This weeks Project Quilting challenge is Bigger than a breadbox. There was an actual size restriction with this. Your piece had to be more than 16 x 8. I was not going to make something again because of time restriction. My son will be 22 on Saturday and I have a house full of people coming Friday night. Cleaning is taking priority. But once the dishes were done and supper was made, I decided to try this bag. My friend Natalie is the artist behind Sew Hungry Hippie. She came out with this pattern a while ago and it's been sitting in my sewing room for months. The Santorini Tote pattern is very clear if you have never made a bag before. She has great pictures and the steps are easy to follow. I have made many bags in the past. This bag was like making an extra large zipper bag. If you have never made a bag with a zipper, I recommend trying this pattern. She gives you all of the tips and tricks to make it easy.
The smallest of details. These zipper tabs are a must and really make the bag look professional.
The inside has shiny gold in the flowers.
As you can see, I used cork for the bottom. It really makes the bag sturdy. I did not use the foam that is calls for because I didn't have any. Next time I will try it with the foam. I just used fusible interfacing. I also did not add a pocket. I may go into this bag and put one inside later. I love the size of this bag. It measures 19 x 13. The fabric and cork was purchased at Blue Bar Quilts.
Voting opens on Sunday. Please look for my bag and vote!
Thanks!!
Blessings
Amy
Nice purse. I visited your friend's site. Lots of fun stuff there! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag!! I haven't found THE pattern for including my cork fabric, yet. Glad you found one for yours!
ReplyDeleteI have seen cork at the fabric store but never tried using it, this is a great idea for it. I love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteit looks great! I love the cork bottom!
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