It's such a great feeling being able to tick a box on a project and finally see it there, in front of you, at last!
I started the thinking work on this bag a long time ago but was so afraid of not being able to make it real. I had real 'imposter syndrome' on this and felt that if I tried it and didn't have the skill to bring it to fruition, I'd end up feeling more frustrated than if I just kept it as an idea!
I ended up just fiddling with some paper and a stapler to see if I could make the shape I wanted. I pinned a couple of leather handles to it to get an idea of proportions and it was at that stage i began to feel i was getting somewhere!
Once I had the basic shape , I could experiment with what would give it body and what type of handles or 'hardware' would suit it best.
Then I got straight to construction. Well, when I say stright to it, I really mean after a lot of procrastination 😊
Adding the brass finished clasp always is the most difficult part and I literally hold my breath once the glue comes out. Fabric and glue means commitment and there's no room for error. The pressure of not just being to replace a piece of handmade fabric means I have to get it right first time.
But I worked. And I did it again...
and am planning more style around this basic shape...
If I've learned anything, it's that thinking about a new project helps to plan it but it can hold you back so much if you overthink.
Beautiful. Well done
Beautiful. Well done
Hi Dorinda, this is an exquisite piece of work and I enjoyed reading about your process. Maybe imposter syndrome is strongest around the best ideas!