the linen shortage has ended
I mentioned in my last blog post that I had run out of linen in the middle of a project & so had the fabric store… Luckily I was finally able to get some of the same linen through the stores website so I could match it for the project I was working on & actually finish the project. Although I did decide that I need to find a different source for linen, so I ordered some fabric samples (above photo) and am really quite happy with it although I still need to run it through the wash to see how it washes… Oh and I learned my lesson to not start a project without making sure you have enough fabric:)
After finding the linen I needed, I have been working on a bit of sewing lately although I seem to only pick it up for a few minutes each day which means the projects I have been working on have been slow going. I finally finished up a project yesterday though, this purse for my mom…
It is the same design as this purse that I made for my 2nd blogiversary giveaway (oh and Angela if you are reading this could you email me since I still need your address, thanks!). My mom loved it so much, she asked if I would make her a similar one and since I am a good daughter I did:) (Actually I tend to forget about projects that I tell her I will make, so it is amazing I remembered this one!)
And just to clarify a bit (since I don’t think I was super clear in my first post about this design), for these 2 purses I did end up making my own pattern but was definitely inspired by some of the lovely bags made with the bend the rules sewing pattern & also a few other pleated bags including this one (which is also very similar to the bend the rules bag but was made before that book) & this one.
A few more details… the outside is linen with “Katie Jump Rope” fabric by Denyse Schmidt for the pleats & inside of the purse. I also added a pocket to this purse so that it has 3 pockets (the first one I made had 2), my mom wanted a way to keep her glasses case from falling to the bottom so hopefully the 3rd pocket will work for that. The one detail nobody probably cares about but me… those ties for closing the purse are annoyingly hard to sew up on my current sewing machine!
Now if I can just finish up a few more projects that I am in the middle of working on that would be wonderful! :)
16 comments
Its beautiful :)
I am so excited! My new bag AND I get to see you soon!!!!!!
it’s great! I love the look of linen, but it’s much harder to work with than cotton, isn’t it? at least that’s been my experience. i bet those little ties were a pain to try to sew up. :) they are cute though.
Very cute, I really like that blue fabric you used.
wow…really nice bag, love it :)
MMM linen, so so lovely. The bag is *gorgeous*, those blue fabrics are perfect for it.
This bag is just as cute as the last one. Congrats on your blog anniversary. I’m so glad you are still at it. This purse is adorable. I want to make one too! Not sure I’m smart enuf to create the pattern….hm…will think a bit more about this.
I love the blue fabric in the bag! So fresh.
wow! I love the bag and the inside is wonderful. Where do you buy your linen? I have never used it but would like to give it a try.
Your mom is going to LOVE this bag (who wouldn’t!). You are such a good daughter. I really like how you did the pockets inside.
Yes, Regina, she is an amazing daughter!
It is perfect!! And that blue is just magical! You have such a talent and inspire me to no end!
Hope you are well and looking forward to Spring! I know I am :)
Amanda
Oh! VERY pretty!
Love the bag. I’m inspired to try to make my own bag. Thanks!
Gorgeous bag - glad you found more linen!
such a pretty bag. I honestly had never thought about using linen on a bag…it gives it such a light springy feel.
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