i had this old pair of jeans that i loved, but were too big for me. after re-visiting them for a short time after des was born, i decided to morph them into something else i loved that didn't remind me of fatness...tom suggested a bag. i really love it, except for the long awkward strap. (will revise eventually) the sewing machine and i got to know each other a bit better, and so i decided to make a couple other sewn bags. i love the crocheted bags because they can stretch and go over the shoulder and have made about 10 of them to use, but also need ones with no give that can be held by hand. (and take less time to make)
a good tip for finding great fabric is to buy IKEAs discounted curtains. i've done this many times in the past, getting enormous pieces of thick material for under $3. (middle pic) the bottom pic is of a bag made from a twill-like IKEA fabric, too coarse for a garment. I love that there's a turkey on it.
the best thing was, tom saw the "turkey bag" and asked where i got it. (yes!) when i proudly told him i made it, he then asked where i got the straps. (YES!!)
SOUP OF THE WEEK: Tracey's Tomato Dill
