Jennifer has inspired me! After seeing the fun that she had making my dress, I decided to try sewing again. I have sewed in the past, but it's been about 20 years since I've done anything besides patching things. So, with apprehension, and pep talks from Jennifer, I decided to jump into handbag making!I love looking at the fabric bags that are available in the stores now, with their bright fabrics and fun details. But usually something about them doesn't suit me. So, I made my own! I stumbled around quite a bit, had to pull out a lot of seams, but had fun and I'm happy with the results.
The upper photo shows my first bag. I love it, but it is too small for all the stuff I carry. I guess I could carry less. But I love to have my cell phone, camera, camera charger, wallet, sunglasses, (you get the picture) with me at all times. I must admit that when I scaled down and used this purse for a couple days, my shoulder didn't hurt!
But, on to the next bag. This one is definitely bigger! I call it the Happy Hobo bag. I went for brighter material. And glued rhinestones in places. It was interesting installing a zipper when I haven't done it in so long. Made some mistakes, but it came out okay. I think if I ever made this bag again, I'd add a zippered divider pocket in the middle. Gotta love pockets in handbags!I really enjoyed making these. Now I feel torn. Make jewelry or make handbags. Hmmm.....
3 comments:
Janine, both bags are beautiful.
Its funny (no not your bags) really, I got hooked on wire jewelry while searching for sewing projects. I was looking for patchwork projects on line when I stumbled upon wire wrap jewelry. I got hooked to wire after that and never touch my sewing machine after that :) I might start "touching" it one day..:D
OOOoooO I love these!!! So beautiful! Is there anything you cant do?? :) ;) I need to take lessons from you :) I have always wanted to learn how to sew. Maybe one day. These are gorgeous!!! I love the color choices too .. WOW! I guess for now I will make mine out of paper :D
Bwa-ha-ha! I've converted you! Your bags are so beautiful. Every time I see you carrying your bag, I think "I want one too!". Now I'm armed with the pattern, so once I find time, I'm going to make one too. Sewing a handbag would be a great break from fitting issues. Although I do have a gorgeous dress I still need to make for myself.
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