Background info: This flying off somewhere once a month business has got me converted to easy-breezy traveling. Trolleys are inherently fun because wheels are, well, fun but I want to be the epitome of traveling light. I want to be known as Meream, She Who Travels Light.
We have a carry-on bag that is perfect for this streamlined journey goals. However, it just so happened that the boyfriend went to Manila that same weekend I went away on a holiday (see last post) and he got dibs on the bag. After a bit of brain-whirring and receipt-drawing, I came up with an adequate design for a weekender bag. Too bad I didn’t have enough time to finish it before my trip.
So I returned with one goal in mind: finish that darn weekender.
The Weekender Bag

it has enough space for my Bamboo tablet so yes, it passed the ultimate test
This bag is also known as the Mammary Bag:

alternate name needs no explanation, i suppose
But wait, it can also be called the Upside-Down Bag!

the print of the bag is upside-down because i am lame like that
Shame about the print, really, because the design is wonderfully vintage and crafty.

I console myself with the unfortunate fact that people hardly read these days. And that the size (AND WEIGHT!) of the bag is perfect.

Oct 05, 2010 @ 11:01:50
Meream, you are a genius. If I have the skills and talent like yours, I would save a LOT in shopping money for bags and clothes.
Or probably not XD
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:54:51
Haha! I don’t. :D
Oct 05, 2010 @ 11:21:09
Meream. That is flipping amazing!
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:55:07
That means a lot, coming from you! :)
Oct 05, 2010 @ 13:44:39
god, you are amazing, a genius, really admire your ability to create so much, I’ll try to do a lot of things you have in tutorials, I love to create too!
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:55:53
Thank youuuuu!
Oct 05, 2010 @ 14:47:27
Meream, your talents seriously amaze me. Yeah, I wouldn’t be too worried about the upside-down print…it just adds to the quirkiness. I ought to dust off my sewing machine and whip something up, though I doubt that I’ll be able to achieve your level of greatness. Either way, you’re awfully inspirational!!!
♥ ♥ ♥
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:56:17
You should! Will check your blog often. I’m excited :)
Oct 05, 2010 @ 19:09:53
Hey :)
any chance of a tutorial?
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:56:50
Oh, this was a make up as I sew type of thing. I wouldn’t know how to replicate it. haha
Oct 06, 2010 @ 04:15:32
Bonjour Meream, thanks for the lovely compliment about my son :-) That bag is great! I love the fabric and the design, fantastic! I hope you have a good week, Love from London x
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:58:00
Me too! It reminded me of some of your photos, actually. :)
Oct 06, 2010 @ 10:01:18
goodness me you’re talented!! this really is perfect :D
great blog!
loving the posts
stop by some time xx
take a peek at my giveaway while you’re at it!
Oct 20, 2010 @ 13:57:06
Aww thanks!
Oct 06, 2010 @ 10:57:08
i luv the bag …i need one too!:D
Oct 06, 2010 @ 11:51:42
you are officially the bag genius in my book. This one’s pure genius i tell yah. I gotta meet you in person, perhaps that way some of your mad sewing skills would rub off on me!
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Oct 20, 2010 @ 14:00:55
I, in return, will hope that your photographing skills will rub off on me. Haha
Oct 06, 2010 @ 12:51:29
i love this bag Meream, i think it would be great for me too esp with RC carrying the extra stuff we need when we go out
Oct 20, 2010 @ 14:01:12
Oh yeah, this can be a diaper bag, too. Haha
Oct 06, 2010 @ 13:45:13
You made this bag?! It’s awesome! (LOL at the alternate name) No worries about the print, it makes it more ‘quirky’ :)
Oct 06, 2010 @ 14:39:29
loving this bag…its perfectly cute and quirky. now i need to take inspiration from you to travel light =)
Oct 06, 2010 @ 17:41:13
you make the most awesome things..i wish i have sewing skills as bad-ass as yours! unfortunately, i only know how to sew by hand..and the only thing i can make with a sewing machine is a pillow case..hahaha!
♥ vanilla ice cream ♥
Oct 20, 2010 @ 14:03:00
Oh, that’s not so bad. A journey of a thousand steps…. :D
Oct 07, 2010 @ 22:29:23
Cute. I love it and really, as you mentioned, most people won’t notice
Oct 08, 2010 @ 16:43:24
Ooh, Good Omens! :D
Oct 19, 2010 @ 20:16:30
Love the fabric! It’s a-okay upside-down. :)
Oct 21, 2010 @ 14:14:42
That is cute! You’re an inspiration! Someday I will learn how to sew and make stuff, too. :P
Dec 04, 2010 @ 11:23:16
Okay, my comment is way too late but I just discovered your blog, am having fun reading it and am reading it backwards. So.
You have Good Omens? I adore Neil Gaiman, too! Finally bought Season of Mists (Sandman Vol. 4) yesterday after monthses of search (I’m buying it chronologically) and I was like a kid that had just been bought candies by her mum. :)