Fabric – The bag’s construction is literally from fabric scraps. It is proof something that is perceived to be scrap can be made into something new.
The taupe gabardine was from a scrapped dress I made awhile back and the microsuede handle, a remnant from our table cloth. So far, I only spent on the stabilizer, zipper and brass purse feet. I reused the D ring from a deconstructed bag but I might need to buy brass to match the feet. I made the mistake of using an iron on fusible stabilizer at first which I had to tear out and replaced it with Pellon Ultra firm sew on instead. I unfortunately just left the fusible on the bag bottom, hence the bumpy texture.
The inside has a cotton broadcloth lining with 1 deep pocket and 2 card pockets on the opposite side.
Fashion – I can get fixated on this and it definitely can be a total distraction, even in my spiritual walk.
Fixation – I was so determined to finish this project. My bag is called “Vertical Insanity” mainly because of the arrows incorporated in the handles, D ring strap and the front detail and the amount of time I spent on it which was borderline insanity on my part. It was not without frustration (plenty of it and even worse, plenty of pin poking (Ouch! really). Despite that, I was looking forward to the end.
Friday – Today! Yay! The day I finally finished my bag. Just so you know, this is the first time I have ever made a handbag. Very happy about how it turned out that’s why it’s on my blog.
Have a great weekend everyone!
” scrap can be made into something new”
I can testify to that. I was scrap until Jesus found me. If you look at it, we are all scrap being put together to reflect someone beautiful, Jesus Christ.
Amen to that.
Love!!
Thank you and thanks for stopping by!
Love your bag!
Thanks!