I have made seven shoulder bags, all focusing on the small details such as stitch placement, color, and fabric. I collect discarded fabric samples and use the long rectangular shape to create visual interest and add to the bag’s functionality.
Bag layout before construction. 2018
7 designs for shoulder bags
shoulder bag V. Designed to flatter the fabric and reinforce the function of the bag. 2018
shoulder bag IV. Everything is purposeful and thought about, color shape and placement of the stitches. 2018
shoulder bag IV. Making the straps and adding the stitches as a design factor. Reinforcing the bottom with durable denim. 2018
Shoulder Bag I. 2016
Shoulder Bag III. Improving the design and the order of operations. 2017
Layout of the bag before finally stitching the sides. Experimenting with the order of operations. 2017
Shoulder Bag III. 2017
Layout before construction. 2017
Straps. 2017
Measure twice cut once.
Shoulder Bag II. Figuring out how to add a lining to the bottom to improve the durability of the bag. 2017