Umbrella, gloves, hat, scarf, book, iPod, mobile phone, knitting, lip balm, packet of tissues; there seem to be more and more things to take with you these days and impractical little clutch bags, trendy as they are right now, don't have the room.
Rather than saddle yourself with an ungainly backpack you can keep things pretty but stay practical with Between the Lines' Ruffled Messenger Bag.
You'll need two sets of fabric for this one. One for the outside of the bag, one for the lining. You'll also need to be handy with a sewing machine or scarily handy with a needle and thread (though I think it unlikely sheer finger power will get a needle though hardy fabric suitable for bagmaking).
The tutorial explains each step with simple instruction and photographs of each stage from lining the bag to creating the ruffled edge.
See the full tutorial online here.
