Unfortunately I have made the mistake of ordering a bag from their site before and having it be just insanely HUGE. I like big bags (and I cannot lie) as much as the next person, but I'm talking I could have fit like three of Gemma in said bag. Also I love Forever 21's stuff but honestly it is extremely cheap (meaning the quality) so I decided not to pay $23 for a low quality bag when I could make it myself (and make it whatever size I wanted) for less than $10.
II hate using patterns so I found this great hobo bag tutorial online. I used the pattern and tutorial for the basic outline and instructions, then branched out on my own for the straps so that I could copy the idea of the Forever 21 bag. Here is what I ended up with:
I really like the size and style of the bag. I think overall it turned out pretty great especially since I was basically just piecing it together based on a picture I'd seen on the internet. The only thing I would change (and I may still redo it if I feel like it, but I am feeling pretty lazy these days, so I doubt it) is that I might make the red strap a bit longer and a bit narrower. And the best part? I think I paid about $6 total for the supplies and it took me maybe 2 hours to make.
I might get really crazy and try to make myself a matching pair of flat using this tutorial I came across on pinterest. Who knows? Could be awesome.
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