Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Mama's Got a Brand New Bag

Have you ever tried to be inspired? This weekend I was feeling particularly un-creative at my sewing machine, and forcing it wasn't helping the issue. I had the terrible urge to sew something and remembered this shoulder bag tutorial on Melissa's blog, tiny happy. I had been wanting to try it for quite a while, along with a bunch of other beautiful things that Melissa posts. I also had been itching to see if my sweet machine could handle sewing something heavier, like this teal cotton canvas that I've had in my stash forever.

I tweaked the pattern a bit, adding a little length to the body of the bag to make it a bit slouchier. (Okay, so spell check says that isn't a word, but I'm going with it. Slouchier= from the root word slouch, and meaning more slouchy.) I also made the handle wider so that I could fold it in half. I'm not sure why I wanted to do this, but I really like it and love that it shows off the Alexander Henry Fashionista print I used for the lining. The pictures don't do the colors justice, but it's bright and bold, perfect for summer. Sigh... someday I will take good pictures, I will!

6 comments:

  1. this is adorable! gonna have to stop by this blog!

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  2. this is awesome!!! i'm certain you could sell them in your shop! : )

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  3. Thanks, girls! I am thinking about drafting some patterns for bags... I'll keep y'all posted! =)

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  4. First of all CUTE bag. I have a thing for handmade bags. I love them! Second, I'm so glad you are going to join me. Even if it's just me and you, I think God has a plan for something great. Thanks!

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  5. Yes, I have TRIED to be inspired! Don't you hate it when it doesn't come on its own? I'm glad you found some inspiration, and the bag is adorable!

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