Yesterday morning, I drove to an artisan market about twenty minutes away and had a wonderful conversation with two of the women who work there. It was easy, without stumbling, and we got along right away - always lovely. Even though the market is not the right place for my work, I'm hoping we can all get together again for coffee in a couple weeks.
In the afternoon, I finished the cross body prototype (minus the strap) using the fabrics I painted on the weekend. Painted fabric is somewhat stiffer like a leather, vinyl, or waxed canvas and I wanted to make sure I could turn the bag as well as figure out the best way to press the seams while sewing. I'm quite pleased with the finished look. Each side has seven pieces pieced together.
I tested muslin for the lining and hated it, even doubled with interfacing. I won't be using that again. This version has a zippered inner pocket. Asking around, the most common must have's women tell me about their purses are a slip pocket on the exterior and a zippered pocket on the interior. I'm still thinking through the different ways to make the exterior pocket. It's an opportunity for fun.
I like a bag to close securely in some way either with a flap, a zipper, or both. Just open seems like a book or a shopping bag to me, not a handbag.
Sewing by the window is working out great. I can see into the trees, watch the birds and squirrels, and listen to the sound of the creek when the window is open. I'm happily surprised. On Monday, the barista at Starbucks wrote me a lovely note, badly needed, so I brought the cup home and set it on the sill where I could see it all day. Never doubt that a kind word is appreciated.
Talk soon - Myrna
Grateful - a kind word
Talk soon - Myrna
Grateful - a kind word
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