Jeff’s bag
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…
Fantastic bag!! I bought some webbing last year, but bit scared of sewing with it, I must give it a go.
Great bag and you’ve given me an idea for a teacher gift for next year, Lucy has a make teacher next year and he is really great and I think he would love something like this
I love, love, love the bag and the fabric you chose. IKEA fabric is so nice. I just wish there was one closer to me and the last time I checked they didn’t sell their fabric on line.
It’s so hard to think of gifts for male teachers but I think you hit it out of the ball park with this one!
Love it!