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Sewing: This is a special tote bag for a friend
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This is a special tote bag for a friend

entire finished bag

handles
inside pocket
magnetic closure
entire finished bag
feet

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

Instructions

I watched the course completely then just let my imagination finish it up for me. I wanted to make a special bag for a friend who does silk painting. It is supposed to be for her silks, etc but who know what she will really use it for.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Funky, Traditional


Materials

I used a burlap type material I had intended for my dress form but made a mistake in cutting so I used it for the bag. All the leather was given to me as a throwaway pair of pants from same friend bag is going to. Lining and pocket were also given to me by same friend

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cacaumari803543 on craftsy.com
May 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
In this class we learned to make four bags? I loved your bag, you used leader, wasn't it?
sewgoodmom on craftsy.com
Mar 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! Do you have difficiulity when you sew through many layers together. My sewing machine couldn't make it!!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Apr 06, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
actually I didn't have any trouble that I can remember. I didn't try to sew very fast. I went slow and easy and all went well.
FigureFittin on craftsy.com
Mar 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
NICE!!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
CapeCodRed on craftsy.com
Mar 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I absolutely love this...I'm going to sign up for this...will be great project to try with my new Singer 9960 Quantum
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Let your imagination run away with this project. This class has no limits.
eMOtionelle on craftsy.com
Feb 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love this bag! Its the one that inspired me to take the class. Thank you!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
How awesome! This has turned out to be my favorite class! I want to see more like this.
akababs on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Exquisite!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I loved it too but had to give it away!
Ling and Selena on craftsy.com
Dec 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I wish I can have this bag. I love it. it is really good.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Dec 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thanks! thats sweet
wheeha on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this looks really great.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Dec 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thanks for the comment.
LynnCLS on craftsy.com
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your friend is very lucky. Beautiful bag.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Dec 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, nice compliment.
BeaSewGood on craftsy.com
Nov 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'm curious to know how wide you made it? Was it difficult to find the matching hardware?
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
how wide I made the bag? Well based on the zipper which was 26" and I ended up cutting off an inch on each side, I'd say the bag is 24" wide and about 8-10 inches high. I found all the hardware at Hancock Fabrics even though they didn't have a really large selection I managed to match everything.
BeaSewGood on craftsy.com
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gloria, did you make the handles? If you did, I am so amazed that they didn't have wrinkles, Did you cut them on the bias? Gteat job!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I did make the handles. I used thick rope, strips of leather from a pair of pants and brown piping sandwiched in-between. It went rather smoothly. I surprised even myself.
CUBI729 on craftsy.com
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
it's very original, I like the pocket. love it....
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Dec 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks
Brett Bara on craftsy.com
Brett Bara
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Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so amazing! I absolutely love your bag & I'm thrilled to see how you used the components from the class! YAY!
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!, did you see I used chocolate piping to finish the leather? I was so excited how it turned out that I had to give it to my friend in a hurry before I kept it for myself, haha
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
Lucille on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just great! So original and very attractive.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much
yarn78 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous bag! Love the leather you used, I need to be brave and try to see with it.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Just remember to use a leather needle and don't let it scare you. I thought it was quite easy but not too much scares me. Just take your time and the results are quite satisfying
Nolly1 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nolly1 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
your friend must be very special for you to make it for her its lovley i like that it is short great to take to semi formal evening out, just big enough for phone glasses handerchief and other necessities love the detail on the front is that leather
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
yes, its leather with piping sandwiched between it and the pocket lining, also on the handles. It is actually taller than it looks. its about ten inches tall. I originally made it for a tote for her silk painting supplies and silks but she flipped out over it so it may get used for something else. its huge inside. She is my dearest friend and is leaving the country to go back home for good, sad.
nancyzl on craftsy.com
Nov 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This turned out great! so nice to see someone reusing an old garment too. Am sure your friend will be delighted.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
haha, she thought I bought it. She checked the bag for the item I said I had made for her. It was a great compliment.
gloriagam959825 on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
she was speechless. She kept waiting to see what I had made for her. She couldn't believe I didn't buy this until I showed her some fabrics she had given me.