I Heart My Sandhill Sling

Back in 2010 I bought a bag at Supanova featuring an anatomical heart, from a new shop called Jubly Umph. I loved that bag, and made the fatal mistake of only using it for special occasions, because after a decade or so the main fabric disintegrated. Sad to be throwing it away, I cut out the heart design and lining in the hopes of reusing them in something.

Fourteen years later, while looking through old bits of salvaged bags, I found the heart scrap and lining (including inner pockets) and realised both were just the right size to use in another Sandhill Sling. I also had a salvaged double ended bag zip and matching pocket zip, and a red velvet knitting bag that I’d been looking for a new use for, and some black destash denim.

So last weekend I got snipping, ironing, cutting and sewing and came up with this:

Which I am totally in love with. The cat-themed version is still high in my affections and a more practical colour for day use, but this one came together faster (thanks to practice and the lining having the original inner pockets), looks fabulous and feels so luxurious.

And totally justifies me hoarding old bits and pieces in case they come in handy one day.