I said I would make another bag so that my friend could pick the one she liked best. Well she couldn't pick and as she said "it's nice to be co-ordinated" so I gave her both.
This bag was made from half of a vintage tablecloth. I just love the pattern and colour combination in this cloth, another op-shop find from last year. I didn't have the heart to cut it up until yesterday but I am happy with the result and I still have the other half to play around with.
While working on the strap I discovered a new toy - well new to me anyway, although it has been in my sewing machine kit since it was bought about 5 years ago. I think it is the blind hemming foot. I used this with blanket stitch to bring dark green to the edge of the strap and and join the edges. I was very impressed with the neat job it did.
The lines on the strap were made with tiny bias bought from the quilt shop. I think it is made for stained glass applique but it is really easy to attach using a meandering machine stitch. A little bit of left over tassle adds to the fun.
This bag was made from half of a vintage tablecloth. I just love the pattern and colour combination in this cloth, another op-shop find from last year. I didn't have the heart to cut it up until yesterday but I am happy with the result and I still have the other half to play around with. 
While working on the strap I discovered a new toy - well new to me anyway, although it has been in my sewing machine kit since it was bought about 5 years ago. I think it is the blind hemming foot. I used this with blanket stitch to bring dark green to the edge of the strap and and join the edges. I was very impressed with the neat job it did. 
Wow! That is one beautiful bag. You've one lucky friend.
ReplyDeleteThis bag reminds me of Ana's bag, which you haven't made yet :)
ReplyDeleteOoooohhh...Great bag!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, that first cut is always the hardest. :)
What a pretty end result.
Kimberly :)
Lovely bag! The fringe sets it off to perfection.
ReplyDeleteLovely bag, and recycled too. Don't you wish you'd used that foot 5 years ago, lol!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite bag, which I use almost always, is similar to this one. A friend of mine made it and she gave it to me. The best gift ever.
ReplyDeleteLovely bag:-) The fabrics was :-)))
ReplyDeleteIt is retro?
Have a nice and creative easter from Norway:-))
Your bag is so lovely. Such vintagey-goodness for a friend.
ReplyDeleteLucky friend!!! What you all can do with an old table cloth. It is great!
ReplyDeletelove the bold colors, what a nice friend you are to give her both! and I am going to totally copy the magazine holder idea, mine are from ikea and a bit blah!
ReplyDelete:)Heidi
I enlarged the photo to see the detail on the strap - I have one of those feet and now I am motivated to use it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you hovered for awhile before cutting into the vintage table cloth - the bag itself is really great - well worth taking the plunge, then... ;o) Judy
It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove the vintage tablecloth fabric. great colours for the bag! well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely bag. I love that fabric.
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