summer bag in progress

My first commission - and it is a beaut.   I have been asked to,  "create a bag for my 14year old daughter" - the only guideline was "she doesn't like the color Pink!". -  what to do?  I looked at bags in teen shops, and was disappointed they were all so plastic or limp and lifeless. So I thought I would keep the shape of the bags that I saw and put together a summer bag with side pockets and a bow in the front.  A little unsure about the bow, but as it took me about three hours to create it I have now decided to leave it as is.  The handles will be on very shortly.  Will post when complete.

The receiver may well mumble thanks (as 14 year olds are wont to do, I may even get a roll of the eyes and a 'yeah thanks'), always a risk with a teen when parents think they are doing something out of the norm as conformity with peers is a major consideration.
The bag may well be lost in the bottom of her wardrobe to then be tossed when know one is looking.  BUT she is entitled to do that.


My deadline for gift giving is 6.30pm tonight - 02.10.10.




FINISHED!!  with only minor drama's and wrestling.  memo to brain - big embellishment on front means needing three pairs of hands to wrestle it into shape.


Happy Birthday Katie.



opinions?