sew september update 4!

 howdy everyone!
i am super stoked to show you my handle bar bag. i think it turned out even better then my first one and is the right size. the lining i bought was PERFECT and it holds it shape wonderfully, yay!

 instead of buttons i added strips of the floral fabric and used snaps for the closure. i need to figure out a better way to attach the bag to the handle bars. the snaps i think may not be as durable and i fear that they might unsnap going over bumps but i will have to test this bad boy out before i make any assumptions.

i am just super proud of myself for taking a pattern and changing it to fit my needs. i am gonna make a few more, for family and friends so that i can get better at making them, then i will be confident in having them in my shop! i have so much fabric that i am just DYING to use for these bags. fun pattern and color combinations. i think if i would allow myself i would sew 24/7 with no sleep just so i could get out all my creativity out. sometimes i feel like it is bursting from the seams or it comes RIGHT before i need to sleep... what is up with that?!?!

today tom and i are gonna go to the thrift store to scout out some fabric for my cape, we shall see what i find! the rest of today is going to be a work filled day; making owl earrings to ship out to one of my stores and trying to squeeze in some sewing.

**this weekend is our big bike ride, i am really excited and nervous but i know it will be fine. i would still love some good luck vibes sent our way for good measure, thanks in advance :D**

have a great weekend everyone!

xo,
cb

sew sempteber update 3

happy friday everyone!
thanks everyone for the get well wishes, i hope i can kick this before next saturday's big ride! i haven't had much engery to sew this week although the past two days i have been feeling better. i did however sew up two other hats and finished up my bike bag.

 i don't know why i didn't measure the length first but it ended up too long which is totally fine because it is just a prototype. there are a few changes i want to make, add more support so that it doesn't slouch so much when on my handle bars and i wasn't to crazy about the batting i used so we are gonna stop by the fabric store and find something a bit more stiff. i really like that i used a leather strap instead of making one. breaks up the color.

i am really happy with the end result and learned a lot from making this bag. i have already cut out all the pieces for the next one, added a little detail to the front flap instead of using buttons and sewed a contrasting yellow pocket instead of the same floral fabric for the inside. i can't wait to finish it! it will be perfect and just what i need!

here are some other ladies who have completed some sew september projects!
chandelier jenny
lion heart