Apr. 26, 2008 - my homemade bag

Several days ago, I posted a close-up photo of the bag I recently made. Since I made up the pattern, there were a few hoops to go through to figure out some little details. It took me three days to make it - and they were quite busy days. The part that took the longest was quilting it together. Here are pictures of the mostly finished project. I still have to complete the quilting around the edges, hopefully I'll be able to do that soon.


This is of the bag, excluding the handles. I sewed five strips of material together, trying to keep the colors looking vintage. The white with red flower yoyos are made out of the same material as the inside.


Here is a peak of what the underside of the flap looks like, as well as the interior.


Before I quilted the outside and the inside together (with padding in between) I created a little pocket for the inside. I sewed two pieces of the interior material together (with the edges tucked in) and then sewed it down to the inside. The pocket is 8" x 5.5".


This is a close up of the edging and side. Both sides and the handle are all one piece, with a width of three inches.

Overall the bag was a joy to make, and I am very happy with the outcome. It's also nice to know that it's pleasing to the eye, I've had several complements about it. I originally made it for the homeschool convention, and I got it done just in time. If it would have taken a couple hours longer - it wouldn't have made it to the convention.

I hope you were inspired to work on a project of your own!

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Apr. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Shutterbug

Emily,
What a great bag! :) It's practical and pretty, what more could you want?! :) If you can, bring it Sunday, I'd like to see it IRL. :)
I miss you all and am excited to see you again.
Sweet dreams,
Marie :)

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Apr. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by crochetcrazy

Oh, Emily Rose! That is such a lovely bag! I'm planning on making an apron soon. One for my sister also! Though I'm not making up my own pattern, I'm using one my mom and I picked out. Anyways, lovely job on your bag! I kind of wish it was mine... ;-)

Thank you! I too think it's my favorite so far... Not to fancy, not to plain, just right! And actually, I had made it a while back and sent it to Jo at RecycledTemplates. So when the problem occured, I decided just to use it!

Have a lovely day...

.:::Renee:::.
Romans 5:8

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Apr. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by littlebrowngirl

Glad to hear ! ^_^
Have fun with the permit!
-Hannah

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Apr. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by fiddlesticks

Hello Miss Emily Rose,

That is such a cute bag! The colors go so well together, and the flower yoyos complete the whole look! And great job on making the pattern yourself! Did you actually draw a pattern first, or just cut out the material? I made a pattern for a jacket once, but I had to draw it all out first.... I don't think I could just cut the material for anything even slightly complicated...

For the pictures of the lily, I didn't actually use any backdrop (other than our living room :-), and the lighting was the sun in the morning. Before I took the picture, I positioned the flowers so that the sunlight shined directly on them. Since the sunlight was so bright, it darkened the background. (Plus, I cheated a little and edited at least one by enhancing the shadows. ;-) So mostly, I just got the black background effect by using the sunlight!

~Hadley

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Apr. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LittleSparow

Mmmm, very pretty! I especially love the color combinations you used. Well done!
Blessings,
Kori

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Apr. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Oh oh oh oh!! I want one. I want one!! How much do you charge??? :D It's absolutely beautiful! I like the colours. There is a set of fabric that all different prints, but same colours, that I'd love to make stuff out of. It's green, pink, and vanilla. Very pretty ... you did an EXCELLENT job!

Love
MJ

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Jun. 4, 2008 - Hey

Posted by indygirl

I really like this bag that you made..very good job..I would carry it anywhere.. And I am inspired...Thank you...luv ur blog btw...

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