The day after posting my first ideas I went on a long walk during which I knew that the design was too 'safe' and uninterestng .....so I have spent this week working on a new design. The design lines relate better to the shape of the bag and are taken from zebra markings.
New Paper Design
The new design made up in decorated fabrics
Here is the new designed fabric panel with gusset fabric alongside
Please note that I have posted this Chapter back to front !!! You are about to start at the end and work back to the beginning. Also all the notes are in the middle of the chapter.......I'm sure Sian can cope with this!
Stage Five - Ideas for fabric selection and piecing