10 February 09

The Hip Professor Messenger Bag: The Original

The Very First Hip Professor Messenger Bag

I created this bag almost two years ago for Kate and sent it off to live with her in Hawaii. She kindly sent me a picture of what it looks like now and offered a few alteration sggestions that she thinks may make future bags look and wear better. She says she wears it every day. Aside from requesting more rows of stitching where the front pocket meets the side seam, the bag seems to have worn fantastically well. Much better than I would have expected after two years of near-daily use. This makes me feel good. It gives me physical proof that the pattern and methods I’ve used for sewing are sturdy, reliable, and durable. All things I’m going for. It’s a great feeling and one that I’m happy to be have. It’s great to feel pride in your work. It’s even greater to see your work years later and still feel that pride. I owe a portion to this for Kate for helping me work out the proportions and pockets that would work best. And if you’ve seen Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, you know Proportion is one of the watchwords of style. I couldn’t agree more.

I’m currently sold out of the old style but will be adding slightly altered versions of the bags to my shop very soon. If you like, you can order the Hip Professor Messenger Bag.

Comments

  1. I also have this bag and its worn very well. I bring it to work as it holds my non “filed” papers and I love it. :) I love all of your bags…I’m in the market for a new purse though. The one you made for me this fall has taken a beating :)

    — Amy on Feb 11, 06:54 am

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