Down the Lane

I made a bag. I have lots of fabric which was left over from the Scrapstore after it closed down. This is like upholstery fabric, or maybe could be used for heavy curtains, I had just enough for one bag. Usually I would make the outer and the lining separately, insert the lining, add the handles, and sew two rows around the top edge. This time I made it in two halves, then joined them together. I couldn't get the seam under the machine foot it was so thick, so I took the foot off and sewed it without. I used a surplus pillow case for the lining.

It's very roomy and strong. Could be used to carry books about, or a bit of shopping after work. Most people like the longer handles. I am not a fan of having a bag over one shoulder, I much prefer a longer handle to go across my body, for better security.

Not bad for saying it cost me nothing.

It's lovely, and certainly not bad for nothing, well done

Love it

That type of bag seems to be the thing this year, according to most of the mags. Nice to have something that is a one off. Well done

Nice bag!

That is lovely

Really nice, well done

Thank you for your comments. I don't need the bag, so I decided to give it away as a prize. A lady in Sheffield has won it, she is chuffed. I am chuffed that she is chuffed, ha ha. Posting it off this afternoon.
Ilona

Lovely bag Ilona and a lovely gesture