I have never tried to sew on vinyl fabric, but it is no big deal. Or is it? Now I feel I can do anything.
This is the reverse side and it was difficult to know exactly how to cut the fabric because of the print was amazing and good at all angles. I always add a strip with a D-ring to hook my keys before tossing it inside my bag.
These were made from two different patterns I got at the quilt show last month. The designer is Robin Gallagher at Robin Quilts Etc. They both have the "snap" technique (a.k.a. click-it) for the top made from a metal tape measurer. When I bought the patterns after looking at samples, I didn't realize I had made sever of her bags.
I found the pattern simple to understand and easy to work with as she talks you through the process. There are pictures along the way. The fabric is vinyl coated--I bought it that way. But my next move is to make my own vinyl fabric. The options will be endless. No, that's not a pocket on the front of the big nag but there are two pockets inside. A pick-pocket would have a hard time with me as the clicking noise would almost work as an alarm.
This is the reverse side and it was difficult to know exactly how to cut the fabric because of the print was amazing and good at all angles. I always add a strip with a D-ring to hook my keys before tossing it inside my bag.
I can't wait to show it off. Maybe I'll buy breakfast tomorrow for my sweetheart. Then maybe I'll take it to my sewing group and let them drool. Here's a picture of these two patterns.
A few years back I took a workshop from Robin and did the Letty Bag. The fruit lady fabric was my fabric of choice. A corner of the lined front pocket flips down to be adorned with a button--and I found a perfect one.
Here are two other bags I did years ago. Perhaps that was the start of my bag/tote craze since everyone in the family got one. These were so simple leaving me to embellish as desired. She calls this one the Wacky Shopping Bag. However, they have never been used for groceries.
The insides are French seamed--no raw edges and simple to do. The embroidery on the pocket is from a magazine. However I believe this process and perhaps the pattern is from Crabapple Hill Designs. It uses crayons and embroidery.
Marcy your 2 new bags are great! I like the fabric you chose. Did you use a Teflon foot to sew the vinyl? I made one small bag using a metal tape measure closure, I didn't like the noise of it, so you are right it is a great deterrent for a pick-pocket, lol!!! Your other bags are really nice too. You obviously have caught the bag-making bug...welcome to the club, lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe vinyl bag is so cool! Have you checked out the Brighton bags like it $$$. Me thinks I should be making a few bags. Especially since the strap on my Coach broke today. Major bummer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful totes and I enjoy making them too! Thanks for sharing.
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I love, love, love that vinyl fabric! I haven't seen it before and I'm going to be on the lookout. I love making totes too and one summer mad two dozen of them to give away. I sure used up some of my stash doing that. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteBags are sew much fun to make and use. I adore your vinyl bag with the little clikit bag to match. This is uber cute fabric. I never grow tired of being a "Bag Lady" sewing and carrying and gifting bags of all shapes and sizes and fabrics. Thank you for sharing yours. Creative Stitching Bliss...
ReplyDeleteYour bags are great! What is the fabric? I love it. I'd like to know what kind of foot you used too.
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