That Bag Though

The finished bag!

It took me quite a while to get it just right, but I love love love it! 

The base and top panels are leather, the main body and handles are boiled wool and it has a silky soft lining which I also used for a bias strip around the base. The riveted panel is suede, made from the same leather as the rest.

I had loads of fun making this piece. There were quite a few techniques involved like hand stitching and riveting - which is new to me, as well as making handles (also new to me), but yeah I enjoyed it.

Chrissie did the riveting as I never had before (and unfortunately really hurt her finger with the hammer - a lesson to me to be careful!)

I made a cute little purse to match it too, which is also lined, and finished with a little button.

I hope it makes someone very, very happy.