So I embarked on this project myself with considerable help from my dear Mother. Thanks, Mom!
I found the bag on Pinterest awhile ago, and I used the tutorial from Cold Hands Warm Heart Crafts. I made a few modifications, like making a padded, fabric strap instead of the belted one and changing the measurements to be a bit bigger.
I forgot to buy lining fabric, but luckily, we had some gorgeous red in the scrap fabric bin.
The directions were simple and easy to follow, and I had a finished bag in only 3 sittings! I also made very few mistakes! So go me! I had a lot of fun working on this bag. :D
Here are some pictures! :)
I also started packing. It's even more of a challenge than I thought it was going to be. How am I supposed to choose a month's worth of clothes so far in advance? I'm hoping to do a lot of shopping there, so maybe that will make up the difference.
Pack light everyone keeps telling me. Does that mean pastels? Because my suitcase is definitely not light. We'll see in time how my packing skills fair. Probably when I'm whining about not having enough room in my suitcase for all of my Parisian finds.
Does this look light to you?
Until next time,
Alissa
Gram taught me to pack a flat, empty bag to hold all the treasures that I would want to bring home. And as I agonized over my packing list for my first trip alone overseas, she said, "Remember they have stores there, too!" Have a great trip.
ReplyDeleteYes, she taught me the same thing. She's so smart! You are so welcome about my help with your bag. I was honored to be asked and had fun working with you to complete it in time. I hope you had a great first day in France and will get a good night's sleep now so you can explore some more tomorrow! Bon soir!
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