Sewing Project #3

Finally, my sewing project doesn't involve pants shortening!  This big canvas bag was bought at least 5 years ago!  Never used it because it turned out to be too heavy and difficult to use.  Wanted to dump it twice but didn't do it thinking it would cause bad karma.

Reducing the size of this bag is always in my mind since I got the sewing machine.  Not sure if it can be done because the bag is made with thick material.  The original leather shoulder straps are definitely too thick to be used on my machine.

It took me 4 hours to take the bag apart and get it ready in it's new shape.

Found two spare adjustable straps belonged to another bag.  They're perfect!  I feel so clever for coming up with the idea of making some 'ears' for this downsized bag.

Must have spent 6-7 hours on this project.  Extremely proud of my self for this wonderful outcome.