Instructions
I didn't have a pattern. Just worked it out looking at other bags.I ripped the material into rectangles for the main body so the grain was all ok. I did the same with the straps and the casing for the straps.
The FLOWER was from the main body and the white inset was from the lining and the button in the middle came off the old skirt. I didn't have a pattern. Just worked it ...
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Category: Sewing
Type of item: Accessory
For: Women
Style: Funky, Whimsical, Eco-Friendly, Casual, Retro / Vintage, Cute
Materials
An old skirt from and Op Shop and the Lining was from another skirt from the Op Shop. They were having a 50% off day so I bought about eight skirts. A skirt and lining has made two of these bags.
What was your inspiration?
Just love this website. There are so many ideas you can find. Love to keep busy and the local OP Shop had a 50% off sale. Love to do quilted bags too.
What are you most proud of?
I didn't need a pattern??? I nutted it out. Thought about it. It is good for the brain figuring this kind of thing out. People are starting to request items - that is what makes me proud!
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Think about it. Take a bit of time to process the project. I have made mistakes in the past by sewing a step before another step should have been completed.
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