r/HandSew

...and most of it I was doing the embroidery. The bag only took me around 3 days. This is third bag I ever made, a present for my gf. I hope she likes it :3

Project details:

I didn't used any pattern. It's inspired by my previous bags I made. It's nothing too comlicated, 24cm×24m×8cm bag with 24cm×16cm flap and 90cm×3cm strap. Very easy to plan and sew.

Base is black cotton denim, fabric on inside I think is polyester (not sure I didn't asked in the fabric store). All threads are the kind that is used for denim (even ones I used for embroidery).

Current hand sewing set up - repurposed a silver sugar pot for scraps and thread ends and put my pincushion on top as a lid. Using a copper engraving plate as a tray and of course repurposed spools I put modern thread on for aesthetics. Beeswax thread conditioner is from a local apiary.

I just finished making this bag using tweed fabric I got from a dress I thrifted. I used a Susen bag I had to draft the pattern but I altered it a bit. I didn't use interfacing hence it looks a bit wonky but I love it regardless. I'm relatively new to sewing and this is my second bag. I reused the lining of the Susen bag to make the inside. I don't have a steam iron yet so the seams are hideous but I'm proud of myself nevertheless.

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