I think I'm done with this bag - this style. Time to move on. (this is why i could never do quantity sewing!!) The shape is good enough and I really, really like the fabric combo on this one.
It's not too different from the last one, in fact, I don't remember exactly what I changed...oh yeah, I attached the strap closer together.
I added a bit of hand stitching on this one, something I wanted to do since the first one, but was too lazy to execute. I like it. I like how it is subtle. After the first few stitches I thought maybe I should have gone with a stronger color, but I think the subtlety is best.
One of my favorite parts (besides the hand stitching) is the pieced pockets. That is the result of a happy accident - I was running low on fabric. As much as I wouldn't mind keeping this bag, it will be in the shop soon, along with all of its' cousins.
Speaking of bags for myself, I recently purchased a new bag, which is something I haven't done in a long time. Um, I must live under a rock. All I wanted was a simple leather bag, but all I found was gaudy bling-bling. I'm no fashion maven by any means, but eww! Now I know why I make my own...perhaps I need to explore some leather suppliers...
