I remember hearing it on Oprah, in one of the makeover shows. They were discussing about bags and one of the fashion experts said that a printed bag for everyday use is a big 'no-no'. I'm no fashion-conscious person and have definitely been using printed bags that do not even match my clothes. When the zipper on my everyday bag broke a couple of weeks ago, I knew I had to replace it with a solid/neutral-coloured bag. I didn't have any fabric on hand and put off making a new bag until I saw this fabric yesterday, on sale at $4 for a 2 meter bundle.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQ_iwkGcqlRT4nuRuV0Re3C5pFuwBq9Z6FASWLn1sCCR1HMp-unMcVJfieuc2wRd3gz_-EhRsUfTri5NJirjPjD9LZMxHH3xj-VGSyGwSCCsK0oxuZfEQl1B2WVaA_B-V8D4qTsVccg/s400/DSCN1449.JPG) |
Black with CLASSIC written all over it. The colour is actually a much deeper black in person. |
Classic...but you might also say, boring. I didn't even know what kind of fabric it was. It's silky smooth but thick. I was also unsure if it was appropriate material. But I had a bag idea in my mind and so went ahead and purchased it just the same. A few hours later, I proudly had this...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipe00lIDTabz_TEG2qrvv_uI6HZ0WTwUp9aU0bWiUsUcV9yWJmEF6EYrQISdcyESsFOM-R6ta8AL0JicCgAJHe2voWw5TEzSe5tboVoSHHB4jPQgxjB5KhY7mtO26V151zo8vaplkVpQ/s400/black+mini+messenger.JPG) |
My mini messenger bag! |
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Front view, flap open, showing zip top closure and two pockets |
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Inside, with pre-quilted lining (leftover from this project) |
The difference with this design and the original mini messenger bag is that I used an all-purpose zipper instead of an open-end one. The zipper is 10" long and the end is just covered with a fabric tab. I didn't have to make a new strap...the long strap here was saved from an old bag.
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Close-up of tab |
The great thing about using black (aside from the fact that it will match anything) is that all my sewing imperfections are not obvious! It's been a long time since I last made a messenger bag so my skills are definitely a little rusty. Overall though, I am really happy with what I've accomplished. And since there's a lot of this fabric left, I can foresee more bags to come. Yay!
Have a good weekend!
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