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Monday, December 30, 2013

Messenger Bag

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  I enjoyed the past few days spending time with family.  I can’t believe we are getting ready to ring in 2014!

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I made this messenger bag for my daughter for Christmas and, because she reads my blog on occasion, I couldn’t post it until now.  I had low hopes that this project would turn out well, so I didn’t take pictures as I went along.  This was my first try at a bag of this sort.  I did follow this tutorial for the bag, and this tutorial for the magnetic closure.  I found both tutorials on Pinterest.

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There was a lot of back and forth between the pictures, the text, and my actual project to get this done, but it all worked out!  I bought the owl fabric for the lining {fabric.com}, because my daughter loves owls.  The colorway worked out great with the pair of tan corduroy Gloria Vanderbilt pants I picked up at Goodwill for the exterior of the bag.

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I followed the messenger bag tutorial for cutting all the pieces out.  I held onto the two back pockets in case my daughter wants them added in.  I also cut the waist band, removing the belt loops, for the strap.

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I was really pleased with the way it turned out, especially since it was my first time making something like this!

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Linking up with:

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21 comments:

  1. great job--that looks hard! happy new year, kathy!

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  2. Hi Kathy,
    What an adorable project. I bet she loved it.
    I'm not sure I would attempt something that detailed since I don't have the patients. Love it though. You always amaze me with your creativity.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Oh I love it, what a great project and I am sure she will love having it. Great choice of fabric too. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Kathy, this is so cute! I love the owl fabric! You did an amazing job on this bag! I know she loves it!

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  5. Looks great Kathy! I love a messenger bag as well...and the owls had me at hello!

    Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG

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  6. Really cute! Did she love it?????

    Jeanine

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  7. Very clever use of the cord jeans! Great job!
    Happy 2014!

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  8. Kathy this came out great. I love the lining!! Glad you had a great Christmas. Happy New Year!!

    Cynthia

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  9. Love the bag Kathy..I'm sure your daughter appreciated it..Very cute..

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  10. Hi Kathy, What a great bag. Love the fabric and I bet your daughter just loved it.
    Thank you for sharing and wishing you a very Happy New Year!
    Hugs
    p.s. I just got back from RA's The Prairie and will share a post and pics soon.

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  11. Kathy this bag is amazing and I know your daughter loved it. It's so much fun to make gifts for our loved ones. I too made my DL a bag for Christmas out of burlap and chenille.
    Your so creative using pants for this project. It turned out prefect.
    I wanted to come by to wish you a Very Happy New Year. My posting has fallen to the way side because my computer problems.
    Happy New Year
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  12. You are so talented Kathy!!…Beautiful bag!…Happy New Year to you and your family…my wishes to you for a very happy and healthy 2014!!

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  13. I love it, Kathy! And I especially love that you used a pair of pants for the fabric, great idea. Looking forward to spending 2014 with you. :)

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  14. Great job, Kathy...no doubt your daughter adores it!
    JP

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  15. That is so so cute Kathy! I love messenger bags. They are so comfy, and lightweight. The owl fabric is adorbs. Happy, Healthy New year to you! XO

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  16. That is so cute, Kathy! I adore the owl fabric, it's such fun.

    Well done, may this lead to many more to follow- perhaps put some in your space to sell now?

    Hope this new year is great for you. I also hope it is the year you and I finally get to meet in person, we're not far from one another and would be such a thrill. You are always warmly welcome here should you wish!

    Hugs.

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  17. Happy new year, Kathy! The messenger bag is super cute. I love the owl fabric! Have a wonderful 2014 with your blog and with your family! ~ Jamie P.S. I gave your blog a little mention in my latest post. I took some pics of the snow lady ornament that I won. :)

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  18. It looks great Kathy and I'm sure it was big hit!

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  19. Kathy the bag turned out great. I'll bet your daughter loved it. My daughters never read my blog, lol. Have a healthy happy new year, I look forward to seeing your great projects in 2014.

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  20. what a lovely little bag
    you've created

    i would love for you to share it
    at Fridays Unfolded
    if you get a chance!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy