Let’s face it. There are the barely-scrape-by DIYers (yep, my hand’s up!), and then there are those whose projects always turn out so pretty and perfectly polished. Janelle of Emmaline Bags is certainly a member of the latter camp. I mean, just look at her work. Not a thread a-hanging.

I’m not really a “bag” person, but I love the mix of the more sophisticated looking faux leather straps with the more playful fabrics on these ones. Janelle used vinyl from OnlineFabricStore for both sets of straps, and the top blue bag is made from cotton Joel Dewberry bird print fabric. So if you’re up for a DIY purse challenge, head over to her blog and check out this handbag strap tutorial (and browse her sewing patterns too!)