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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Black Bag


I really liked the shape and size of the brown bag but I wanted a zipper so today I started a black one. I also put an outside pocket on it that you can see in the picture below.


I am struggling with the lining. It is too big, probably because the bag is quilted and the lining is not. I may have to redo it slightly smaller or take bigger seams on it. The strap and hardware are from a thrift shop bag. I think I'll have to shorten the strap but it has a really nice matching rivet on it and I don't think I can re-use it. It won't look as nice sewn but it is completely doubled right now and it's still a bit long. I added a zipper, not the easiest thing I've ever done but it turned out pretty good. Now I will hand sew the lining in if I can ever get it to fit properly.

12 comments:

Barbara Strobel Lardon said...

Great little bag! Love it and so smart of you to get the hardware at a thrift shop!

Thimbleanna said...

VERY pretty Joyce! I was wondering how you got that strap to look so professional. ;-) I love the pretty black print you've used.

Vicki W said...

Don't give up - that's a lovely bag!

Lynn Cohen said...

very nice work both brown and black.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

The best way to deal with the quilted items is to quilt the fabric first and then cut out the bag. A couple tucks sewn into the lining will probably work. The bag is very attractive.

Darcie said...

It's darling! I love your flower applique. And the quilting is superb!!! It just dazzles all around. ;-)

Opening day tomorrow, right?! You'll have to fill me in when you have time.

Myra said...

Great bag Joyce! Love the fabrics! 8-)

Elsie Montgomery said...

Smart looking bag! Way to go!

em's scrapbag said...

Now that is stylin' I love it!

meggie said...

This bag looks very smart! I am sure you can coax the lining to fit!

Lonci said...

Very good bag:)

Fulvia said...

That's a very handsome bag.