The bag lady is back and better than ever
As it's test period once again, I was free enough at work yesterday to spend my afternoon whipping up this lovely bag in the sewing room. I had been waiting to use this red riding hood canvas for a while and was a little nervous about actually making the cuts and taking it to the machine, but it turned out even better than I imagined!
I sewed grosgrain ribbon along the inside to hold the lining down nicely, and that was the only problematic part. It was a little tough to work with and very slippery, but even so I think it came out nicely. Here is a shot of the whole bag and one of me that shows off how it is absolutely the perfect size, straps and all. As with most of my sewing ventures, I didn't use a pattern (even a straightedge for that matter) or any pins. It's mostly just because of laziness, but as you can see it all turned out ok! (Edited to fix those pesky popup shots)
I was so pleased with myself and so enamored with this print that I even made a zippered pouch to go inside. I have a work party tonight and I am already planning my outfit around the new bag. Yippee!!
Comments
Fantastic!!
I am super super impressed!
Posted by: becky | May 19, 2006 10:39 AM
I love polka dots and red riding hood and planning my outfit around a cute new handmade accessory!! Awesome!
Posted by: kat | May 19, 2006 11:12 AM
Great job. That is the coolest bag and coolest fabric ever! I hear ya on the pins.
Posted by: Mariko | May 19, 2006 11:59 AM
awww that is the cutest fabric ever! the lining is a perfect match. love the bag and the pouch! have fun at the party.
Posted by: kris | May 19, 2006 09:16 PM
That is SO CUTE! how adorable! I'm totally impressed with your skills. I've tried to put a zipper in a bag and it was sad times.
Posted by: Carrie | May 19, 2006 11:03 PM
cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!
Posted by: kate | May 19, 2006 11:34 PM
both bags turned out awesome. you're so stylin'.
Posted by: carolyn | May 20, 2006 01:49 AM
Oooh! It _is_ the perfect size. And the fabric is so cute! Great job :)
Posted by: Lina | May 20, 2006 03:28 AM
Those bags are just about as cute as kittens!
Posted by: Norma | May 20, 2006 11:49 AM
I LOVE YOUR BAGS!
You do beautiful work. I am comming back here!!
Posted by: Mary Glynn | May 20, 2006 12:22 PM
Everything about that bag is cute!
Posted by: Amy | May 21, 2006 01:41 AM
Such a great bag!
Posted by: The Skirt | May 22, 2006 07:11 AM