Thursday, April 7, 2011

more bags

Over the last few months I've made a few bags. I thought I would share them all at once. They are all a variation of the same pattern. I love that I've gotten so much use out of one pattern. I should probably find another one to mix thing up a bit. 

this first bag was a birthday gift for my daughters friend. I scaled the bag down to fit her size. 

Her friends name starts with E, she turned 7 and her favorite color is turquoise. She loved the personalized bag. I think I might be making some more of these. 

I love this bag for summer. I made it for someone else, but I bought enough fabric to make my own. It's on my to-do list. 

I experimented with a new kind of closure. I really like it, I think the button works well with the fabric. 

Another upholstery bag. I love the gold color and the print. 
The fabric is amazing and originally cost $40 a yard.  I got it at a fabulous store that was going out of business. 

It was hard to let this one go. 
It's made from more expensive upholstery fabric bought at closeout. 
I love the print and all of it's great texture. 

Okay, I really liked this one too. It's so classic.
The fabric had this great woven almost burlap feel. The black damask is velvet.  

I got a huge piece of red vinyl for $5. I got it to make the baby shoes, knowing I would find something to do with the rest. Well, I thought I would try using it on a bag. 
It was much harder to work with then I expected. I'm excited to see how it holds up. I hate it when vinyl cracks. I'm still trying to decide if I love this one or not. Maybe I can't get over all the flaws.



27 comments:

  1. What are you doing with these bags? I LOVE the black/ivory damask one!

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  2. These are adorable!!!

    Melanie givebacktoday.blogspot.com

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  3. These bags look wonderful, the fabrics you have used are fabulous!

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  4. These are so cute! Do you have a pattern or tutorial on them? I would love the make one!

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  5. I love the bags they are so cute! I would buy up that black and white damask in a hurry!

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  8. Love them all but really really love the one with the vinyl. x

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  9. Very nice..You do beautiful work..I love the fabric of the last one..Have a great weekend..

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  10. I LOVE the second bag. Do you remember what the fabric is? I am doing my girls' bathroom and that would be perfect for a shower curtain!

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  11. So cute! I love that style. I am amazed with all of different things you can make! I never knew you were so crafty until I started reading your blog!

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  12. Love these bags! I have a pattern that looks similar and you are making me want to go start one right now!

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  13. I really like the bags that you made. Is it a commercial pattern or is it your own design? I would like to make one similar since all of yours turned out great!

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  14. Bags, bags, BAGS!!!
    I would like a tutorial, since I am an recovered-bagholic.
    Thank you. :)

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  15. Oh my, if you cannot get over the "flaws" on the red vinyl, I would definitely buy it! I think it is very cute!

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  16. Oh wow! The upholstery bags are the best!!! The one with the red vinyl is awesome and I can assure you that it looks flawless!!! The damask fabric is awesome but I think that you might find that the velvet wears off fairly quickly where it rubs against your body... I had this happen with a similar fabric.

    Awesome work!

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  17. Please tell us the pattern!
    They are all so great:) I especially love the idea of the personalized bag. What a great gift for a little girl. We call ours the "bag lady" becuase she always has one over shoulder stuffed full of junk:)
    tjward@yahoo.com

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  18. They are all so super cute. I love my bag. Can't wait to talk to you...

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  19. Um, wow. That black damask is to die for! And the red vinyl? Adore. So cute.

    ~Nike@Thrive
    choosetothriveblog@gmail.com

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  20. Great bags! I love the black and white one!

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  21. Wow! I also love the black and white one. They are all beautiful. What pattern is it?

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  22. For anyone wondering what pattern I used, it was one that I bought on etsy and isn't available anymore. Sorry. I'll let you know if it's released again.
    Kalleen

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  23. Can you give us a link to the etsy store you got it from? Thanks! I absolutely ♥ these purses!

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  24. I originally got a pattern from this shop:
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewingwithme3?page=2

    but i have to tell you i've made changes to the original pattern to fit my needs.

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  25. NICE! i personally LOVE the last bag pictured with the red vinyl! Hope it holds up well =)

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  26. They are all great, but the last one is my favorite!=)

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