I have been looking for a bag that would have the comfort of a backpack but would also have the look of an everyday city bag. When I saw Colette’s Cooper bag, I really liked the style and I thought that with the right material I could turn it into a versatile bag. For this backpack, I used light blue thick cotton for the main body and soft fake leather for the flap, the gusset and the rest. For the lining, I preferred a more colorful and fun fabric which was light cotton. The pattern instructions were very clear. Although the pattern is listed for a “beginner”, it did take some figuring out especially in places where the layers of fabric became really thick. I actually switched to a jeans’ needle at these points and it worked really well. I did not change much about the pattern except for the flap straps which were supposed to be the same color and material as the body but I preferred to make them out of fake leather.
I have been looking for a bag that would have the comfort of a backpack but would also have the look of an everyday city bag. When I saw Colette’s Cooper bag, I really liked the style and I thought that with the right material I could turn it into a versatile bag.
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