Rome in the spring. I’m heading off on a solo adventure to look at art for a few days. I don’t usually carry a handbag and a back pack is asking for trouble. Rome is has many pick pockets, and I’m never going to look like a local. So I found this great channel on YouTube (via a bag that @Magpie made me) and I made this.
Firstly look at this fabric!!! I adore it so much, it’s been discontinued and the ever fabulous @AIMR tracked some down and sent it to me. I had just enough to make this. Inside is lined with a cute gnome fabric that my daughter bought for me. The orange bias binding is from London and has been in stash about 12 years.
I changed things up a little from the pattern, I didn’t want the zipper on the phone pocket (on the shoulder, with an eyelet for headphones) on the bottom, it made more sense on the top.
Gah! Those fabrics are awesome. The shape is perfect for adventuring.
The hidden gnomes send this from an awesome project to an absolutely amazing one!
It’s a somewhat fussy make, but worth it. I’m still using this bag every time I travel, it’s currently with me in Spain.
Just one thing, check the size of your phone and the phone pocket. Mine last phone was a little snug so I busted the zip and had to replace it. You might need to enlarge the pocket a bit.
Another tip is to sew D rings on each side of the bottom, then attach the strap with a clip. You can alternate which side you clip it on, so you can wear it over either shoulder.
Your fabulously funky bag is one of this week’s Featured Projects! Congratulations! 
At least of what I’ve seen.