McCall’s Messenger Bag

Ever since I stopped selling on Etsy I haven’t really sewn that much. I really miss sewing bags. So I decided to make a messenger bag from a pattern I bought years ago. Patterns have always intimated me so I usually make my own and roll with it. But today I faced my fear and went for it. I used McCall’s 8705 pattern option c.  Unfortunately this pattern isn’t available anymore so it’s a good thing I haven’t lost pattern pieces, ripped it or even burned it for that matter. Sometimes accidents happen.

 

I made some adjustments on the pattern like making the flap 2” wider. The flap on the pattern is just to small. I also didn’t use bias tape on the flap like the pattern suggest. I sewed the flap front to the lining right sides together then flipped it inside out and did some top stitching. I also added swivel clips, d rings and an adjuster for the strap.  I had to make loops for the d rings so that was added as well. Adding the hardware really made the bag pop.

I’m very proud of how my bag turned out. My daughter loved it and now wants me to make her one and my husband said “That’s sharp looking babe!” I love it when my family loves what I make.

Thanks for stopping by,

Laura

A couple of Pouches

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Today we spring forward and yawn all day. At least I will.
Here’s a quick share on a couple of pouches I made. The first one I made for my MP3 player. I added some padding to it so my MP3 player will be nicely protected. I carry it in my purse and seem to drop it a lot so I needed something to protect it.

 

Next up is a wristlet that fits just the right amount of items to take with me when I don’t want to take a huge purse.

Sorry but I don’t remember the company the fabrics are from. I’ve had them in my stash for about a couple years. I’ve been trying VERY hard lately to use what I have. It isn’t easy!
Thanks for stopping by.
Laura