felted laptop bag – using raw fleece
March 28, 2011
Forever inspired by my dear friend Elis Vermeulen of Holland to work with raw fleece (see my previous post on working with Texel with Elis), I decided to make myself a laptop bag a while back using my favorite medium.
I have yet to add the straps (really need some studio time this week), but will be using some good quality leather with a buckle to make it adjustable.
cover flap made with lincoln long wool, norwegian C1 and Drenths Heath
using 3 resists, there is a small pocket for my phone and 2 large pockets one for my laptop and another large enough for A4 folders and more
happy mac
carefull planning re: shrinkage and you get a perfect fit!
The base is made using norwegian C1 (I planned for a shrinkage of 30%). It is the perfect wool for sturdy bags. It produces a nice firm felt that hardly pills and wears well. Now to pull out a hide of leather and some brass findings.
Oh! by the way, if you are interested in learning more about how to work with raw fleece, Elis will be teaching a bag class at the Creative Felt Gathering in Michigan this september. See her website for more details, or contact her to arrange a workshop in your area.
March 28, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Well done, Cynthia. Love it.
September 9, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Oh, sighhhhh…Cynthia!
Looking at this post really thrills me from my head to my toes!!
I adore raw wool and working with it, and I’ll be taking that class with Elis in a few, short weeks! Squeal!!
Your bag is quite perfect!!!! XXO-
September 9, 2011 at 4:56 pm
enjoy your time with Elis… she is amazing!
November 23, 2011 at 3:08 pm
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