Today's entry is a little late because I am away on a Trip to New York and I needed to give myself a little break.

I finished this messenger bag just before leaving. The vinyl was extra thick and therefore extra difficult to stitch, epecially with the front organizer plus the side pockets adding up to more than six layers of vinyl to sew through at one time. I cursed at my machine, pleaded and broke needles until I finally managed to get tbe whole thing sewn. My parents are visitng out of town so I had to suffer through an episode of Ghost Whisperer, my mom's favorite show, and my Dad repeatedly telling me to take a break. (It's my house and I'll take a break when I feel like it!)

Still, it's done and I used it as one of my carry-ons. The straps might be too narrow for long days on my feet, but they are good for short-hauls.



The front of my new bag



This is backpack mode

I'll have more on the construction when I get back.

Labels: projects, sewing

posted by Alison 1/31/2009 11:17:00 PM : (0) comments : splink