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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Bag Lady

Yesterday, I felt like doing a small achievable project, and so I made this tote bag...


...using the bottom two of these fabrics, which my lovely mum bought me as a gift and managed to squeeze into her suitcase...

 

and this pattern...


The fabric was a furnishing  fabric and together with the interfacing, it was a little tough going when seams crossed but we got there.  I made Tote A, as I liked the way the straps came down to the base of the bag.  It has an outer pocket on the front and an inside pocket. With a cardboard base under the lining, it is freestanding and very roomy.  Now that I have used the pattern once, it should be much quicker next time but it`s nice to do a small project, which is quick and produces something practical.


Today I`m linking up with Stitched in Color`s Celebrate Color event and Fabric Tuesday - hop over there and see what clever creative people have been up to.

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22 comments:

  1. Ellie11 October 2011 at 13:10

    That's a rather nice bag - love the colours.

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  2. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 13:53

    great bag, lovely fabrics. Funny to see you in full summer gear, I'm sat at home in a cardigan!

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  3. sew.darn.quilt11 October 2011 at 14:38

    Very nice tote. The colours are so pretty.

    Carolyn

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  4. dutchcomfort11 October 2011 at 14:42

    Very pretty Autumn colours, they go well with your Summer outfit!

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  5. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com11 October 2011 at 15:26

    The bag and the fabric look great. You make a lovely model, too. Good job my friend.

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  6. Rebecca Lynne11 October 2011 at 16:07

    Don't you just love projects that are as satisfying as that? I am dying to make AMHs Student Art Tote for this very reason. As always I love your color choices Annabella!!

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  7. pasqueflower11 October 2011 at 16:11

    Great bag!!

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...11 October 2011 at 17:45

    I love the old bag, and the one she made - tee hee xxx

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  9. Rosa11 October 2011 at 17:48

    Very cute and the color are beuatiful.

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  10. Janine @ Rainbow Hare11 October 2011 at 19:06

    That's a lovely bag. I think it's really satisfying to be able to complete something quickly sometimes :)

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  11. linda11 October 2011 at 19:37

    i love bag making that one looks fab love the fabric !!

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  12. Elizabeth11 October 2011 at 19:52

    Well done! Doesn't lower right in the Butterick pattern look English beyond English?
    Haven't started your hat yet since Claudia asked for a scarf .....0h dear, it is taking for ever!

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  13. Catherine11 October 2011 at 20:15

    what a great bag - it did make me laugh you saying about your mum bringing the fabric over - after I had just finished reading Hadleys post about your mum and fabric :-)

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  14. leanne can blog11 October 2011 at 21:31

    You're so clever. The fabric is beautiful.

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  15. Katy Cameron11 October 2011 at 22:22

    Oooh, that turned out fab

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  16. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 23:52

    hi annabella. you are so clever and it looks great. love the fabric!

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  17. Ms. Becky12 October 2011 at 01:38

    Hi Annabella, thanks for the welcome back. I had intended to take a week or two, and then it got to the point where I had difficulty deciding how to get back into it. sort of like orbiting the earth for awhile and then re-entering the atmosphere! your boundless talents amaze me. I wish I had a fraction of it. as others have commented - you're extraordinarily clever. and I LOVE the selfie!!! happy day to you.

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  18. Carla12 October 2011 at 01:48

    Great Tote! I have this pattern and it's been waiting patiently for me to open up.

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  19. Amanda12 October 2011 at 03:00

    I love making tote bags!! I don't own one designer bag. But I do have about 25 totes that I rotate through.

    I am a fabraholic!

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  20. Archie The Wonder Dog12 October 2011 at 10:20

    Love the bag! Hope your mum is having a good visit?

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  21. Paula12 October 2011 at 10:24

    Hi, Annabella! Sorry it's been a little while. In awe of your creations!

    x

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  22. Connie14 October 2011 at 02:16

    Nice tote, and the fabric is perfect for it.

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