I needed a new bag. Not just any old new bag but a bag that both fullfilled the size requirements for the '2nd small hand luggage bag' of a certain low cost airline and one that I could fit my ipad in. I have loads of bags but would you believe it, not a single one that met both of these criteria. So I decided to make one.
I rooted around and found some lovely striped fabric lurking on a shelf, some shot silk taffeta that would do for lining and a strap that was from my broken laptop bag.
Not having a pattern I based it on an existing bag, used some wadding left over from something else to pad it and basically made it up as I went along.
It was finished but slightly boring so I had another rummage ('helped' by a feline assistant!) and
the old silk curtain from the lounge and a red resin rose became a flower brooch,
which when fastened onto the front flap livened it up nicely.
And the 24p? That's what it cost me to buy the 2 D rings to attach the handle to the bag.
It'll do the job nicely :-)
8 comments:
What a marvellous solution. My current bag cost me £4.99 from an Indian website, about six years ago and I love it because it is so colourful. I have made a new lining for it with lots of pockets but I noticed, today, that it is looking awfully shabby so, I shall have to make another. I like yours very much.
I love the idea of using the handles from another bag, up cycling in think that's called! The design is brilliant I love it.
I love the idea of using the handles from another bag, up cycling in think that's called! The design is brilliant I love it.
Fabulous! And a bargain to boot.
Thanks Su for your comment on the scrumble, I always appreciate all comments they are what keep me going.
Your bag is great and of course unique, I'd love to know if anyone complements you on it when travelling, I bet they do.
Briony
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That's very practical and smart too! I'm sure it will be very useful, not just for your planned trip. It has also reminded me that Ibbought some fabric and a large horn button while on holiday and they haven't surfaced from the unpacking ... mmmm?
Brilliant! We have a cupboard full of bags and I bet none of ours would meet this need either! I may end up doing the same! XCathy
What an excellent new bag - I love the fabric - 24p eh - you spendthrift you.
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