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Quilting: Small cross body bag
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Small cross body bag

Small cross body bag

Small cross body bag

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Stupendous Stitching: Adventures in Surface Design »

Instructions

No specific instructions for constructing the bag. I used my own knowledge of inserting a zipper and lining the bag. The strap is adjustable by inserting small loops into the side seams next to the top of the bag. A wooden bead is strung onto the cording, threaded through the loop, then back through the bead. A knot was then made in the cord. I like small cross body bags to carry just the ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Casual


Materials

Batik, embroidery floss, shell buttons, upholstery cord, wooden beads, cotton batting, zipper, lining fabric. Miscellany machine feet used: couching, overcast, zipper, button

What was your inspiration?

The fabric - I love the cinnamons and yellows.

What are you most proud of?

The creative process. I was just going to practice "the process" and then it evolved into a small bag.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Enjoy the process of "Stupendous Stitching". Its an awesome way to get the creative juices flowing.

 

4 comments

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Hepzibah on craftsy.com
Apr 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
eye catching beauty
Michaelah on craftsy.com
Jul 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely piece and very feminine!
Lavender Sencha on craftsy.com
Jun 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You made me smile. My sister lives in Colorado and uses a fanny pack. I thought it was just her!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Jun 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is so much nicer than the "fanny packs" we use in Colorado! You have inspired me to make one for myself!