has finally been used up) is from Ikea.

This has been a fun fabric to use, because the bag gets quite a different look depending on the placement of the pattern pieces on the print. It closes with a magnetic snap and there is an interior pocket and key leash.

Using webbing for the strap speeds up the bag-making process. I prefer adjustable straps for these types of bags – it adds to wearing versatility. It would have been good if I’d given this bag a proper press before photographing (and gifting!) it but time was really running out. Clare is in Jeff’s class again in 2012 – what will I make this time? Thankfully I have almost a year to decide…