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Title: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: datcat23 on June 27, 2019, 22:49:52 PM
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
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: Acorn on June 28, 2019, 07:52:27 AM
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!
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: Sewingsue on June 28, 2019, 08:53:42 AM
Oh that does look good. Love the fabric.
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: b15erk on June 28, 2019, 09:17:19 AM
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
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: snoozi soozi on June 28, 2019, 12:17:38 PM
Very nice Dani, I love bags of all kinds
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: Elnnina on July 01, 2019, 15:26:56 PM
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.
Title: Re: Shoulder bag in a favourite fabric
Post by: Catllar on July 01, 2019, 16:56:45 PM
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.