It was time for me to make some new bags! I made three!!!
Bag Info #1:
Interesting Info: I was given one of these when I was a member of Sioux Falls Quilt Guild--everyone got one! I've been using it for about 10 years! It was time for a replacement. The "snap" part of the bag is a cut up metal tape measure--I was able to reuse the tape measure from my previous bag!
There are instructions all over the internet on how to make these snap bags. I used this tutorial, from FunStuffCrafts--she finishes off the inside with French seams for a cleaner look inside.
Bag Info #2:
Pattern: The Essential Tote from Around the Bobbin
Size: 15" long x 12" tall x 4" wide
Batting: Soft & Stable
Thread: Glide--Galaxy
Pantograph: Trapunto E2E Clamshell Fan ⤵️ from Karlee Porter
Bag Info #3:
Pattern: The Essential Tote from Around the Bobbin
Size: 15" long x 12" tall x 4" wide
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Those are fabulous bags, love the use of faux leather on the bottom, great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose bags are perfect. I love having a zipper to keep everything in!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use faux leather for the bottom. I desperately need a new purse and just haven't been in the mood to make it. I know the pattern and have a fabric pull set aside.
ReplyDeleteNancy you do such exquisite work!! I would be hard pressed to have a favorite, but I do love that gorgeous purple. Your detail work is flawless!
ReplyDeleteOf course, they are all beautiful. Love those Essential Totes in those pretty colors and quilting designs. That is such a great pattern! My next one might have to have a zipper (haven't done that part yet).
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too many bags! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful bags! Tote bags are so useful.
ReplyDeleteI love your new bags! The leather on the bottom is perfect on the larger ones. I do love all the quilting designs, but my favorite is the Trapunto O Rings....so much fun definition!
ReplyDeleteI just adore your new bags, Nancy. Of course the one with the strawberries jumped at me. Lol. Gorgeous quilting and love the faux leather bottoms. These will be quite handy ; you never can have too many bags. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the snap bag Nancy. Are the pull tabs optional, or can you open the bags without them?
ReplyDeleteI can open my snap bag without the tabs. But they do add a cute accent!
DeleteWonderful finishes all!! I need to find a cheap tape measure to make those snap bags.
ReplyDeleteAll fabulous bags! Your quilting and the beautiful fabrics make these very special.
ReplyDeletePretty additions to your wardrobe! These new bags are lovely and the finishes are particularly well done, I love all the details!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, the link for the snap bag, and your pretty bags.
New bags are such fun to use! Amazing how the snap bags keep on snapping years after they were constructed. I agree that zippers are a must for a handbag. Pretty fabrics quilted with amazing motifs make for beautiful bags!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteYour bags are great, Nancy! I've made a lot of tote bags, but have never sewn with faux leather - where do you find it? I bet it stands up to use much better than quilting fabric on the bottom of the bag!
ReplyDeleteThat Essential Bag looks perfect for use as a handbag. I'll need to go check it out. Love the quilting patterns you chose. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Super collection of bags!! now you are ready for any occasion!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic bags, Nancy!! I love the quilting you did on them and the faux leather just adds so much! Great job! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
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