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Diaper bag complete!
Phew! It's done! 46 pieces of fabric cut and sewn, add some zippers, rings, magnetic snaps,purse feet, rivets and a whole lot of time - end result: That front pocket there is a removable clutch....
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Oh Chanel!
Have you seen Chanel's new hula hoop bag? Yahoo Shine article Gave me a giggle. Apparently it's meant to be a beach bag that you can hang your towel on. And you thought it wasn't functional! And if...
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Tutorial - zipper closure
I wanted a zipper closure for the diaper bag I just made. Specifically I wanted it sitting at the top of the bag (as opposed to a recessed zipper which sits a inch or two inside the bag) and attached...
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Bucket for Scraps
I don't know about you, but when I sew things can get a little bit messy.. Threads and pieces of cut material end up all over the place. What better to contain the mess, than a fabric container.....
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Purse Hardware
While hardware isn't always necessary in a bag, it can add to the look and sometimes function of a bag. Here some items I use.Rings - These come in a varierty of shapes. O rings, D rings, retangular...
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Neglect
As I near one month of blogging, I realize what a timesuck a blog can be. Yesterday my plan was to do some housekeeping after work (I work very flexible part-time hours). What did I do you ask? I...
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A few favourite bag features
So I think it's established that I like making purses. I also like buying purses as many other ladies do. However my collection is modest. There are certain types of bags that I'm drawn to, here are a...
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Linking up and Feature
Quick post to share a newer linky party over at Sew at Home Mummy. Check it out, she has a great tip on a very useful sewing notion up. And browse around for some other great tips she's posted before....
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Wacky Hat
I made this hat back in July. My son's school had "Wacky Hat Day". He loves the colours orange and yellow and recently got obessessed with the movie Cars. I thought I would share as it goes with the...
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Pouch with measuring tape closure
That's right.. This nifty little pouch is kept closed with a couple pieces of metal measuring tape. uses this I can't remember where I read about this a while back, but I was intrigued and tried it...
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Handmade Bag Blogs and Websites
I've learnt (and am still learning) just about everything I know about bag making online. I have come across some great resources and since blogging I have found some more. I thought every so often I...
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Getting Antsy .. and an old project
It's been nearly a month since I finished my last bag. And I'm itching to start my next. Halloween costumes, a crazy-hectic couple of weeks at work and sickness in our house has kept me busy....
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Bag Blog Love
So I'm still struggling with being sick, so no progress on my next bag. I thought I would feature another bag making website blog. I came across Emmaline Bags and Sewing Pattern quite recently. And...
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Beginnings of a bag
Finally started my next bag! I created a pattern during the weekend and cut out the fabric and interfacing for the exterior today. I still need to cut on the lining. I'm a procrastinator like that....
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Walk with me
Just wanted to share a little friend that has made my bag making a little easier. Meet my walking foot. He helps feed thick layers of fabric when sewing, very useful when making straps. Before...
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Bag Blog Events
I was browsing around today and come across a couple Bag Blog events going on. Participants of the Long Weekend Blog Hop are sewing Amy Butler's Weekender Bag. I've never made this pattern but I do...
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Sharing some more Bag Blog Love
Here is another bag blog I enjoy.. ChrisW Designs Chris's blog showcases her great bag patterns. I have been very tempted to try a few of them, but I've been focusing on making my own patterns, so...
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Hobo bucket bag
Here is my latest bag. As mentioned before it is for my assignment to a online class I am taking. Although the class is a "work on your own timeline" deal, I really wanted to complete the bag by early...
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Bag Blog Love
This week I wanted to share the blog Creative Cutie: Unfortunately the blog isn't updated any more.. But there is a really interesting collection of articles on making bags. Some examples are- How to...
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It's beginning to look a lot like..
Well, you know the rest.. The holiday season has official started in my household. Decorations are in the midst of being put up. My dining room is full of gifts and wrapping will commence soon.This...
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