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June 12, 2008
Library bag
I live ~13 blocks from the library, so I made this bag to help me lug my books back and forth. It's the helpfully-named Library Bag pattern by Hop Skip Jump out of the Crafter's Companion. For some reason my handles always seem to buckle up, so this time I tried 2 pieces of bias tape sewn back-to-back with some decorative stitching. Seems to have done the trick. I also pleated the pocket instead of scrunching it, since it seemed to look better with the tiny polka dot fabric I used.
My sister found me the super cool fabric. This barely made a dent in it.
Posted under Sewing/Fabric Crafts at June 12, 2008 05:32 PM
Comments
SO Cute! I don't have the patience for bags. Then again, I've only tried one. Maybe I'll try again..
Love your blog...
Posted by: Tasha Early at June 12, 2008 07:05 PM
What a great bag!
Posted by: Cara | Sew Bettie at June 13, 2008 03:56 PM
How adorable!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane at June 14, 2008 04:11 PM
I love the pocket, I'll bet the pleat will help hold your library card inside.
Posted by: Wendy at July 10, 2008 03:08 PM