The inspiration for today's bags came from
here. I used the measurements but probably changed just about everything else, if I am honest! I made mine shorter by using a 2" cutout for the boxy base. I had to trim down the sides somewhat - I think a greater seam allowance was used on the original (I habitually sew bags with a 1/4" seam). I also used somewhat wider and longer handles, and added a flap with a magnetic catch. The flowers are different too - the one on the third, bright bag was my own design, trying to cater for the thick curtain fabric I was using, and the others were similar to the pattern
here.
I did break with my own tradition on this bag and use a fairly stiff interfacing, and I rather like the effect. I may be going to Ebay to find an economical supply of interfacing, I think.
My bags were made from denim and more of the curtain samples I was given. I'm about half way down the supply now!
I will be sharing these bags at some of the Monday link parties on my Link party page.
Oh thanks for the link to that tutorial - I had seen the picture on Pinterest but I didn't realize it's for a little girl tote - I have several of those wondrous little creatures around (neighbours, or kids of friends of family members!) and wouldn't mind making them a bag in just the right size!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are sweet - I know your pain at finding these kind of supplies for a reasonable price - here in Canada we don't have nearly the selection that many Americans have, so we tend to end up paying an arm and a leg if we buy locally. The thin iron-on interfacing I use the most is about $3.25/metre locally, but I buy it by the bolt (48 yards) for 60 cents/yard (with a coupon) when we go Stateside. The savings on a bolt pretty much pays for our gas to get down to the States!
So pretty with the flower!!! If you find a cheap source of interfacing, let us know!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags! You have some very pretty curtain fabric to use!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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