it's in the bag

I finally plucked up the courage to make something exciting on the sewing machine. I don't know why I was a bit scared about it, I guess it's just about tackling new things... So I made a bag, and I'm pretty happy with it, considering I've never made one before, and I didn't have a pattern. I based it on this excellent bag we got in Stockholm last Xmas, and it seems to have turned out alright.

The fabric I used was from Paris, just off cuts that I purchased for a few euros at "Les Coupon de Saint Pierre" (amazing fabric shop on a street with loads of other fabric shops).

I like how I made the straps the two different types of fabrics, matching the lining.


When I was down at Broadway Market on Saturday I got given a I heart hackney badge.. people around these parts sure do love it. I know I do.