Such a Disappointment

I whipped up a practice Rural Messenger with some orange fabric my Nana gave me and I don't know what went wrong! First of all, I was having all kinds of trouble with the sewing machine (I hate winding bobbins!!) And I could only find my little silver pins with the flat heads so my thumb is very sore! Somehow, I mismeasured one of the pieces and ended up about an inch short on one side of the lining...and there were a few other mishaps...at any rate, thank goodness it was only a practice run. At least I know what to watch for when I do the real one. I think I will do another practice one, but not tonight...

Finally Found It!!

I finally found someone who was selling Amy Butler's Rural Messenger Bag. Apparently she "updated" the pattern into the High Street Messenger Bag. In my opinion, however, the Rural seems less traditional. I Love the way the Rural's flap looks like a little bag. Anyhow, so I got a fabulous grey microfiber shower curtain and a sheet that almost perfectly matches from my awesome friend Jesse (he actually saved said items for me) so I shall make a messenger bag for him and for me once I get the pattern. I have been checking the tracking number daily! Once I get everything going, I will be back with some pics!