Star Wars happenings

So, last weekend I was merrily sewing away doing my Star Wars bag when it occurred to me that I didn't have any contrasting thread to sew my straps. I could have picked out a darker colour to highlight them, but at the end of the day I wanted the thread to blend in.

I really wanted to continue with my project, but the next step was, "attach straps to top of bag".... Thus during the working week I popped along to Cottonfields and got the desired thread.

Don't you hate it when you don't plan ahead before the weekend and run out of the necessities to sew with! It's not like the nearest sewing shop is just around the corner. Haberdashery shops are hard to come by here in Canterbury. Last year alone three quilting shops closed up. It appears more and more shoppers do their fabric purchases online. That is all and well, but you can't get to caress the lovely fabrics before you buy...

Lower contrast added and braid

Closer shot of braid

As I typed in the word 'braid' above it reminded how overly expensive it is. I believe it cost about $25 metre. I got it 25% off at Fabric Vision last year. As I sewed each side of the braid, every now and then the footer would make "bump" noises. I hoped that all the domes would stay connected and they did, thank goodness. My next step is to add the straps WITH THE CONTRASTING THREAD!!