Sunday, 8 July 2012

My New Bag

At the end of my recent Fairy God-Sister post I said I was making a new bag for myself.  Well, it is all done and dusted. 
Tada..........


 I really love my new bag.  It is wonderfully spacious - something I really need because I seem to always have a lot to cart around.



 The fabric range I have used is Echo by Lotta Jansdotter.  I had been in love with this fabric range for ages before we had it instore at Ballarat Patchwork.  When it came in I grabbed some quickly.



 The pattern I have used is Black Forest by Australian designer Melly and Me



 I modified the pattern a little by adding internal pockets to the lining on both sides of the bag.



 I love the little pleats on the outside pockets - just a lovely little design feature.



 top stitching on the straps and the button closure



turning the bag and lining right sides out



A few years ago on a girl's drive into the countryside with my Fairy God-Sister we happened on a great button shop that had all manner of vintage buttons.  I bought this large celluloid button just because I loved it and, what do you know, it works with this project perfectly.




close ups



So thanks to my new little beautiful black beauty (all the sewing was done on her - I should tell you her name is June after my Beloved Grandma) I have a new modern bag.



I will be entering my bag into the Sew Sweetness Purse Palooza Flickr competition (on flickr I am Knitting Maide).  There are many fantastic bags linked up.  Go and take a look.


Until next time, happy quilting, knitting, sewing, crafting ....
 
 
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47 comments:

  1. love this bag!! nice job :)

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    1. Thanks sew much. nice and roomy cause I always seem to be carrying around so much stuff!! cheers, Karen.

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    1. Thanks Pam. I really enjoyed making it. Cheers, Karen

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  3. Beautiful! I love the fabrics you chose

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    1. I am sooo looking forward to Bella by Lotta coming out. I have a 5" charm square pack that was given to me by a friend who bought it at Spring Market and I am just biding my time thinking how best to use it!! Cheers, Karen

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  4. It looks GREAT Karen! I love how you used Echo (one of my favorite fabric collections ever!).

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    1. Thanks Jenny. Yes Echo is so simple yet so lovely and 'must have-able'!!! Cheers, Karen

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  5. That is a great looking bag! I love all of the space in it.

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    1. Thanks sew much. Space is something I always need. Cheers, Karen

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  6. A very nice bag! I like the looks of it!

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    1. Thank you very much. It was a joy to sew it on my lovely vintage machine. Cheers, Karen

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  7. Love it!! Great job :)

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    1. Thanks sew much Tammy. I will love carrying it around and showing it off. Lol. Cheers, Karen

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  8. Love your bag....especially the Echo fabric. My featherweight is named after my great aunt Luella!

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    1. Oh I would sew love a Feathweight. On my 'must collect' list. It is wonderful to personalise the old beauties. I know my Beloved Grandma would approve. Cheers, Karen

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  9. Digging your fabric choices...grey and mustard yellow are great! Love the new (old) machine. Stopping by from www.ourhomespunhaven.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes, some colour combinations are just meant to be. Will visit your blog shortly. Cheers, Karen

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  10. Gorgeous, and now I may have to splurge on that fabric line as well, its just my style!!!
    Come by for a visit sometime!
    Catherine
    http://tbc-tobecontinued.blogspot.com/2012/07/simple-summer-dress.html

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    1. I know what you mean - I had to as well. Can't wait for her Bella range to come out soon. I have become your latest email subscriber. I love all the reasons you have called your blog 'tobecontinued'. Cheers, Karen.

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  11. Love your bag!! And button :) xx Holly

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    1. Thanks sew much. My button was taken from the blocks I made for my first ever quilt designed for as a commercial pattern - Rainbow Checks. Cheers, Karen

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  12. I love the bag and your fabric choices. I am interested in sewing purses as well. Did you order this pattern via Australia or is there a USA source? Thanks!

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    1. Thanks sew much for your lovely words. I purchased my pattern from Ballarat Patchwork in Australia where I work - www.ballartpatchwork.com.au. I'm not sure if there is an American source although I do know Melly and Me products are sold in the USA. Good luck. Cheers, Karen

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  13. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!!
    --Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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    1. Wow that's very exciting. Thanks sew much Mandy. I love your site, very varied content and fun things to look at and read. Thank you for providing the linky party - a great way for us little guys to see, be seen and grow. Cheers, Karen

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  14. You did a beautiful job on this! Love it!

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    1. Thanks Melisa. Your lovely words make me smile!! Cheers, Karen.

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  15. Fantastic bag. I LOVE the fabric! Thanks for sharing on Show and Tell Wednesday!

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    1. Was my pleasure. Thanks for hosting. Cheers, Karen

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    1. Its great fabric isn't it. I have to say I am a huge fan of Lotta Jansdotter. Looking forward to her 'Bella' range coming out soon. Cheers, Karen

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  17. Super, super cute! Well done!
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks sew sew much!! Cheers, Karen

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  18. Great bag! Love the fabric you used and how you added inside pockets!

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    1. Thanks sew much. A girl can't have enough bags or pockets. Lol. Cheers, Karen

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  19. Love this bag!! I wish I was confident
    enough in my sewing skills to try making one!

    Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'.
    I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure
    to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

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    1. Thanks sew much. And being featured too - woo hoo!!! Thanks for hosting the linky party so we all get a chance to see and be seen. Cheers, Karen

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  20. Thank you for linking it up with us at our party http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/ Beautiful Bags!

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    1. Thank you Rose. Thanks for hosting the linky party and giving us all a chance to see and be seen. Will def link up again. Cheers, Karen

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  21. Love the fabrics you chose. I would have walked right by the pattern before seeing your completed purse. Great eye.
    Patty

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    1. Thank you. Sometimes it can be challenging to see past colours and fabrics that don't appeal to us and see the design underneath. Colour and pattern is such a personal thing. Cheers, Karen

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  22. Hey what an amazing bag! My Grandma has the same brand sewing machine and it still works. :) My mom uses it to sew and I have learnt my sewing basics on it. How wonderful to see it that someone else still using there Grandma's sewing machine. Yay! :)
    Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party. Have a nice weekend!

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    1. You have to hand it to the manufacturers of old - they sure made fantastic products that stand the test of time. And I know it is soppy (but then so am I!!) but I could feel my Beloved Grandma beaming her approval with every stitch stitched. Thanks for hosting the linky party so we can all see and be seen. Cheers, Karen

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  23. Hi Karen, I've featured your bag today...
    http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/08/threading-your-way-features.html

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