This was one of my favorite t-shirts, and I really wanted to incorporate the Roxy logo into the bag. I also included the tag from the t-shirt into the design. I would have loved to find a blue and orange hibiscus print fabric for the lining, but I wasn't going to hold my breath so I did some decorative orange stitching instead.
The pattern is a modified version of jcaroline creative's hobo bag. I modified the strap and the zipper pocket. I also didn't use a snap closure, interfacing, or foam.
Just a thought (please forgive me if you have already thought of it :-) but why not 're-cycle' bag rings from bags you no longer use/love? or maybe you could 'buy'a bag for its parts (rings, handles, lining material, magnetic clasps etc) from a thrift shop or car boot ( I believe you call them garage sales in the US)
ReplyDeleteI do that all the time - but then I am a 'natural hoarder' and never throw anything out!
YOUR BAG ROCKS!
regards M
Thank you. My husband did suggest the thrift shop after I realized how much the clips on my bike bag would cost if I'd had to purchase them (they did come off something else), but I decided that it wasn't worth my time to drive around hoping to find something that would work. I do plan to keep in it mind for future projects though.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to make bags. I think I'm a chicken though. Fine, I know I am! haha...wow...
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