Fairfax II

It's true that I really enjoy trying and making new bag patterns every now and then. Usually I try something new, but I've enjoyed using my Fairfax Sling so much, that when it began to show wear, I decided I wanted to make another. It's just been the perfect size and shape for me, so why not?

The pattern is by Svetlana Skumanicova @sotakhandmade and it even came with a video, which is nice. As with the first Fairfax, I chose the exterior fabric from my latest Studio Mystery Box from Anna Graham @noodlehead531 - Orchard Run Flowers in Slate, which happens to be printed on Robert Kaufman’s Cotton Flax basecloth, and is like a lightweight canvas. For lining, I pulled a favorite Carolyn Friedlander @carolynfriedlander print from stash, City Grid in Ash; and for the interior pocket lining (which is pretty well hidden), Angled in Royal, both from her Collection CF. You can see the lining - and a peek of the pocket lining - in the photo below.

The lovely khaki webbing also came from my Studio Mystery Box, which was handy.

Like usual with bag-making, I follow the pattern carefully step by step over the course of several days. This pattern happens to use zipper by the yard, which I got from Sullivans Trim @sullivanstrim. I used a stripe khaki zipper on this bag, but also bought a few other striped colorways to try in future projects. 

In case you're new to zipper by the yard, Sullivans also has a great little video saved on Instagram, showing how to attach zipper pulls. Luckily, I got both on really easily for this bag - yay!

I remember noting when I made the previous Fairfax that the interior binding was a little too wide for me. I think it was cut at 2". So this time, I cut it at 1.75" and it worked just fine. So note to self. Anyway, I'm excited to put this new bag into use for the summer. It really is a perfect shape and size for me.