from last year |
.. and though I was very happy with the shape and style I was never satisfied with the closure! So a couple of weeks ago it got a make-over :)
Luckily I knew just which shades of fibre I had used... and still have some. So, I made a matching piece of felt and cut an asymmetrical flap from it.. then decided the top of the bag was a little floppy for my liking and cut a band from the new felt to sew around the inside of the bag, from one edge of the flap to the other edge of the flap.
I repositioned the ceramic moon button |
The flap is hand stitched to the inside of the bag.. Then all round the top (including the join of bag top to flap) I blanket stitched with teal silk thread.
The panel and flap, now that they are in place have made a nice sturdy opening - no more flopping about!
The gold marks show where the integral pockets are.. The reinforcing panel blends in well (the label is stitched to it) |
I'm really happy with it now.. I like the quirky fastening of wrapping a cord around the moon :) Its quite secure too, 'specially if wrapped round a couple of times.
So far the only other pieces in the 'redo' basket that I have worked on are pieces of jewellery.. and I haven't photographed them.. it's a work in progress that I can just dip into as and when I get the time.
Right now as I am finishing typing this post I am looking at a glorious winter sunset through the woods.. I love winter sunrise and sunset! Now I am off to cook a beef stew for dinner yum
xx
5 comments:
A very inspiring remake! I have found that "redos" can be successful but not all turn out as well as this one! And delightful to see the cord around the moon.
Deborah--This looks fantastic! Closures are often my bugaboo, as well...grrr. Now it's nice and secure and you may happily (finally) use it! XO-
Thanks girls :)
Glad you like the closure Ginny :) It's a relief to finally be happy with some things that I just wasn't quite before.. xx
Heather your bags are always amazing! This ones not a keeper though.. I've put it in my shop (theres only so many bags I can use and my bag rack is pretty full :) xx
Hi Deborah, I just found your blog, and I admire you and love the things you make, you're a inspitation for me. Thanks, best wishes from Janine , germany.
Hi Janine, thank you for leaving such a lovely comment :)
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