The leather laptop bag is finished. This is the first time I have worked with oily pull-up leather and it is both beautiful and challenging. I love the finish–it has a great look and feel and will wear well. The challenge comes because of its heft–sewing this was a real physical experience, especially turning it inside out. The bag has a minimalist look, simple lines, simple pockets and simple hardware. It is designed to carry a 14″ laptop as well as the other things you need for your work day.
It has a finished leather strap with vintage buckle and leather shoulder protector. It also has a front buckle closure, a quick grab handle and inside key ring. There are two outside pockets and one inside as well as a waxed canvas compartment with knob closure for the computer. Overall measurements 18″ x 12″ x 4″. It is shown here with a 13″ macbook.
I bought this coated cotton fabric in Dublin last fall. The delightful birds still make me smile, every time I look at them. I’ve made a dozen pouches out of the fabric (there is only one left in the on-line store). And there was just enough left to make a couple of aprons and a tote or two. Here is the first one–it will wipe clean and has cotton ties with an adjustable neck band.
I was in Toronto for a few days last week. One of my favourite places is the Art Gallery of Ontario. I like to make a trek to my favourites, 
Now on to the new bag. I have been saving a piece of Marimekko coated cotton in a large watercolour floral print. Today I made one section of it into a cross-body tote, 14″ x 12″ x 3″. I am very pleased with the result. Even though the print is large, it works in a smaller piece, and the colours are stunning. The leather on this bag is a beautiful recycled pebbly black and it works so well with the print.
