Secretsugar said... Wow, this is an awesome bag! I'd LOVE to receive this as a gift! Great project for those great Echino prints, too. 11/16/09 9:48 AM
MaryDB said... That's a darling handbag! Thanks for the tips, too. Nice work on the zipper, and on taming that silk. I'm sure your friend will love it. 11/16/09 11:34 AM
davin said... Thanks for a handbag pattern source I hadn't known about. Too cute! 11/16/09 3:44 PM
JDpenelope said... What a great first bag! The fabric selection adds so much -- Your friend will love it. This looks like a good pattern, and I might try it. You've hit all the important points in bag sewing, and this is a helpful review for newcomers to bag sewing. I agree with you that fusible fleece is your friend, and use it for most bags. I have also used the same instructions for adding a pocket to your lining -- they're very good. 11/16/09 5:58 PM
Jali said... What a fantastic review! I have never made a bag and your review is very helpful. The bag is too cute. I think the dots peaking out of the red is charming and adds interest. 11/16/09 9:30 PM
KiarasMom said... Thanks so much for your kind comments, everyone! I was a little apprehensive at the start of this project, but as things progressed, I really enjoyed myself and learnt much too. I'm not afraid of making handbags anymore! 11/18/09 2:18 AM
JDpenelope said... Later -- Oops! I see now I did read your review. Oh well, my reaction is the same. Beautiful bag and great review -- 2nd comment: I try to read handbag reviews, but somehow missed this one. Your pocket looks fine. My patch pockets always bag open, so I prefer a large zippered pocket. . A walking foot is indeed your friend, when sewing bags. The topstitching adds a professional touch. 1/1/10 8:16 AM
Vintage Joan said... I love this, and also the matching wallet you made. What wonderful gifts. Very informative review, too! 1/3/10 10:35 AM
Wow, this is an awesome bag! I'd LOVE to receive this as a gift! Great project for those great Echino prints, too.
11/16/09 9:48 AM
That's a darling handbag! Thanks for the tips, too. Nice work on the zipper, and on taming that silk. I'm sure your friend will love it.
11/16/09 11:34 AM
Thanks for a handbag pattern source I hadn't known about. Too cute!
11/16/09 3:44 PM
What a great first bag! The fabric selection adds so much -- Your friend will love it. This looks like a good pattern, and I might try it. You've hit all the important points in bag sewing, and this is a helpful review for newcomers to bag sewing. I agree with you that fusible fleece is your friend, and use it for most bags. I have also used the same instructions for adding a pocket to your lining -- they're very good.
11/16/09 5:58 PM
What a fantastic review! I have never made a bag and your review is very helpful. The bag is too cute. I think the dots peaking out of the red is charming and adds interest.
11/16/09 9:30 PM
Thanks so much for your kind comments, everyone! I was a little apprehensive at the start of this project, but as things progressed, I really enjoyed myself and learnt much too. I'm not afraid of making handbags anymore!
11/18/09 2:18 AM
Later -- Oops! I see now I did read your review. Oh well, my reaction is the same. Beautiful bag and great review -- 2nd comment: I try to read handbag reviews, but somehow missed this one. Your pocket looks fine. My patch pockets always bag open, so I prefer a large zippered pocket. . A walking foot is indeed your friend, when sewing bags. The topstitching adds a professional touch.
1/1/10 8:16 AM
I love this, and also the matching wallet you made. What wonderful gifts. Very informative review, too!
1/3/10 10:35 AM