Hello! Happy Monday...it was a beautiful sunny day, but as with most Mondays I'm so glad the day is over.
Over the weekend, in a bid to keep my fingers busy and because I have a never ending love of bags, I decided to do a little bag stitching. It's not perfect, but as I used nothing but what I had on hand, I'm quite happy with it.
I love this floral fabric I found on eBay for a song. You may recognize it as my blog background - I love it so much I plopped it on my scanner to make an image for my background - yep, confirmed nutter :o).
The navy blue strap didn't quite match the rest of the bag, so I sewed some green bias binding on to tie it all together. Sorry the photos don't show well, I had some serious Big J/Little J interference when taking photos. It was one of those 'take the photos now moments' or it was never going to get done.
The navy blue strap didn't quite match the rest of the bag, so I sewed some green bias binding on to tie it all together. Sorry the photos don't show well, I had some serious Big J/Little J interference when taking photos. It was one of those 'take the photos now moments' or it was never going to get done.
I always love red gingham - table cloth or bag lining, the colours make me smile. I remember my Mum always having red gingham curtains in her laundry room and I have loved this pattern ever since.
A little red ric rac is always just the thing - on the inside pocket and across the back.
I still need to figure out a proper attachment to close the flap, those elk teeth buttons are really just decoration.
It's not perfect, it's not the CK bag of my dreams, but it provided me with a few hours of smiling while I stitched and I'll be happy to sling this over my shoulder when I leave the house.
Toodles....L x ♥
It's just lovely - who needs CK anyway! Your bag is a one off not a mass produced design and when you use it you will be reminded of the happy hours spent making it!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of red gingham too and the fabric is so lovely. Such a lovely bag, such a lovely combination....
ReplyDeleteThis may make you smile. I had no idea where Cumberland, MD (America I guessed) is. So I Googled you, and at the same time found out that Philadelphia is on the East Coast and not on the West (as I had always assumed, silly me) I am in Basildon, England to the east of London (saves you wondering)
ReplyDeleteLove your bag, and Elk teeth buttons, how novel is that!!! I could only dream of Elk teeth ;0)
I also love gingham, last weekend at a Market I bought lots of different colours to line bags with, so pretty.
I am going to Berlin, Germany, tomorrow to visit relatives. I hope to find some interesting "stash" there.
Hugs x
Nice bag Louise what about good velcro to fasten it off. Love those buttons how unique
ReplyDeleteLouise I really love your bag, it is unique and special, just like you. I particularly love the lining, just gorgeous, my favourite colour. A fantastic post Louise, thanks so much, big hugs
ReplyDeleteDorothy
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