I felt so uncreative today so I decided to make a bag for myself--- something that in the past five or so years of making bags has never happened before. I have always loved messenger bags and leather so I decided to make a smaller leather messenger bag. I chose to accent the leather with a violet and brown japanese imported fabric that I have coveted for a long time now. For the straps, I used the japanese imported fabric and lined the back with a tan canvas that didn't have the sides hidden--- it gave the strap a nice frayed look. A very urban and earthy bag.
I love it. So much I might have to makes some for the shop.
Enjoy.
4 comments:
I really like this bag. I have a couple messenger bags myself. You know 'Man Bags' but if you could make one with the leather and use corduroy for the straps and accents that would be awesome and I would like to have one. Let me know what you think of the idea and I could send yousamples of the fabric.
Absolutely! Why don't you send me an email (theresa@sakuraurban.com). My husband is getting the same bag made.. a man bag... :o) with the leather exterior, a leather adjustable strap, and a heavy duty canvas for the accents. He is also doing a longer flap too. They rock. I would LOVE to make you one, so let me know!!!
I loved your checkbook covers with the Japanese prints, and I love this messenger bag! I am definitely interested in getting one. LMK when you have them up in your Etsy shop!!
loves it! i'll have to stop by your shop next time i'm downtown! peace!
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