My first post!
I needed a bag to tote books/music in. Googling for a pattern, I stumbled upon this gem at tiny happy. Oh, oh, oh!!
I was so inspired by tiny happy, I actually went to the DI and found an old (dare I say vintage?) table cloth and some bed sheets to construct it. All of the fabric is recycled. What do you think?
I made the button out of sculpey. I like how the orange fabric is sheer so you can see the stripe of the lining inside, although that may not lend itself to durability. At least the lining is sturdy, which is what will take the most abuse in this case.
I needed this blog so I could share. If that’s not reason enough, I don’t know what is.
it looks great- good job! i really love that you handmade the button too. happy blogging!
Beautiful! Great job!
Very cute! I love the button.
Mandy
very pretty ,what was the lenghth & breadth of your bag ,how long were the handles ?
pre-cutting, the handles were 18″, the breadth was 17″, and the length was 16″ (pretty much the same as at tiny happy, only longer.)
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