Monday, March 29, 2010

Fun Fabric Bags

I am so excited! Sometime over the weekend I hit 50 followers, and in my mind I had decided that I would do a giveaway when this happened. So stay-tuned later this week for my first ever giveaway, I just need to whip something up.

This past week I have been busy sewing. My daughter wanted a bag for church to carry her Young Women's binder in. So I started scouring blogworld to see if I could find something that would work. These are the result. I just love how each turned out. I found the pattern here. It has 6 pockets, 3 on each side between the two layers of fabric.

This is the first one I made following the pattern exactly. Finished size is 8Hx10Wx4D. Then I added the little flower. Tutorial for the flower here.

This one is my daughter's, I enlarge to fit my her binder. Finished size is 11Hx13Wx4D.

I got a little smarted as I went along. This one has added pockets on the inside.

And this one I just finished. I used the original dimensions, but I tapered the top piece to look more like a purse. I again added pockets on the inside, I also made the straps as long as the bigger bags. That way it can be worn on the shoulder. The original patterns straps were a little short for my liking. Now I just need to decide what I want to use as a closure for the purse.

Super easy, and fun fun pattern.




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19 comments:

  1. This turned out ADORABLE. I want to make one for a laptop bag! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  2. Those are darling!! I love the fabrics you used!!

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  3. Cute stuff! I'm a new follower. FOund you on Made By You Monday.

    Anna

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  4. Popping over from Tip Junkie...
    I love those! I have the fabric in the second to last one- SO CUTE!

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  5. These are so great!!!! The fabrics you used really made them!

    -Rockie @ Something Wonderful

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  6. Wow I love these! It must be wonderful to sew just like that! Happy Easter, Joan

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  7. More bags. You really are ready for Easter shopping and outings. Hope you'll drop by and see our lavender fantasy bath. -- Jane F.

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  8. Wow! These are terrific. My favorite is the animal print with the lime green top edge. It really pops. You are a talented seamstress. Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter. Congratulations on 50 followers. I've jst added myself so now your over the 50 mark. :-)

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  9. Congrats on reaching 50 followers!! I love the bags, they look great!!

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  10. Darling! I love your fabric combos and the way the purse one turned out. The flowers really add a nice finishing touch, too. :)

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  11. Those bags are soooo cute! Great job. I love the fabric you used!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  12. I featured this idea on my blog:

    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/03/wednesdays-wowzers-are-you-ready-for.html

    SO cute. Thanks for sharing!
    Alison

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  13. Very nice bags... I need one for my laptop...
    Sandy

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-in-purse-for-special-little-girl.html

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  14. Very cute! What a great way to use up some of those scraps I have laying around!

    http://happybabydesigns.blogspot.com

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  15. Excellent -- Great talent. Thank you for sharing these bags on the Boardwalk Bragfest!

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  16. great job! ...so very cute! I hopped in from Bobbypins Boardwalk and am so happy that I did. I would love to have you drop in at my place one day soon. until later...

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  17. These are darling!
    We have a friday fun finds party- we'd love it if you'd link up!

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  18. These turned out great. I want one! Beautiful!

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another wonderful party!!

    Please stop by next week I am having guest over each day and I would love for you to tell them HI!

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  19. I don't sew, so I have such admiration for those who do! Your bags are beautiful. My mother-in-law is a fabulous bag maker and I have several of hers. I will have to show her your blog. She would love these!

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