Pencil Case

In addition to the messenger bag below, I made a pencil case in matching fabric. I followed this tutorial but made the case approximately 2cm taller in order to fit more pencils.

This was my first time actually working with a zipper, and I thought I could get by without a zipper foot on my sewing machine, but ended up breaking a needle! Let that be a tip to other sewing newbies. As frustrating as that was, it all seemed to work out in the end.

Boys Messenger Bag

Far too much time has passed since I've made an update, so it's about time I catch up on projects!

What a better way to start than with an awesome messenger bag I made for my nephew. After much searching I found this tutorial for a really easy and simple design. The size was also just about right for a young boy, with enough room for a couple of books and some supplies. While I like the camouflage fabric in the tutorial, I instead used a dark olive green decor fabric, and a light green cotton for the lining.

More tips and pics after the jump.