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New Fabric Bag

7th April 2008

New Fabric Bag

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I was in the mood to sew today, so I put off getting on the computer until after I started and then completed this purse project. This zipper closure purse measures approximately 10″ x 5 1/2″ x 3″.

I began with 5″ charm squares and cut them down into rectangles. I then created 6 rows of 4 rectangles. Using an 18″ x 20″ piece of lining fabric and same size batting, I began sewing the rectangle rows on top. It was an interesting method and I’d never done it this way before, but it worked by sewing the strips together while quilting through all the layers at the same time.

I then crafted the handles from 7″ x 20″ fabric, stitching them onto the purse pattern just before sewing on the zipper, a surprisingly easy feat! I’m not fond of sewing zippers, so I tend to shy away from patterns that use them.

Finally, I sewed the ends closed. It sort of all came together like a puzzle. It was actually quite enjoyable!

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  1. 1 On April 7th, 2008, WAHM Tara said:

    Oh that is CUTE! I love the fabrics! Very trendy! You did a great job!

    WAHM Tara’s last blog post..Tips For The Newbie Entrepreneur

    posted on April 7th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

  2. 2 On April 7th, 2008, Ellen said:

    That turned out very cute. The top appears to be curved. How clever! I love the fabric. I’ve been sewing all evening on this purse. I have the shell and the lining made but I can’t decide on the handles. She wants the handles different from anything I’ve ever made so I’ve got to get very creative. I was going to take pictures of it but my camera is out in my car and I’m too lazy to go get it. :)

    Ellen’s last blog post..New Sewing Project

    posted on April 7th, 2008 at 10:06 pm

  3. 3 On April 8th, 2008, Marianne said:

    Really prety bag. Great job.

    Marianne’s last blog post..My Artist’s Place

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 2:12 am

  4. 4 On April 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks Tara – Yes, I thought the blues and browns gave it a more trendy look too. :-D

    Marianne – Thanks very much! This was a fun and fairly simple bag to create.

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 5:22 am

  5. 5 On April 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Ellen – You’re right, the top of the bag is curved so the zipper begins and ends on the sides of the bag itself.

    I can’t wait to see what you’re so busy making! Go get that camera! :-D

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 5:23 am

  6. 6 On April 8th, 2008, Christine aka BayAreaMompreneur said:

    I love your bag! Are those Amy Butler designs? Yummy color combination!!!

    Christine aka BayAreaMompreneur’s last blog post..Burn and Earn!

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 5:39 am

  7. 7 On April 8th, 2008, Karen said:

    Gorgeous! I don’t know how you will stand to part with your creations!

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    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 7:14 am

  8. 8 On April 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Christine – Thanks! Actually it was designed by Sherri K. Falls. It really is a cute bag. I think the only modification I will be making on the next one is adding interior pockets.
    I’m interested to see your creations, I’ll be checking out your blogs!

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am

  9. 9 On April 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Karen – The only thing more fun than making these bags is selling these bags so I can make more! :-D

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 8:29 am

  10. 10 On April 8th, 2008, Natalie said:

    That is so cute! I love the colors. :)

    Natalie’s last blog post..Growing Up Too Fast

    posted on April 8th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

  11. 11 On April 9th, 2008, Fatiah said:

    Trust u to come out with wonderful projects with good choice of fabrics.

    Fatiah’s last blog post..Quilt Update

    posted on April 9th, 2008 at 2:27 am

  12. 12 On April 9th, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks Natalie – I love putting fabrics together, that’s part of the fun of making these projects! :-D

    Fatiah – Thanks, what a nice thing to say!

    posted on April 9th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

  13. 13 On April 14th, 2008, Beth said:

    I’ve been meaning to comment on this every time I swing through doing Entrecard, but your site tends to freeze up my browser, lol. I just love this bag, it’s so cute, and you are very talented. I love the color scheme as well, I think blues and browns complement each other nicely. Great job!

    Beth’s last blog post..Special Tea For the Soul

    posted on April 14th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

  14. 14 On April 14th, 2008, lynne said:

    Beth – Thanks! Can you tell what snagging up when you’re trying to load my site? Maybe it’s something I can get rid of! :-D

    posted on April 14th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

  15. 15 On April 14th, 2008, Beth said:

    I’m not 100% sure what’s doing it, and it doesn’t happen all the time. I use Firefox, and I have noticed that it occasionally happens with other blogs that use your same platform–it usually happens when I’ve got multiple tabs open. Firefox also tends to freeze up when I hit a blog with a lot of widgets and applications that run automatically. But I surely wouldn’t want you to remove anything just for me. ;)

    Beth’s last blog post..Exercise

    posted on April 14th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

  16. 16 On April 15th, 2008, lynne said:

    Beth – Thanks for the info. I need to upgrade this site with Wordpress’ latest version, just haven’t had the time. Maybe that will help. I also use Firefox and I notice if I get too many tabs open (like when I’m dropping EC) then I can have problems. Any site that has audio or video that automatically loads and starts playing will bring me to a halt.

    posted on April 15th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

  17. 17 On April 17th, 2008, Sarah said:

    Oh this bag is just delectable!

    I love your work!

    Is this bag for sale also?

    I have a feeling once you find out about postage to the UK, I am going to have no money left! My husband is going to be mad at you for creating such gorgeous stuff that I can’t resist! :D

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    posted on April 17th, 2008 at 4:06 pm