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Sewing: Art Bag
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Art Bag

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Design Your Own Handbag »

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Mod, Hipster


Materials

my own painted canvas, buttons, stitching, cord, cotton fabric, bag hardware

What was your inspiration?

A painting that I really wanted to cut up and use as fabric. It sort of feels like leather -- and no cruelty or killing.

What are you most proud of?

The painting/fabric was quite thick in places and therefore difficult to work with. I guess I'm proud that I was able to pull it off even if it isn't perfect.

Oh well, I already have pieces waiting for the next one.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time!

 

15 comments

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Earthfairies on craftsy.com
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love IT
Teresa Maria on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wearable art!!! Great idea, well done!!
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I think I'll mix painted canvas with painted fabric for the next one...
CUBI729 on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This a beautiful bag, very eye catching......
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Brett Bara on craftsy.com
Brett Bara
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so cool. I LOVE that you painted your own fabric - that's just awesome. Great job :)
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for a wonderful video :)
BeaSewGood on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love how creative you were with using the painted canvas for your bag!!! The bag would make a great focal point for a simple outfit. I am curious to know the measurements of the bag. Also, is it a cross-body bag?
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, BeaSewGood. The bag is smallish. It measures 8.5" w x 6.5" high, give or take. And yes, it's supposed to be a cross-body bag (my favorite). Totally hands-free. That's why for the next one I'll only attach one strap. Oh, and also make the bag itself a bit larger.
Eunique53 on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What an amazing idea! I love the look, and it's so original. I dont see any mistakes, either, so it looks perfect to me.
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I can't wait to start on the next one.
Emmely on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a wonderful idea to use a painting as fabric, I think it makes the bag a real eyecatcher!
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm glad you like it!
Lucille on craftsy.com
Dec 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a fantastic piece of fabric - great result. A beautiful bag
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, I'm going to wear it today.