I added a pretty button to the centre of the octagon and dug out some natural essex linen.
Suprisingly to me I worked through the bag construction process really quickly. I think it's probably all the practice I've had in the Amy Butler Style Stitches Sew Along with Bree :) I added a couple of internal pockets and used a magnetic snap to fasten.
I made the strap rather long so it can be worn across the body and it looks quite cute knotted at the top for length adjustment :)
Here's a shot of it on me to prove it's a bag and not a cushion :)
I have to say I am chuffed to bits with this and think the recipient will love it. If not I'll have it back! I think I see more of these in my future.... If you're interested in how I made this and would like to make something similar yourself let me know :)
What a lovely bag. I love Hope Valley and bags and this is just so unusual.
ReplyDeleteThis is inspired! She'll love it. :)
ReplyDeleteReally nice - great when those flashes of inspiration come along!
ReplyDeleteThat came out really spiffy. I think it will make a lovely present.
ReplyDeleteIsn't is great when inspired creativity can take you down a meandering path to wonderful end results? Well done. Jxo
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your lovely comments :)
ReplyDeleteLooks FANTASTIC and I'm so glad the sew along has helped you! That's so much fun to hear. :)
ReplyDeleteI like that it's such a fun & unexpected shape, but still functional.
Thanks Bree, the sew along really has helped me to push my skills :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool, I love this!!! :)
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