Well I finished this bag this morning, it was sort of complete last night there was just a little hand stitching I needed to complete. I have really enjoyed making this and feel I may get back into bag making, I did stop because I have a little collection that are unsold upstairs but for myself and gifts they are always appreciated. The rivets have not arrived so I have left off that detail, I may add a couple later to strengthen where the strap meets the bag when they eventually arrive!
Here it is...
Now it isn't stuffed with anything here so I think it is standing up quite well empty, I will definitely use faux leather in future to strengthen bags.
It is the same on both sides, I was expecting the buckle and claws on the strap to be more silver or at least bronze but never mind. There was also lots of pulling and straightening to get the folds out of the strap when it arrived but I suppose that it was you get for £3.49, I didn't want leather so there we are.
I made the little charm from a bit of the faux leather, an old key ring and some jewellery making beads and bits I had in my sewing box. The tassel was a lot longer but I thought it looked too much so I cut a chunk off, I was also unsure how to attach it but I decided on a bit of embroidery thread plaited and stitched in before rolling the tassel.
The piping is just mock, I simply folded over some cord fabric, the only problem being that you don't have a definite width guide to follow.
Inside I have used a leftover bit of cotton from a dress I made last summer, and a saved zip from an old bag.
So in total this project has cost me £7.69.
Materials list
Santoro Gorjuss fabric £3.00 fat quarter from
Happy Hare
Black strap £3.49 ebay
Piece of black ribbon £1.20 ebay
Cream faux leather; leftover from an upholstery project for a relative.
Lining; leftover cotton from a dress.
Zips; recycled some years ago when they were unpicked from an old bag.
Mock piping; recycled cord leftover from making a cushion for a friend.
Bag charm; assorted bits from my sewing box ( and a lesson never to throw out old key rings, I have just recalled we got rid of a few two weeks ago when sorting the junk drawer!)
All in all this bag had a lot of recycled items and it has made me think a bit more about the details that make up a bag. Sometimes it is the little things that make all the difference and not what we spend on supplies.
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I absolutely LOVE this bag. The fabric is so cute, the size is great and you won't look like you have the same bag as everyone else which is always a bonus. xx Susan
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DeleteIt looks amazing, the added embellishment on the key chain was a delight. I have just bought a book of bag patterns so am keen to have a go myself.
ReplyDeleteI would say keep the bits and bobs you may need off old bags and get relatives to do the same. It will save you buying the d rings etc.
DeleteYour bag is just gorgeous! I Love it! You are so very clever as it looks so professional!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have made quite a few in the past but I am trying to make them look less homemade if you know what I mean. I think the details have made a difference this time.
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