The second bag is brighter than the first!

The child-size messenger bag pattern in Liesl's book, is so irresistible. I had to make another.  This time around I used some fine wale corduroy in eye-popping orange!

 I added the inset zippered pocket to the bag's back, once again, along with appliqueing those big eyed owls for decoration on the front and back of the flap.

I played around with using prints for the pocket flaps and the side pockets rather than using the corduroy for the face fabric (like I did for my first version).  I'm hoping that the Kaffe Fasset fabric makes it look more girl-y than a solid orange bag would look.

 Happily, I found another slider to use for the adjustable strap in amongst my thrifted stash of hardware and notions.

This bag design lends itself to bright, playful colours and is a lovely canvas for embellishments.  I think it's time I make at least one version for myself, maybe not so brightly coloured though. ;o)