Finished my large bag..

I've gotten a few things done the past few nights.  I tell ya, once the sun goes down and I am stuck inside, the wheels start rolling.... ha ha

I finished my large bag I mentioned before.  My aunt found this great bag pattern when we were in Morro Bay and of course I volunteered to make it for her.

Credit where credit is due - bag is called "Sleep Over Satchel" and it is by Amber Howe Accessories - AHA -can be found at http://www.thecottonball.com/

 Well, I didn't want to make any mistakes on her bag so I decided I better make a practice one.... I am not totally excited about the lining fabric I chose, but hey it was for practice.   The outside is a faux suede with a nice etched looking print.  The inside is kinda like a tapestry, but not as thick.  (ok, like a cheap tapestry!!  )  :-)

I love the way the handles came out.  They are made with 1/2" cotton cording.  I made a tube and pulled the cording thru.   These I will definitely make more of.

  There are 2 pockets inside, but I almost think the bag would be better off without them.  The pattern calls for them to be a little bit baggy which I guess allows for your bathroom stuff, but they almost seem a little too big.   If I make this again I will probably leave the pocket off.   I changed/modified the pattern a little bit but I think it is a great pattern.

I have an interior design business that calls me every few months with the decorator fabrics that have been discontinued, and I am thinking I might try to make one of these bags out of some of those fabrics.   I ran across 2 pieces that were the same, so I came up with this combination that I would like to try.  The center piece is a fake leather that I thought might work good because it would be the bottom of the bag. Maybe give a little more stability.   Just a thought, what do you think?