Trajectories

These bags were examples of what you could make at the workshop.

First, you pick out which canvas you want to use. And because you can only see small portions of really big billboards, it was sometimes hard to figure out what you were looking at. That one on the right--it is a bunch of tropical fruits? Deflated balloons? Gall bladders?

Next, you design and cut out your creation either using a sample pattern or making your own. Thankfully, a few of the helpers spoke English. Otherwise, I may have come home with something that looked like a toilet seat.

The group hired a number of child laborers to sit at the sewing machines for 15 hours a day making everyone's bags. Just kidding! I think she was over 18. I think...

The finished product! I chose a mesh-like canvas with a leaf-like pattern on it. The straps are brown and it has an orange zipper.

It has two pouches that snap together at the bottom. In the event that I ever get a bicycle, it can attach to the back rack.

And the best part: A secret little pouch inside! For all of the secret little trinkets I will need on my daily bike rides...

I liked making my bag, but next time, I'm making this: a psychidelic version of your granny's favorite plastic chair cover! Merry Christmas, Grandma!