For our first few 50-cent adventures, I used my pink basket bag. I think it had been a $2.00 opshop find - and then I replaced the handles with a pair I made.As an adventure bag it was OK but not really what I wanted to use long-term.
It took time to decide on a suitable replacement. I don't find backpacks comfortable, so opted to make a custom bag, using fabric from my infamous stash.
My Granny was born in 1915 and relied on public transport all her life. I remember when she travelled by train from the Blue Mountains to visit us on the Central Coast.
She would pack all kinds of stuff into many pocketed bags. There were always small gifts for all of us, even a bone for our dog!
Nick carries two lunchboxes in our insulated backpack but I wanted some insulation in my bag, also. Just in case I carry any provisions.
I used thermal batting between the main body and the lining, then wool batting for the pockets. The bag is lined with the bright batik print and there was enough for a matching tablecloth. All fabrics were on-hand, with some of the batting having been sourced from opshops. The vintage tea-towel with steam train graphic is perfect for a bag that will spend lots of time on the railways!
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