A Lesson Learnt...

So I have recently taken up sewing bits and bobs thanks to the wonderful generosity of my Aunty Penny giving me a machine. 

I'm just kind of learning as I go with the guidance of my all-knowing Mummy and making things I think are cool. 

When I was in Barcelona we stubbled across this little shop with handmade goods and I found a bag made from recycled materials that I loved and bought. It was so simple in design but such a great slouchy type day bag. 

So for Christmas I was making everyone something and decided to make my two soon to be sister-in-laws a bag each, like this one. 

I cut a rough pattern off my bag and just fiddled and adjusted things as I went. 

This was the first one I made. Everything about the bag is recycled (except the thread) with the fabrics coming from Reverse Garbage.

If you look real close you'll notice the issue :/

All was well (wasn't too happy with my dart placements) but finished it none the less. 

When making the final touches I gave it a last quick iron to make the flap, flop over a bit more. 
Alas, I had the iron up to hot and as it was a plasticky type upholstery fabric, it melted. 

I tried to cover it up with various things like buttons and brooches. My mum even tried with bits of doily, but it just wasn't the same. 

Lesson Learnt- keep the iron low and test it first!!!!

I forgot to take photos of the other bags I made them, so I will have to ask them to take some!