Bag Making Stories

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After making all the bags mentioned in this post  I had a go at designing and making one. Its a small bag (approx. 7 X 7'') with a long strap (45'') so it can be worn across the body (hands free). There is a zippered pocket at the back to keep valuables safe. For the front flap closure I used a magnetic snap and for the interfacing I used craft-fuse Pellon style  #808 .

Bag fever continues,  this week I brought a new book called "The better bag maker" I am currently reading it so expect more bag stories soon.

 

Have a good one!

In My Garden

Peony

 

genus Paeonia

 

This year I placed a tomato cage to support my peony plant just as the new shoots appeared, so glad I did no more droopy flowers.

In My Garden

 

Flowering this week are the Purple Alliums

Bag Fever

I have spent the past 2 weeks making bags. I started with the lined drawstring bag from 'School of Sewing' (I wrote about this book here) and kept going until I had made every bag in the book.
Let me show you my finished bags:

Lined Drawstring Bag

 



Essential Tote Bag



Carry all Clutch

Zipper Pouch

Pleated Purse

Have a lovely weekend!


 



In the Garden

With the perfect warm weather of the past week I find myself in the garden most days weeding, sowing seeds and mulching.
The Azaleas are flowering now just in time for Mother's Day this weekend.
Have a good one!

Spring Flowers

Tulips