Shooting up

PHOTOS! That's all people! Where are your minds going?!!!

Since getting a DSLR camera when I went to the US last year, I haven't progressed an awful lot. I haven't had a chance to learn much more than what Katy showed me while we were travelling. She will undoubtedly groan of the quality of these indoor night shots (and I couldn't even work out how to get rid of the light reflection on the first one).  But I think we can all agree to blame Katy for the quality of my photos and not teaching me better ;) [Brace for some very rude words in the comments those of you who know Katy].

The little camera bag I bought with my camera annoyed me to bits, although it is sturdy, so I leapt at the chance to try another of Sara's SewSweetness patterns. This one is the Paparazzi Bag. Sara gave me the fabric at Sewing Summit last year - I brought her a yard of fabric from Down Under and said 'surprise me' in return. She gave me a yard of this lovely home dec weight fabric. (Sorry about the flash reflection. Remember - Katy's fault).

 This is a VERY padded bag and I cursed A LOT while making it. Those front pockets are a nightmare. But great and functional and worth the effort. It has hidden magnetic snaps - mine are sadly not strong enough to 'snap' together through layers of fabric so are fairly useless. I think I'd use velcro or normal snaps if I did it again.

The padded strap is fabulous and the padded dividers you can add are very nifty. And there's PLENTY of room for a camera, a spare lens or two, and a purse.

And this is the second zip I've inserted like this - getting better!

Once again, the Soft 'n' Stable gives me a very professional finish. Happy with the finished product and once again, getting a lot of ideas from Sara's patterns!
Linking up with Lucy at CharmAboutYou for TGIFF.