Fabric choices came entirely from stash, though I knew from the very beginning that the lining would be the Rifle Paper Co. floral I bought when the guild was recently retreating at Quilting Mayhem (Wildwood Garden Party for Cotton + Steel). I'm not really a floral fabric person, but this I love. I finally broke down and bought some to stash, and I'm sure glad I did. I love its sweetness paired with the more graphic Esssex print I chose as the bag's main fabric. THAT's from the Balboa line by Erin Dollar, and I absolutely adore it for this use. And the bottom fabric is also an Essex - from Carolyn Friedlander's euclid.
So just a few notes about my making of this bag:
- Take careful note of the orientation of the fabric. The pattern clearly states to measure width by height, yet when it came time to sew on the interior pocket, I mistakenly had my fabric orientated wrong and I sewed the pocket on facing sideways. Oops! Totally my error, and easily fixed, but just pay attention.
- Sometimes I have issues with medium to heavy weight fusible interfacing, so I chose to use Pellon 911FF Fusible Featherweight, and I'm happy with my choice. The bag still has plenty of structure and stands on its own when empty.
- I love the leather straps, and they were one reason I really wanted to make this bag. I purchased a 3/4" wide 56" length from Anna Graham's shop. It's high quality, easy to cut with a rotary cutter, and my 12/80 needle passed through it easily. Plus, I have plenty for another bag or other project.
- Lastly, about those leather ties. I used my favorite leather lacing that I usually use for zipper pulls, but it's a little stretchy for this use. So I'm thinking of switching those out. Love the look though!
Finished bag size: 10" wide x 12" tall x 4" deep
So no surprise here.... this one is one I'll make again for sure. When I'm deep in working on larger projects, I sometimes like to take a break to make a smaller project and actually finish something. This bag totally fit the bill.
It’s very cute. What are the dimensions of the finished bag?
ReplyDeletelook at on of the pictures, Debbie shares the size under a picture.
DeleteThis is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the exterior combo especially! Can you please link to the pattern as I'm having trouble finding it on Anna's site? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a bit to finger things out. I believe it is in a book, not a stand alone pattern. Debbie might have used the book "Homemade Touch" again. Read the first paragraph again and see what you think.
DeleteSo nice! I love the fabrics you used for the exterior and the leather handles 😍
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great fabric choice too.
ReplyDeleteI love the calm outside and how that makes the floral inside pop :) Love the small details, the drawstring and the folded-up bottom corners... Beautiful project! xo
ReplyDeleteI don't usually make things like this but love the simplicity of this bag. Seems like it's a good size too. Is it big enough to hold books? I just might make one. Being a floral person, mine might be the opposite of yours though. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have found a bag pattern you like! It's good to stretch yourself a little, and try sewing with leather... something I haven't yet done. I'm not a floral print-lover either, but I can see why this one attracted your attention. It's wonderfully colorful! Thanks for sharing the where-to-buy of everything you chose. It's good information. Happy in-between finishing!
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