another bag....

I have been spending the last few days tweaking some bag designs. On Sunday I finished another bag. This one is larger than the blue one I made for Erica. I used gray canvas for the exterior and red stripes 100% cotton for the interior. I placed 2 pockets inside (one on each side) and it has a magnetic snap closure.
Dimension of the bag is about 13.5" opening, 14" tall, 16" bottom, 3.5" flat bottom, and the handle is 21" long. Very roomy!!! Perfect for a diaper bag. I plan on making more of these but with more pockets (perhaps 5 or 6) and different fabrics choices. They'll be on my etsy shop soon!




Let me know what you think!

a handmade gift for the birthday girl...

My bestfriend, Erica, celebrated her birthday (big 3-0) yesterday (Saturday). Erica's family always knows how to throw a good party--good fooods (lots!), friends, and games! So we sure did not want to miss this party. The party was hosted by her sister at her house.

For her 30th birthday I thought about giving her something special. So I decided to sew her a bag.



This bag is just the right size, I thought. Not too overly large; not too small.
It measures 13" high, 12.5" width at the bottom, 11" width at the top (opening), and the strap was about 25" long. It has one pocket inside and a magnetic closure.

So there you go, a handmade gift for the birthday girl!

what's in the bag?

My new friend, Jozen, tagged me. So now it is my turn to show you what I have in my bag *gasp*!

Ok. Let's start.
Bag --- Bought from this Etsy seller. Took about a month to get it but it was worth the wait.
Small Diaper Keeper --- it's not the prettiest thing but it's ok for now. I'll be making my own soon.
Johnson's Melt Away Stress handlotion --- my hands are always dry and I looooove this lotion for its moisturizing effect and its scents (lavender + chamomile).
Hand Sanitizer --- you never know!
Small Card Wallet --- from Coach. Was on sale otherwise couldn't afford it.
Deer Coin Purse --- handmade it myself. I sell them at my etsy shop!
Brown Wallet --- from Coach. Again, was on sale.
Compact Powder --- Lancome. I don't use it that often, actually. Just for touch-ups. I use Bare Mineral make-ups.
Red Dots Make-Up Pouch --- handmade it myself. Again, more are available at my shop.
Lip Balms --- 3 different ones! Chapstick, Beeswax Lipbalm (from Savannah Bee Company), Beeswax Liptint Balm (from Savannah Bee Company).
Tide Pen --- you never know!
Cellphone --- should be in museum by now. I'm not a tech-y person (unlike my husband who seems to have the latest cellphone). Bought this phone from Ebay for less than 50 bucks few years ago. As long as it rings, can do bit of texting... I am good.
Pocket Tissue --- well, again... ya never know!

Well, that's it. Sometimes I keep a coupon or two in my bag too and some old receipts but they get tossed out once a week.
What's in your bag?