yay!!! it’s finally done and I love it! I’m so glad I passed on the contrast stitching. don’t you agree? this even holds it’s head high up against my “real” leather coat! can barely tell this is faux leather. well,….I think so, anyway.
I did opt to make new straps though. by the time I would’ve trimmed the thread from the original strap, it just wouldn’t have been wide enough anymore. especially with a proper seam allowance. luckily, I had plenty of pleather and lining fabric left over.
I will definitely be using this bag alot on our vacation. it’s nice and roomy. I think I can even fit my camera in there….or maybe that’s another project all together. hmmmmmm………