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Reworking an old model

 

New tote

I needed a new bag for the fall.  I’ve always  liked a bag we’ve had kicking around but I wanted it a bit bigger to hold my computer and, well, it just needed some tweaking to be exactly what I wanted.  I’m not really adept at making patterns for new designs but I did want to try to alter an existing one.  This is the result.  Pretty damn pleased, if I do say so myself!  Now that’s three bags in my collection in this fantastic equestrian-style plaid!  And a computer sleeve.  A girl likes to match her accessories sometimes…

Washable leather. Yes, really!

Blunt Roll Logo

It would seem we are willing to put our hand to anything.  Handbags?  Check.  Travel bags?  Check.  Clothing?  Check.  Furniture?  Check.  Aprons with a  built in knife roll?  Yep, those too.  Check out the article at City Bites Toronto from 12 September 2013:

http://citybites.ca/food-features/chefs-and-their-blunts#.UmaSxRbYvd4

The finished product!

And here it is.  Finally!   The red looks even better than I thought it would with the cork.  And yes, that one in the back is different.  I found a red strap with a crocodile print embossing that was long enough to cut into two handles and just enough extra leather to make one up.  I like that red with the cork even better.  So I’ve claimed it.  Now, besides being quite light in weight, cork is as durable as leather, environmentally friendly and naturally water repellant.

New customized pocket

So now my iPad mini has a home!  The worry with a larger tote is that things will get tossed around, possibly damaged by the other stuff we all inevitably cart around.  And if I don’t feel like bringing the iPad everywhere, I will have a place to put something else; something else that I might need to know it’s whereabouts and can find it without even looking inside the bag!  Oh, and that little strap hanging down the inside on the left?  Handy little hook for my keys…no more wasting time searching for them, shaking my bag to try to locate them!