A book bag turned pouch that I whipped up yesterday. It's been a year since I worked behind a sewing machine so I had to reacquaint myself with the basic sewing that I know. I spent a lot of time systematizing - adjusting, cutting and visualizing the turnout - ironing and pinning. Oh, pinning sure makes things easier! I don't use patterns - I end up making a lot of errors when I have to follow something. It's easier for me to work it on my own. It's painstakingly slow but this is my method. I learn this way. I'm not lucky with my estimations all the time so I end up having less width than I wanted, but I always make something else of it so it doesn't go to waste.
The trickiest parts so far are sewing linings and the bottom part of the bag that makes it flat - no idea how to call that. Will show you once I've nailed it down.
The colors remind me of spring, daisies, sunshine and my mother who loves yellow.
What do you think?
Posted in Artsy-Craftsy | Comments (9)
Sleepyjane at June 04 2008 | 20:34 |
I think it's GORGEOUS! I have an obsession with bags and I definitely adore that one. The colours are so happy and it made me smile. :) Good work Gracey!   Thanks hun! I'm not so big on yellow but I think I found a new color to love! |
J. at June 04 2008 | 20:44 |
| SO cute! Glad you got reacquainted with your sewing machine. This was a perfect project. I love those colors. Awesome job, Gracey! Thanks J! It feels great to be sewing again. :) |
Claire at June 04 2008 | 22:44 |
| Hi Gracey. That looks so cute. Love it! All summery and fresh. I emailed you yesterday, did you get it? If not, send me one: blue_eyedclaire@hotmail.com Thanks Claire!! |
Jess at June 04 2008 | 22:59 |
| The colors are really refreshing! Are you gonna make any matching accessories for the pouch? Yeah, a good choice of colors to start sewing with because giving up is not an option. Haha. You mean jewelry accessories? |
odette at June 05 2008 | 03:30 |
| the colors are so happy!!! another project to go and you'll have the hang of sewing again. takes a bit of time but look how pretty it turned out the first one. :) way to go gracey, keep on tapping on your big reservoir of creative energy! They are, aren't they? It made me so happy I spent the whole day sewing yesterday. Made three others but still unfinished. Same fabrics though.I hope it doesn't dry up soon because I need it! |
odette at June 05 2008 | 06:22 |
| i got somethin' for ya on my blog. :) You're a darling! |
JavaQueen at June 05 2008 | 09:06 |
| Just a little something you whipped up? OMG, I wish I could do that too! Very sweet! Thanks JQ! It's not so hard, you can do it too!! |
Gracie at June 05 2008 | 18:49 |
| Oh, very nice! Love the color combinations. I recently bought a small sewing machine, but I haven't had time to actually sit down and learn to use it...LOL! Go try out your sewing machine and choose colors you like so you don't give up so fast. lol That trick worked on me. :D |
Jeanny at June 06 2008 | 05:15 |
| I envy you sis....your so creative...so lovely!!!! feels like sunshine over there dearie. :) Great weekend muah!!! Thanks sweetie! Sunshine-y but messy! lolHave a great weekend to you too! |
