I made this bag based on a designer bag I saw in a store in London. Its quite a large sized handbag, with interior pockets designed to suit the things I need to be able to reach easily.
The outside fabric is a brocade in black, bronze, brown and old gold, which changes appearance according to the light. The inside fabric is a figured satin, quite a heavy weight.
The main pieces were all strengthened with a fusible woven interfacing, and the bottom has a piece of thin foam backed with polythene to further reinforce it.
The front and back are fastened together with a magnetic catch, which is attached to the interfacing pieces.
The bag pattern has four main pieces, the front and back are identical, the two sides are the same, there's a base piece and a handle piece. I drafted facings and lining pieces as well, and tested the shape in an old sheet before tidying up the draft and cutting out.
You can see a photo of the main pattern pieces on my blog post.
All of the pieces are curved and if I make this again I will use some more balance marks to make assembly easier.
Inside I have pockets and a couple of chains for keys.
I'm very happy with how this turned out, its a useful size and an interesting shape. |
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Really nice and love all the inside pockets.
2/8/13 11:38 PM
What a beautiful bag! Love the shape and fabric. Thanks for sharing pictures of the pattern pieces.
2/9/13 7:39 AM
Lovely bag! Great job on creating the pattern!
2/11/13 6:46 PM
A beautiful purse - I love the idea of using brocade fabric.
2/15/13 4:40 AM
I agree. Looks posh, but not too heavy. thanks for showing the pattern pieces.
2/15/13 6:54 PM
Lovely bag!
2/15/13 10:31 PM
I really like the fabric and shape of your slouchy bag.
2/18/13 11:08 AM
Wow, That's amazing.. What a lovely bag.. love all the inside pockets and a beautiful lining too.
2/18/13 4:56 PM
Beautiful bag!
2/21/13 1:20 PM