'sew what! bags' part II

I don't think i was planning to make this bag right away... but i got started, and obviously couldn't stop myself until i was finished.

this bag also came out of the 'sew what! bags' book... LOVE IT! I love all the pockets it has... not sure what i will put in them... i'm sure i'll find something.

I used the cricut to cut out the butterfly for the front panel... thought it needed a little bit of flare :)

I might take a small break from sewing...

although, I'm really interested in making a 'wristlet' with some of my scrap pieces...so we shall see.

'sew what! bags'

I recently got a book called, 'sew what! bags.' It has various ideas for 'starters' to 'daredevil' bags... all of which are cute. I chose this 'cross-body' one to try first- I have to admit that the 'pro' label of it scared me a bit... I am by no means a pro- but I gave it a shot anyway.

The book is very detailed which is what I need... I read- and re-read over the directions probably 5 times :).

I think it turned out well for my first shot- the only things I would change: I need to find a way to reinforce the strap more and i forgot to put a pocket on the inside... but that's ok, maybe i'll make a matching coin purse to throw with it :) I do however like the pockets on the outside... I tried to create them the size I needed for certain objects that I always carry with me.

I might cut out something with my circut to iron on the front flap...not sure yet.