I have finished my latest WIP - I posted about it here and here but I never mentioned what I was making.
Well, I can reveal all now..................... I was making a messenger bag!
I hot-fingered the last stitches just before I went to work so that I could use it and I am so glad I did. I felt really happy as it swung from my shoulder.
I am really pleased (uh oh think I may have already mentioned that?!)
Wool - 100% pure merino wool - from The Wool Boutique, a mixture of merino brights and merino rainbow - a festive gift from two very generous people
Measurement : Roughly 30cm square
Composition:
Random granny squares, rectangles and free form infill stitched together to make two panels, with a dark green 'gusset'.
The wool panels were then 'fulled'** (not felted as I previously mentioned)
Lined with a cream and blue nautical style linen - off cuts from a curtain maker's throw away pile
The strap is made from a belt from a charity shop. You've just got to love charity shops!
Amount of yarn used : Roughly 200gm - still have some left for another project
Cost: A gift - priceless :)
Photo:
Top row - measuring the lining and sewing the seams
Bottom row - lining hand sewn in and strap stitched on
Messenger bag: Now sitting on a chair so I can stare at it when I am not looking at the computer screen
And Me? : Silly grin on face - that should say it all!
**I learned today that true felting is the process which uses raw wool, treated with moisture, heat and friction which causes it to matt together. Fulling is when matting occurs with a ready knitted or crochet item.
Well done. It is fabulous. Love the strap too - just finishes it off nicely. :>) xx
ReplyDeleteoh wow! Love it! Well done you!
ReplyDeleteCat
I wondered if you were making a bag - it's turned out really well! Nice one
ReplyDeleteSarah
Jak, Cat and Sarah -
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am really pleased with it, but I suspect everyone will have noticed that already :)
I suspected a bag - it's beautiful. Can't wait to see it as I get the feeling you may be using it a lot in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteAngela - thank you :) Just might have to use it this Thursday!
ReplyDeleteIt is always satisfying to finish something!!
ReplyDeletegz - It is, definitely, definitely, it is :)
ReplyDeletejoining you with a silly grin - your new bag looks fab, you should be grinning like a cheshire cat!
ReplyDeletenarkeymarkey - great :) - the more silly grins - the better, mind you a Cheshire cat grin is also good in my books!
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