I'd initially purchased this pattern back in March 2022. Designed by Kandou Crafts, this PDF pattern has very detailed instructions with lots of photographs detailing each step. The instructions include full size templates, and as suggested by the designer, this was the only part of the pattern that I printed out. The designer has also suggested using Emmeline Bags hardwear - swivel clips, strap slider and d-rings - which I ordered from Sew Hot along with the webbing for the straps...
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...rather than buy more fabric, I recycled some denim from a pair of Mr F's jeans that were destined for the rubbish bin. I even managed to unpick the label from the Jean's and stitch it onto the front of the bag. For topstitching the front flap, I used Aurifil 40wt thread in a dark blue colour on the top to blend in with the denim, and a right green colour in the bobbin to match the lining fabric. I used a Schmetz Jeans needle size 80 for all of the construction, which worked really well...
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...this shows the D-ring in place on the back of the bag with the swivel clip clipped in place. The strap was relatively simple to construct, as the pattern instructions and accompanying pictures were very easy to understand...
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...this bag has several pockets both inside and out so is really handy with lots of room for a purse or wallet, mobile phone, bottle of water etc. I couldn't resist stitching one of my Kylie and the Machine labels in the back pocket!...
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...so here's the front and the back of the bag. Now I just need to fill it with a few essentials, and wrap it up as it's a birthday gift for a special friend. I just hoe he likes it!
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