Eager to make something out of the
new fabric, I tried out My Spare Time's free
pleated purse pattern. I made the straps a little bit longer so I could wear a coat and still fit the bag over my shoulder. And since this is made of nice, sturdy canvas, I skipped putting in interfacing. This tutorial for
inserting magnet snaps was helpful, too.
Yes, uh, "mistakes were made," so my seam ripper got a good workout. The moment it was finished I vowed I'd never sew another thing again, like I always do, but today I think it's cute and I've already forgotten the trauma. (Sounds like my mom friends describing labor. Ha.)
Eager to make something out of the new fabric, I tried out My Spare Time's free pleated purse pattern. I made the straps a little bit longer so I could wear a coat and still fit the bag over my shoulder. And since this is made of nice, sturdy canvas, I skipped putting in interfacing. This tutorial for inserting magnet snaps was helpful, too.
Yes, uh, "mistakes were made," so my seam ripper got a good workout. The moment it was finished I vowed I'd never sew another thing again, like I always do, but today I think it's cute and I've already forgotten the trauma. (Sounds like my mom friends describing labor. Ha.)
I love that pattern...very hip.
ReplyDelete-Lyla
Great bag - the fabric makes it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're over the trauma of the labor already. LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat job, and soooo cute!
Love,
Mum (Yeah, the trauma of having you didn't keep me from having another one. ;-) )
cute bag! I love the new prints from the previous post as well :)
ReplyDeleteMisery loves company - I'm feeling better knowing someone else's seam ripper gets a workout when taking on a new project. Love the bag!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI should probably buy a seam ripper one of these days. I lost mine and have been using my embroidery scissors for a couple of years now, haha.
I love her pattern, and since she posted it I've been looking for some great fabric to make it with. Yours turned out so great!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!
ReplyDeleteAww, cute! Looks similar to my Scooter bags , but with a different strap! http://www.flickr.com/photos/27337251@N05/3437898311/
ReplyDeleteGOOD JOB!
ReplyDeleteOh I just found your blog from creature comforts. I love the fabrics you got and that bag you made is great! Where can I get one? Oh, goody , you have an Etsy shop. Devine! :) Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. Fabrics + shape of the bag are a perfect combo.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the bag!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, and I love your new fabric! I'm so impressed that you've had all your great designs printed on fabric!
ReplyDeleteI'm just finishing my first bag and I'm way too lazy to rip out all my mistakes!!! This bag is adorable, thanks for posting the link. Once I regain some confidence I'm going to make this bag.
ReplyDeleteI HATE RIPPING OUT SEAMS. really cute bag, and thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteAwesome...it's great with a longer handle...and glad to hear you used your seam ripper. It turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great. You did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a huge fan of this blog, it is so cool to see my bag design on here! Yours turned out so great!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric, really makes the bag cute!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog! And this purse is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat's totally cute! I am best pals with my seam ripper too!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish! :) Smart idea to lengthen the strap for wearing with a coat.
ReplyDeleteWell, and if you don't altogether *forget* the trauma, at least you say to yourself that it was worth it! :0) Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag - now if only I could sew :)
ReplyDeletesuper cute bag!
ReplyDeleteI almost bought some of that fabric the other day. Then I remembered I don't sew. Hah! Bag looks great!
ReplyDeleteAnd I still remember the trauma of labor. Not over it yet. :P
How lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out thanks for the tutorial link and i am off to order some of your fabric!!
Love this--the style and fabric are great together. You've inspired me to break out my sewing machine soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag! Love your new fabric -
ReplyDeleteNice job!!!! You are quite the seamstress!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, great pattern and great fabric!!! your labor gave us a wonderful 'baby', do it again, please ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to try this. Yours is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous-- I wish I was half that craftsy!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Great job! You sound just like me in regards to sewing. I know how to put together things in my head but once I get to the sewing machine it all goes downhill from there.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric and bag pattern together! Fab job!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm totally in love. I love the new fabrics too.
ReplyDeletei attempted the pleated bag, but it looked like mary poppins's carpet bag where she pulled out lamps, furniture, etc. i did something wrong. the bottom is too square. the pleats threw me for a loop and i was not a happy camper making it. i threw it across the room twice, counted to 10, picked it up again, put it down and went to cook dinner. i am still looking at it. lol
ReplyDeletedid you really make that bag all by yourself??
ReplyDeleteI did. I know, it's shocking to me, too.
ReplyDeleteMandylifeboats, you crack me up. I can totally relate.
ReplyDeleteAHHHH!!! i did it! i made the bag... it was not difficult, but was sometimes frustrating.. now I understand Jessica and mandylifeboats...:)
ReplyDeleteTo whom who may concern, the new 'baby' is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41015551@N00/3475585795/in/set-72157617341114140/
I love it :) now it's time to try the buttercup bag!
Ha. My seam ripper got a good workout too, mainly because I am not good with straps. But it came out lovely in the end!!
ReplyDeleteDo you think Grandma G will make one for me?
ReplyDeleteGrandma G is busy sewing.... :)
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