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Sewing: Stupendous Bag
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Stupendous Bag

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

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Casual, Classic


Materials

Cotton fabric, Corduroy fabric, various threads, cords and yarn

What was your inspiration?

I needed a new cross-body bag. I saw the grey batik fabric at a Stitch and Hobby show and knew that it was just what I wanted for my bag - after the stitching was added, of course. I'm totally addicted to Stupendous Stitching now and I can see it going on everything possible!

What are you most proud of?

Adding the 'inset' zip at the top of the bag. I've only done ones before that have been flush with the top of the bag but I wanted this to be hidden. Lots of trial and error but I got there in the end! I also added a small zipped pocket on the back of the bag for my credit cards/money.

 

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ValUK on craftsy.com
Apr 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you DebbiF :o)
ValUK on craftsy.com
Apr 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you DebbiF :o)
DebbiF on craftsy.com
Apr 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the use of color, the balance of stitching is wonderful.
ValUK on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a compliment Rosemary - thank you! It was seeing some of the lovely work others had done in this class that made me join too. Looking forward to seeing your work.
rosemary.1102778 on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like what you have done with your sewing machine. I am going to sign up.
ValUK on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for the lovely comments AllThatPatchwork. :o)
AllThatPatchwor on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
There is a lot to love about this bag - the Stupendous Stitching, of course, but also the insert zipper, the narrow edging around the stitched piece and the two-tone strap. Good job!
ValUK on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you jneuman.
jneuman818 on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! And congrats on the inset zipper ... very cool!
ValUK on craftsy.com
Mar 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Really enjoying the stupendous stitching - it's so addictive!
Charosgd on craftsy.com
Mar 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a great idea, to make a bag! It's wonderful, I love it. Congratulations!!!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Mar 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your bag is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.