It's been a long time since I've posted anything crafty which is funny because so much of my time has been spent happily making things these last weeks. This is a new bag design that is so summery to me. A few technical details to share with you... I've started making straps as thin as I can get away with. These are 3/4" wide. They are still interfaced and made of linen for durability, but sit on your shoulder quite easily, like a tank or a bra strap, and can be adjusted with the lift of your thumb underneath. Does that make any sense? I hope so, I'm pretty particular about these things and do think (for me anyway) I have come to a feminine, comfortable, yet sturdy strap width. It's the little things in life...
I think I'm just going to keep making these all summer this year (among other things), the market goers seem to love them and they are so cheerful to work on. Aren't they kind of Brady Bunch-ish? The exterior is made of various vintage sheeting material, which is so vibrant and retro, but to make them strong and durable they are lined with vintage linen. And of course there's a pocket in there. A linen pocket, again, for the strength. I think I'll put some in the shop later on today, things have gotten pretty dusty over there. Both shops actually, I have sooo many things to load into Mayberries Vintage, I'll try to get on that this week. The last couple of weeks have been a little hectic with school ending and such. And there has been the beach that I've needed to say hello to... a few times. Hope you are all sliding effortlessly into a summertime rhythm as well.
