back in november i posted a blog entry about some collecting bags that i made.
this week i made a commitment that i will work through my rather substantial stash before i make any more purchases.
these two ideas have merged into one and this week i have been working on some collecting satchels for adventurous children made from vintage Australiana.
i am quite happy with the result. i chose seat belt fabric for the shoulder straps because it is light weight, washable, affordable and comfortable for little ones to wear across their shoulders whilst they are out exploring.
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Love them. You've got some great prints there!
Posted by: gretchen/juneatnoon | February 18, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Wow what fantastic bags! You could make them for kindergarten children too as they love collecting. The seat belt fabric would work well as the shoulder straps, now it makes me want one too!
Posted by: sue | February 18, 2010 at 01:06 PM
They look fantastic. Imagine the treasuers that will fill them.
Posted by: Michelle | February 18, 2010 at 02:28 PM
They look lovely, the seatbelt fabric is a great idea!
Posted by: ginevra / occasional glimpses | February 18, 2010 at 02:35 PM
the colors and the size they are make them gems ...each one..so creative
Posted by: elk | February 18, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Love the Australiana - so hot right now!
Posted by: Nic @ yardage girl | February 18, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Oh they are so cute, perfect for walking along the beach, collecting lovely things!
Sophie x
Posted by: Sophie Isobel Designs | February 18, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Awww they're all so cute!
Posted by: CurlyPops | February 18, 2010 at 09:39 PM
You're so good, working from stash! But, if those bags are made from stash, you're stash is wonderfull! :)
Posted by: Gingini | February 19, 2010 at 02:35 AM
genius.. and please tell me these will be on etsy.. because I have a new etsy shopping goal this year, too:)
Posted by: tracylea | February 19, 2010 at 03:28 AM
thank you tracylea for that lovely compliment. i have an etsy goal this year too. i plan to actually update the shop from time to time. so, yes i will put some in and see how they go
Posted by: michelle | February 19, 2010 at 09:20 AM
LOVE them! I've been looking at buying some seatbelt straps for bags too - I think it's a perfect strap for bags :) Your Australiana fabric stash is just fabulous - the bags look just wonderful. K
Posted by: Kylie | February 19, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I love these so much! I love that they are gorgeous looking but so practical as well. My collecting loving gals would LOVE them. And yay for working from the stash. X
Posted by: Kate | February 20, 2010 at 09:46 AM