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Katy Bag

Today my latest bag design is going to my friend Kate for her birthday - hence the name. I hope she likes it!






This is a nice roomy bag, with long comfortable handles - ideal for slinging over your shoulder. For the front pocket I've slightly gathered the fabric and channelled elastic through before sewing in place. To make the bag I used two half yards for the outside and lining, and a fat quarter for the pockets. To inter-line I used fabric cut from a bargain Ikea fleece blanket.... there really is no cheaper way to buy fleece - more than a metre of lovely fine material for just over £1!






Of course, I've added my "designer" buttons. I'm still very much in love with them.






For detail I've added a fob on one side, with a long fabric tie in a bow. With several darts across the upper third of the bag, the finished effect is slightly puffy. The inter-lining gives the bag good form and structure.






The lining is a lovely contrast. I've sewn a little cosmetic purse charm to the edge of the inner pocket as a final flourish.

This bag has been adapted from my favourite "Sophie" design. I designed it as I went along, jotting down the measurements at each stage. I shall definitely be making more of these, though I never do exactly the same fabric combination. It's important to me that each make is totally unique.

I'm deciding whether I should put together a pattern for this bag. What do you think?
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  1. Anonymous3 August 2011 at 13:57

    that bag is lovely! you should certainly do a pattern for it. x

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  2. Cille3 August 2011 at 14:21

    Found your blog at Lily's and looks forward to see lots more of your work.

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  3. Maria 3 August 2011 at 19:39

    Lucky Kate! It's a very attractive bag.

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  4. Toni3 August 2011 at 23:06

    Of course she will like it! Excellent bag!

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  5. Lynne4 August 2011 at 00:04

    I think Kate will love that bag.

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  6. Al4 August 2011 at 00:36

    What a cute bag!

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  7. GiddyStuff4 August 2011 at 08:32

    Yes, do a pattern, it's a lovely bag x

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