The Sewing Place
The Emporia => Access All Accessories => Topic started by: datcat23 on June 27, 2019, 22:49:52 PM
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One of my downfalls, is that I will set myself a list of projects to complete, and then get sidetracked, and make something else completely different. This happened last weekend, when I was sick with a cold, and really should have just been lying in bed recovering.
Hubby and I were heading out somewhere, and I grabbed one of my "weekend handbags". I realised these were getting quite tatty, and didn't look very good. So I dug out an old pattern, and set about making myself a handbag, using some canvas type fabric I had in the stash. Pattern is Simplicity 3828 (probably out of print). I added an extra internal pocket, and the tabs and corners are a vegan leather from Spotlight.
The handle ended up a bit shorter than I expected, but the bag tucks under the arm quite well. Its a bit bigger than I expected, and I think it could really do with more than the magnetic clasp. But, for quick trips to the shops, it will do just fine. The fabric is a course cotton, sort of like canvas in texture. Internal fabric is quilting cotton. I did break my rule about dark internal liners on bags, but still, I think it looks pretty.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136852907_4fe7b4ba41.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFXiM)Handbag (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFXiM) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136790173_8fbd8c0753.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFCEa)Handbag (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFCEa) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136756636_ed9c8a6acb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFsFW)Handbag (https://flic.kr/p/2gkFsFW) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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That's lovely! I'm a real sucker for interesting linings in bags (and anything else for that matter). And one of the brilliant things about making your own bag is having decent, useful pockets inside!
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Oh that does look good. Love the fabric.
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Lovely bag Dani, the fabric and the lining are beautiful!
I've not made a bag since I did the Mary Poppins bag for Lilya, although I think about doing another one often.
Jessie
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Very nice Dani, I love bags of all kinds
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Oh Dani there is just no stopping you with your creative ways, this bag is just right, and looks so professional - just how do you manage this amongst all the other things that you do and sew? Well done.
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That's pretty. Love the fancy lining - never understood why commercial bags are in the main black inside - can't find anything in the bottom.