years ago made this for my mom from a commercial pattern. i was a sewist and a newbie quilter and decided to combine techniques. recently the zipper needed replacing and the bag looked well used and faded. i fixed the zipper and promised to make another...of course, the pattern got sent off to the thrift but a similar one was found.
this is called the 'alana bag' by cat out of the bag designs. all done except sewing on the handles and inserting the lining....it called for 1/4" foam inside which i've never used and, well, it's a pain. just joy has a very low shank and doesn't like it either. the rest will be done on the featherweight. those are kaffe fassett vertical stripes and handle with that luscious magenta batik. i think she'll like it. *** yeah it's hot and humid here too....i've got PT early thursday but until then, i'm hibernating!
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Oh that's a lovely bright bag she won't lose it....... Love those shades... Stay cool
ReplyDeletethanks chooky!
DeleteLovely new bag. Thanks for the heads up, I have a pattern that calls for foam, I might use normal batting instead.
ReplyDeletethanks lou...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! The Bosal in-r-form is hard to manipulate. I use car head liner (in the upholstery section at Joann's) for most tote bags. (Though you're probably not going to make another quilted purse anytime soon.)
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