Twiggy and Opal: fabric bag

Before you get too excited, I do not make bags. I do not enjoy to make bags. I find making bags beyond my capability and frustrating. Other people can whip up gorgeous ones that blow my mind and I love seeing them. They just are not in my wheel house.

I do however have one bag I make that suits me perfectly. It's as simple as it gets, which is all I need. Small in size, a three section pocket and a long wide strap that I can fling across my body.

10" x 10"
Cross Body Bag

My current bag has served me well. Over time it has become a shabby worn out tattered and very sad looking accessory! I knew one day I would make another, and hallelujah! that day finally came!

While waiting for my big sewing machine to come home (it has since returned), and being in between projects, I figured it was the perfect time to check it off my list.

Since I had been thinking about this for a long time, I already knew what fabric I was going to use for this one. With pink being my current favorite color, I decided to finally use my Maker Maker Lines fabric for the outside. It's has the pink I want, yet subtle and is a linen/cotton blend. The lining is Freespirit Fuchsia. It's a good combination for me!

I used a fusible fleece on the outside and a medium weight fusible interfacing for the lining. As you can see the basic construction is so simple! Think fabric baskets, but tall and skinny! Outside, inside...plop together...sew...turn...viola!! You got a bag!

I will say that I don't make these often or make fabric baskets often, so I have to think very hard when it comes time to assemble!

The pocket is simply a folded over piece of fabric that goes from side to side and has three sections. One for my phone, one for my keys and one for my lip balm! That to me is the most important component to me.

I thought I'd share the other two bags I made. The first is a fabric my daughter made for me. The second is a Home Dec weight Anna Maria Horner fabric. I actually covered my dining room chairs in that fabric.

With each version I make the only difference is the strap becomes wider! I guess it's a comfort factor!

Thought I'd add a fun shot of the outside before I turned it! Now I have a new bag to drag through the mud...so to speak! I'm sure I'll be posting in another year or two about the fourth bag in what has become a staple in my life!

I discovered today that yesterday was my 5 year Blogiversary! How did that sneak up on me?! I never would have thought 5 years ago that I'd still be doing this. Heck back then I didn't think I had anything to say or share let alone think anyone would actually read it! I sincerely love blogging! It has opened my world! I am so thankful to all of you who have read, commented, encouraged, inspired and keep coming back for more. Thank you more than I can put in to words.

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