my first charlie bag. i made the straps longer and lengthened the bag also. i finished it with biased strips and french seams. i didn’t line it. it’s pretty plain but i really like this bag style..i’m sure i’ll be making many more!! this was my first burda style pattern attempt! my daughter liked it too! :P
heavy green canvas material, heavy duty jean thread
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Jun 20, 2010, 07.09 PMby marvage
Great job! I’m going to lengthen as well. I’m tall and always find these types of bags are too short in the straps. This looks like a great size!