{Messenger bag in patchwork style}

{Messenger bag in patchwork style}! It was a bit hard to decided on the handles and cross strap for this bag.  I didn't add the leather for this bag. While making this bag I did a couple simple look and stood away to see if it is a good fit,  but didn't think it was a good fit for this bag. Instead of leather I added carry handles and cross strap for this bag at the same time. I have couple thoughts behind it as I was making it.

The cross strap was purchased form Joann's. It is 3.99 a yard  then I have a 40% off coupon. One yard was enough for S! The handles are linen and cotton blended fabric. It is more sturdy and the color matches well with the patchwork bag.

As Stella grows up more. She wants to be like a bigger girl who can carry her bag not just backpack, but on her shoulders and hands.  Then I though why not give her both! She can carry it the way she is comfortable with.  She was so surprised to see how this bag turn out when I gave it to her last night!  { lots xoxox}

Like a big girl carries her bag on one shoulder! This reminded me when I was in the middle school when I was in uniform everyday and carried same bags like other classmates.

 Handles ready for her to carry?

 handles on the shoulder?

 crossover body strap?

I added a little trim on the shoulder. It brings out a the zakka style look. I though if she is going somewhere I can catch her with the blue trims.

I used the magnet snaps for her! It works great for her! It helps to close up the bag and keeps everything inside safe. I did used light weight interfacing for the lining!

 Little button was a small touch to this bag! 

 

S is very happy with her new big girl messenger bag!  The straps is longer than I would like, but she told me that she will grow out of it very soon.. oh dear.... 

Here are few posts  that I share on the process of making patchwork tote/bag  

{Take One}

{Take Two}

{Take Three}

{Take Four}

{Take Five} 

Please join me and other friends at made with {1/4"} in flickr. We love see what your patchwork style looks like. 

xxC