I decided to take part in the 2nd round of Lia's Handmades Secret Tote Bag Swap, and on her flickr group we each have the opportunity to show what styles of bags we like, well... After going through some of the mosaics I found a bag pattern by Geta's Quilting Studio that I liked so much, I immediately bought the pattern and made one for myself. The pattern comes in three different sizes, this one I made is the medium size bag.
I've added pockets on both sides of the inside lining, big enough to hold small notebooks, a pen and cell phone.
The instructions are very easy to follow with a lot step by step pictures, so inserting this zipper for the outside pocket was surprisingly very easy. I don't know why I am so afraid of sewing zippers, at first when I read through the pattern I though of leaving this step out, but I'm glad I decided to take the plunge... I even learnt how to sew in a magnet clip.
Happy sewing.
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I LOVE it, Marelize The stripped fabric looks great on this pattern; you wouldn't say you stitched for the first time a zippered pocket! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Marelize! Don't you just love Geta's creativity! You nailed it with the fabric selections and great job on that zipper!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag.... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo of green & pink stripes! Turned out so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletelove her work!! I've bought a couple patterns but haven't found the time to sew them yet!! Love the purse!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! I can just imagine that with fall colors....burgundy and corduroys! I'm glad to see you didn't have trouble with the magnetic clip; I've never done one either, so that's reassuring! Now I'll have to check out that pattern at Geta's! Great post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so handy! Love the fabrics combination!Thanks so much for sharing. Would love to have you visit my blog sometime.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
beautiful bag! wonderful choice of fabrics..
ReplyDeleteNice! Looks so professional and a zipper too! Fun swap.
ReplyDeleteI'm over from FAFF. I love your bag and the colours you used. Geta makes such pretty designs.
ReplyDeleteI have been ogling that pattern myself ! Every time I see another one made I get closer to getting it ... hmmm Hubby was asking about Christmas recently, I may have to add this pattern to the list !
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteThis bag is really cute, Marelize! I love your fabrics, and it looks like it has plenty of space!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Beautiful bag - it looks amazing! Love your fabric choices :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag! I have made a different bag pattern by Geta and her patterns are great! Thanks for sharing.
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Cute bag and great pics! Whoop whoop!!
ReplyDeleteCute cute bag!
ReplyDeleteYour details are amazing- so accurate. enJOYed
ReplyDeleteWow just love it. The colors are so nice for a spring bag.
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