Thursday, 19 May 2011

Bags of Happiness

Finally I get to show you a finished article from my sewing classes!  The cushions are still not yet done as I've decided to add buttons, and I've yet to attempt the dark art of buttonholes.

This week we made tote bags.  Fantastically straightforward, I managed to make this in one session of an hour and a half.  Not bad considering it was the first attempt.  Surely I'll be whizzing them up like there's no tomorrow soon.


I've got enough fabric left so I can make a mini-me version for Ruby, then we can be all matchy-matchy when we go out.

It's already had it's inaugural shopping trip, and lived up to the task admirably.



I need to work on my straight lines clearly. Anyone would think I went to class half-cut.

Massive thanks to my super-patient teacher Jo at School of Craft for her fab lessons.  Check out her blog too.

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22 comments:

  1. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]19 May, 2011 08:16

    Excellent! I love the fabric - where did you get it?

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  2. RedTedArt19 May, 2011 08:17

    Ooooh your tote looks LOVELY!!! Well done you!! Hooray for learning to sew (that is my challenge this year too)

    Maggy x

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  3. Liz Burton19 May, 2011 08:21

    Ahh thank you. I'm quite proud :0)

    I got the fabric in John Lewis, but it was blooming expensive - about £16 per metre I think. You can get it on Ebay sometimes too - it's made by 'Prestigious Fabric' and called 'Man's best friend'. x

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  4. Jane19 May, 2011 08:26

    Oh fantastic well done to you and the fabric is very pretty :)
    Ive a huge load of linen like fabric i brought cheap ages ago that i must make into bags ready to decorate with fabric flowers etc

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  5. KatGotTheCream19 May, 2011 09:23

    Love it and your lines look pretty straight to me - love the doggy fabric too! Well done xx

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  6. Anonymous19 May, 2011 10:39

    Looks fab, love the doggy material :) x

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  7. @goriami19 May, 2011 12:41

    Wow! how lovely what a fab make, and I have to admit that I love the poodle on that fabric! x

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  8. Anonymous19 May, 2011 12:54

    That's really nice. I love the doggie fabric. I keep saying I'm going to try making a tote bag one of these days but without a kitchen table I'm never sure where to put the sewing machine.

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  9. MilkChic19 May, 2011 14:58

    Love it! Great fabric. I like the idea of the mini-me bag too - the small one is obsessed by bags and pockets at the moment.

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  10. About JollyJilly19 May, 2011 15:17

    love it the dogs are soooo cute now i would need a cat one lol

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  11. Emma@christmascupboard19 May, 2011 15:26

    I absolutely love it! And Prestigious fabrics are so yummy and fantastic quality aren't they. Well done and I think a mini one would be so cute x

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  12. School of Craft19 May, 2011 17:05

    It looks wonderful! Thank you for saying I'm super-patient, but really no patience has been needed. It's been a pleasure to teach you all! We'll perfect the art of buttonholing on Monday.

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  13. Jenny19 May, 2011 20:07

    I thought that fabric was from John Lewis. I saw it too but couldn't think of anything to make with it :(

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  14. WhiteLily19 May, 2011 20:15

    Yay! Well done you! I told you that you would be sewing like a pro in no time!!!

    I Love that fabric!!

    Thank you for linking up honey xxx

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  15. Anonymous19 May, 2011 20:19

    That's such a cute bag, and very suited to a Crufts Mum, lol! :O)

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  16. Kemcaflipflops19 May, 2011 20:40

    Well done!! I've just reteaching myself to use a sewing machine, I must try one of these too

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  17. Liz Burton19 May, 2011 21:21

    Ahh thanks for all your encouraging comments. I'm really enjoying the lessons, and can't wait to make more! x

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  18. gidders119 May, 2011 21:43

    A really lovely bag, and gorgeous fabric! Would love to have a go with a machine. Have only ever made on bag by hand. Love it!

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  19. Lisa20 May, 2011 09:09

    That's lovely :)

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  20. Liz Burton20 May, 2011 10:05

    Thank you x

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  21. ChrisTea And Cakes20 May, 2011 12:48

    Loving that gorgeous fabric and what a great first attempt, can't wait to see the mini version too. x

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  22. Molly and the Princess22 May, 2011 08:58

    Gorgeous bag and fabric Liz!

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