With apologies to James Brown (
Papa's got a brand new bag), I would like to unveil my new bag! This was the second project in my sewing lesson and I almost completed it in two hours. (I had to close the turning out hole at home and I think it would benefit from top stitching around the top which will also reinforce the handles). The fabric was a remnant which Chris had squirrelled away (I think it is a vintage pattern) and which I wanted to use for something special, as I loved it. As it was a heavier material than just a cotton, it was perfect for this project.
I even made a pocket, with reinforced top corners, in the cheerful red gingham lining.
The lining in all its glory.
It's a pattern I may well return to in the future as it was easy to put together and will be versatile, I think. Perhaps a bag with longer handles so that it will go over the shoulders might be a future project. Next week, we are starting on the tunic dress and I am excited about that.
Incidentally, my tutor,
Sue, said that I am not a beginner any more - I am an improver now (woohoo!)
Well improved, Ellie, the bag looks great.
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Thanks, Joy. I am really pleased with it (I've done the topstitching round the top edge this morning, so it is finished!)
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Ellie
That is gorgeous and so cheerful...looking forward to seeing your kate dress!
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Thanks, Daisy. I'm looking forward to seeing my Kate dress too! I will definitely post about it when it's done!
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Ellie
Well done you, your bag is fabulous! So glad you're learning to sew - and clearly improving in leaps & bounds... you'll be addicted in no time - welcome to the club! :-)
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Thanks, gilly. The lessons are really helping my confidence and I am really looking forward to sewing clothes (which actually fit!) If the dress is successful, I hope to make several versions in different fabrics...
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Ellie
Wow Ellie, that is a great bag, and are you finally going to make a Kate dress? That's great news and I wish you the very best with it; I know it'll be lovely and am looking forward to seeing it so hurry along there!
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Thanks, Joy. Yes, I am finally going to make a Kate dress!! I will be starting it at my next sewing lesson and am excited that I am going to make something to wear at last! I'll post my progress, of course!
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Ellie
What a beautiful bag, it looks very professional!
ReplyDeleteAnd that was only the second lesson..... Soon you will have a whole wardrobe filled with your own creations! Love, Mirjam.
Thansk, Mirjam. I was so pleased with the way the bag turned out. I am hoping to make quite a few new items for my wardrobe, but that means I need to make some room in there!
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Ellie