Someone is getting this little bag for Christmas this year. It is the mini mail sack, pattern by Pink Chalk Studios.
I love this pattern. The mini really is kid-sized. It doesn't take a lot of fabric to make it. I had extra of the peace sign fabric (I want to make myself a bag out of it), and the pink lining fabric is extra from a skirt. The green was a half yard I got for free - you can't beat that! My recipient is a great lover of peace signs and the color green. I almost do wish I'd made the strap a bit longer, but it's tough to tell. I hope it fits. Recipient lately seems to be taller every time I see her (which is often, sometimes multiple times a week). She is suddenly all arms and legs yet has a grace that never seemed to be there before. And I'm also not sure I would use such thick fusible fleece as interfacing next time. Otherwise, I love the results and I hope the recipient will like her first ever custom bag!
my bag model (he's a bit bigger than the recipient is!)
Oh that is super cute! I am sure your recipient will love it. The bag fits your model, so I am sure it will fit her. Your model looks great in in tow.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink lining. It gives the bag character. And the green is really neat too!
The Mail Sack is a large across-the-body type bag. I can barely wear it that way (it sits in my armpit if I do) but I could actually use it as a purse-type bag. I love the pink, too. I thought it would be a nice touch. Pretty happy with how it turned out :)
ReplyDeleteI think if it sits at your armpit, it should fit her. She's still a little girl! And like you said, it can also be used as a purse-type bag too!
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