So another week and more bags! I have been busy making 2 more of the same style as I showed you last week.
I decided to make the sewing themed bag a bit more quirky by adding a handmade ribbon tape measure brooch to it
I really like the blue coloured bag, I’m not sure if it will make it to the craft fair!
I have also tried another variation on the purse frame – the big bobble clutch! However this is proving a lot more difficult than the curved frame version. You make it in a similar way to the other ones, but it is a lot more padded and has a feeling of luxury. I’m just struggling a little with getting the end pieces in right, so photos will have to wait till next week!
After the big bobble clutch, I want to try some patterns for bags using Harris Tweed. I think the tweed will be ideal on bags for autumn. Leading on from my questions last week, I was wondering those of you who buy fabric, what sizes do you tend to buy – fat quarters, half metres, full metres? I tend to just get fat quarters, as I think the cost looks more affordable! I am so tempted by the fat quarter packs too – they are always in such lovely coordinating fabric that I cant resist buying them!
As usual I’ll be popping over to Handmade Harbour for Handmade Monday, why don’t you join me?
Sarah x
Lovely bags
Tweed sounds a great idea for autumn
I’m a ‘by the metre’ girl when buying fabrics – just buying quarters makes me nervous as if I really like the fabric I may not be able to get any more!
Catherine
Pretty bags. I tend to buy by the metre, sometimes in fat qtrs if I am not sure but as said on another blog I am a fabricholic so any length is fair game
Lush bags you make here! You have such a talent! I adore the tape measure ‘Brooch’. I was going to have a go at making some of these. Heather xx
These are lovely.You’re building up a great selection of purses!
I love the tape measure rosette- I actually own four pairs of shoes and one bag by Irregular Choice with tape measures on!
I love irregular choice shoes and know exactly which ones you are talking about!
Very lovely. Love that tape measure brooch – I think they’d go down well on their own too. It depends what I’m buying fabric for – and sometimes I don’t even know why I’m buying it! I’ll have it however it comes!
They are really nice!! Well done you!!!
I love your purses and the tape measure embellishment looks brilliant! I tend to buy by the half metre or metre because fat quarters always seem so much money for such a small amount of fabric but I realise it is all in proportion and just something I need to get my head around! X
The tape measure brooch is gorgeous – I love it! I always buy fat quarters, often in bundles as the colour combinations are irresistible.
You have won the competition on my blog too – so email me at ann@tickledpinkcrafts and we’ll sort out your prize. xxx
Love your fabrics and the tape measure is such a great design detail. I am afraid that I have no idea when it comes to buying fabric – sorry.
Your bags look great. I love the different colours in the second bag.
Gorgeous material you have used and make the purses really extra special.
i love the little tape measure brooch – great touch!
i know what you mean about the prices of fat quarters being more appealing, you end up with more variety this way too
I think the tape measure flower is a brilliant idea. Your bags look gorgeous.
Re: fabric I don’t buy fat quarters, just because I think their expensive. I tend to buy
only a metre of fabric at a time. I’ve been getting fabric from the Bankrupt fabric shop
as the one I go to has remnants for £2.00. I’m generally able to get more than a metre for that
price and with it being curtain fabric it’s sturdy. Have a lovely week. Ali x
The bags are very pretty and I love the tape measure detail. Thank you for your comment on my post
the purses are so cool, very chic, love the print on the last one. Im buying in fat quarters but havent had much sewing time to get things done
I buy fat quarters too. Even tho can work out more expensive it means i can have a larger variety of fabrics. The tape measure brooch is a quirky idea, works well
Oo, loving that tape measure ribbon
I tend to buy by the metre and often trawl through the bargain or remnant bin. I love the fabric you have used, it’s all so pretty.
Jan x
Hi Sarah, i agree the last one is stunning! The Harris Tweed will be gorgeous, I want some but can’t afford it so I’m having to settle for my cheaper tweeds at the minute!
When I buy fabric I buy in metres. Partly because I end up using a lot! You should try fabricland.co.uk they are very cheap and their fabrics are gorgeous. You may recognise them on my site if you have a nosey!xx
Lovely and bright.
LH
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