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Sewing: Convertible Bag
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Convertible Bag

Shoulder bag

Shoulder bag
Backpack
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Unisex

Style: Casual, Classic, Mod, Outdoorsy


Materials

Cotton fabric Fleece Bias Binding Bag-making hardware

What was your inspiration?

My daughter is studying for a law degree (as well as working full time!) She has a lot of heavy books to carry and needed a nice roomy bag. I thought a backpack would be ideal. The pattern was in a book by Lisa Lam called A Bag For All Reasons. It can be used 3 ways - as a shoulder bag, backpack or remove the long strap and carry it by the small grab handle.

What are you most proud of?

The fact that I finished it in time for Christmas and that my daughter loves her new bag!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and be patient but stick at it. The results are worth all the effort!

 

4 comments

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ValUK on craftsy.com
Mar 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you norsha. It wasn't an easy bag to make but was worth the effort. Looking forward to seeing yours on Craftsy! :o)
norsha on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
great..nice fabric and design...i should give it a try...
ValUK on craftsy.com
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Tanja.
TanjaH on craftsy.com
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is a great bag!