Next project

Disassembling a pair of corduroy jeans for my next project.

Going to make a purse of two.
Wanted any old jeans and pants, I'm happy to take them.

Fixing things up

Fixing up the diaper bags. And have a few pictures.

With the edging fixed and far less fraying.

The flap was removed from the second one. Forgot a lot of important parts in my rush to get things done.

And a first look at the second bag.

It's done

Too tired for pictures, I'll get some of the bag back home. Still need to stitch in the sides, but I'm sure I can find time to do that Saturday. Because I still need to do the same for the first bag.
I'll just be bringing needle, thread, scissors and such to finish it up.
Still haven't packed for my trip.
But I did at least remember to find cute bags to put the bags in to give them to the girls.

Sleep now.

A bit of sadness

As you can see, my cutting pad no longer lays flat. I won't name names but it's the fault of the ex, putting it in my car and not telling me during 100 degree weather. These things are not cheap. But I suppose to his defense he didn't know any better.
It sure makes cutting fun!

New Bag!

Continuing on with bag making. Hopefully things bag will go a LOT smoother. Also, I don't have nearly as much time to goof around putting off working. I leave Thursday night to drive the long drive to Massachusetts. It needs to be done no later than Wednesday!
Materials are the same as the last round, though the liner is red, white and blue, with red thread. I'll post it as soon as it looks brighter out in the kitchen to get the full lovely color.
Edit- Lining photo, partially interfaced

 

Done! Well, almost....

It is done, minus a few very small things that I'm going to sew by hand, just for ease.

The outside.

Front pocket, with flap showing.

Unsnapable strap, for easy removal

Inside, with pocket.

Also adjustable.

And my bag blooper- Not so pro-tip! When adding a snap, make sure you have the pocket right side up, or stuff will just fall out of it!

Now, just have to fix some fraying hand sew the few things that need fixing and it's on to the next bag. Hopefully armed with what I learned, this will be faster with less grief!