I had debated designing a cross body bag for her, but in the end I decided to build a few new skills and tackle the Gingham Tote from Handmade Style by Anna Graham.
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| I love the Riley Blake fabric I used for the pocket! |
Making this bag added some new techniques to my arsenal. Rivets. Rivets! A game changer for sure. I also installed my first magnetic snap.
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| Upcycled bedlinen for the slip pocket |
It was fun to put together, and I think it will be a great summertime bag for my Mom to haul around all the things she needs to.
The rivet setting took a bit of practice. My first attempt at a rivet (fortunately on practice fabric) was, eh, a huge disaster.
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| Yikes! |
I almost chickened out on the leather handles with rivets, after trying it out. I'm glad that I went ahead, because I think it adds great function to the bag.
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| Upright and sturdy |
It has a good amount of heft, and I think it will hold up well. Here's hoping my Mom will love it!
Great bag, I love all the features it has! The green and blue looks great with the leather handles, really beautiful finish!
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