Friday 21 March 2014

Two new rustic bags for spring

Spring has officially started!!! :)
Here in Sicily it's warm and sunny, after some weeks of bad weather I spent sewing new things for the shop.
Today I want to show you two bags I realized with a sturdy cotton fabric with a simple and funny floral pattern, printed on cream background.
They are quite big and roomy, with a rustic style, perfect for spring adventures!

The first bag I made is this one:


Design by Ithinksew.com ("Melody bag"), pattern available on their website, but also on Etsy
I tested this pattern, new to me, making this bag and it works very well, like all the patterns of this company I've used before.

The things I like most of this bag are:
- the circular bottom and its pleates:


- the elastic pockets inside (so roomy!!!):


- Some details like the closure (vintage wooden button + cord):


I've uploaded this bag in my shop; it's listed as a bucket bag or a satchel, because it's shape it's particular and it's different from the flat totes I use to sew.

Making this bag required a lot of fabric, but some of it left and I decided to use it to make another shoulder bag:


100% designed and made by me.
It's a simple tote with some pleates on top and a pocket inside (closed by a metallic snap):



It's large and leightweight. You can find it here.
Probably I like best this tote, although Melody bag has a lovely design, too.

Recently I'm also working on some projects which involve the use of very tiny scraps of fabrics. Are you interested?

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful bags! The fabric is really springy! Here in Lisbon we have had sunny days!
    Happy Spring!
    Baci from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  2. they look very nice.....plenty of room inside, the elastic pockets are a great idea.
    yes...always interested in what becomes of fabric scraps.

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