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Mabel Messenger Bag By Jenna Lou Designs

October 24, 2013 by Mom on the Make Leave a Comment

I finished my Mabel Messenger Bag by Jenna Lou Designs this morning.  LOVE it!!!

This is my third bag since learning to sew over the past three weeks.  I picked up several new skills with this pattern including:

  1. Sewing a lining in a bag
  2. Sewing a pocket in the interior
  3. Inserting a magnetic snap
  4. Sewing rounded corners and making use of the pivoting skill

This time I used a quilting cotton fabric for the outside and a light denim for the inside.  Jenna Lou recommends heavy fabric on at least one of the interior or exterior.  I can see how it would be much more rigid with a heavy canvas for example.

Next time, I’m making this with one of the many Enchino fabrics I’ve been eyeing over the past few weeks since beginning my sewing journey.

I also really wanted to add a zippered pocket as the pattern called for, but due to time constraints (and wanting to finish the bag), I opted for the slip pocket……perfect for my iphone.

Here’s some pics of my latest creation……

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Mabel Messenger Bag

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: sewing

I Made a Clutch!

October 17, 2013 by Mom on the Make Leave a Comment

My second handmade bag project was also this past week.

I love clutches and wanted to try my hand at one.  I chose the “Easy Peasy Clutch” pattern from Lisa Lam at U-handbag.com.

The lollipop pattern makes this clutch extra sweet.  I chose the bright stripe interior to add to the sweet look.

Here she is…..

Handmade Clutch purse

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Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: bag making, crafts, sewing

My First Handmade Bag

October 17, 2013 by Mom on the Make Leave a Comment

As I’ve mentioned before, I love bags.  I love the hunt for the perfect bag.  I love the different textures and hardware and colors.  I love it all.

It occurred to me that instead of buying a new one that maybe I should learn how to sew and start making my own bags to my exact specifications.  I can choose the fabrics, the hardware, the number of pockets, zipper or magnetic snap closure etc….

I found Lisa Lam’s blog and was inspired by her knowledge of bag making.  She is so excited about the art of making bags, its a bit contagious.

My first bag that I finished last night is a tote called the “Flat Bottomed Girl” from her Bag Making Bible book.  I was attracted to the tote page because the words “easy as pie” were on this particular page.

Here it is……so excited…..

Lisa Lam Tote Pattern

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I think I’m in love with making bags…..

 

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: crafts, sewing

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