::whew:: Sewing projects are done until next week! Here is the bag that I made to take with me to Quilt Market this weekend. Like my dresses (#1 and #2), I had this idea at the last minute. Yeah. That's looking to be the theme for the week.
I wanted a very big and roomy bag to lug all my stuff, and at 15" tall, this bag fits the bill. The main attraction of this bag is that it has a cascading Dresden plate across the front and the back of the bag. After piecing, I fused the Dresdens to the main fabric using Pellon Wonder Under, which is a fusible web. I then blanket stitched the Dresdens around the outside, then attached the circle in the corner.
The bag also features a side panel, which wraps all the way around the main panels (although I did not have enough fabric, so I had to piece the side panel into 3 parts, which turned out okay).
The bag is made of 100% Echino fabrics previously cut for this. My beloved and most-hoarded fabrics. :-) I am so happy with the main fabric that I chose, the white with the black animals is such a contrast, it honestly almost looks like the animals are done up in black velvet. Just beautiful.
I went with a bit of faux patchwork Echino for the lining. The flap features a magnetic snap, and I used some metal o-rings on the handles to give it a bit of pizzazz.
This bag holds a TON...I was able to fit 2 towels inside of it!
What do you think? Would you like to see this made into a sewing pattern?
Uhm, yes, please.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and enjoy Quilt Market.
Yay I love it, incredibly happy bag, perfect thing to go with your new dress too! x
ReplyDeleteLuuuuuuuuv this want 1 with longer straps...any 4 sale???? Margaret
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - love that Echino dredsen!
ReplyDeleteOohhhhhhhh yess!!Ity`s super cool!!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag - the front design, the closure flap, the handles - yes, pattern please!!
ReplyDeleteAnd that last pictures with jeans legs are cracking me up ;-)
Yes please I would love to have a tutorial it's a super purse. Have fun at the market.
ReplyDeletetotally a pattern would be wonderful for the bag. A tutorial even better! You choose - I love the look of the metal o rings with the straps, it takes the bag up a notch from homemade to handmade you know??? Thanks so much for sharing and have fun.
ReplyDeletenatmax@earthlink.net
Natalie
Yes please, a pattern would be wonderful! I like big bags!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a great idea. Love the Dresden plate on the side.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would love to make this! And I don't feel that way about bags very often!
ReplyDeleteYes! I would love to make this bag...Dresden plates are one of my favorites and this looks great on the bag!
ReplyDeleteThis bag makes me really happy.
ReplyDeletePlease make a pattern.
Fantastic bag..love the fabrics you chose to make it in too!
ReplyDeleteYes! Pattern please! Have fun at quilt market!!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag. It is adorable. I think it would make for a popular pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great, unique bag!
ReplyDeleteYes, please do! Beautiful fabric and bag! Have a fun time in H-Town. Will you be at the festival too? Hope to see ya there. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteReally cute, Sara. I love the design but especially the fabric combinations. Everyone at quilt market is going to want one!
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice bag, the fabrics you used are perfect!
ReplyDeletelove it love it love it!!! Yes please a pattern/tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI really like it!! I wish I had the patience for quilting!
ReplyDeleteEsther.
I'd love a pattern for this bag. It's so cute and I like the rings. Your fabric choices are great Sara!
ReplyDeleteI would love a pattern for this bag! It is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! The cascading dresden is fab, and so is that nice wide snap tab. Love the scale of it, and you echino use!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic bag.
ReplyDeleteI really love it. Great work.
Would looooooooove to see this as a pattern/tutorial! :)
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? A pattern? heck yes ~ love it! Have fun at market you lucky duck!!!
ReplyDeleteYour dresses and bag is fab! The time pressure really works for you, lol.
ReplyDeleteThis bag is fabulous! Of course I'd love a pattern... love your fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love how you used the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love the awesome color in the dresden on the black and white. Great pattern too.
ReplyDelete