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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Another Trip, Another Bag

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I'm headed to Dallas on Friday for my best friend's bachelorette party so I decided to make a new bag.  With all the new regulations/fees on checked baggage, I need to make the most of my carry-ons!  This is a Simplicity pattern.  I think the pattern instructions could use some work so I made a few modifications.  I really love this big Garden Party print for the outside!  I didn't have enough of the Anna Maria Horner print for the undersides of the straps, so I used my lining fabric.  I wimped out and didn't put a zippered pocket in.  This had more to do with my reluctance to cut any more fabric than dealing with a zipper.  I have a super easy method to install large zippered pockets into almost any bag pattern.  Maybe I'll do a post on that.   I wish I would have made a second one to give my friend *doh*!  Coulda, shoulda, woulda!

7 comments:

  1. killin' me with all your cute projects :)

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  2. Like your bag......have a good trip....

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  3. That print is perfect for your bag. And I love that big ol' button!

    If you aren't busy all weekend, let me know and we can meet up! (we are hosting a party at our house Saturday night, but other than that (and preparing for it), I think my schedule is basically free. Oh, and there's a relatively big quilt show this weekend too. Doubting that the party girls will want to go to that. ;)

    Have fun and safe travels!

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  4. This turned out so cute! That fabric is perfect for a purse! And I love that giant button!

    Have a great trip! :)

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  5. Yes please!
    I'd like to read about your method of installing zippered pockets!
    Fab bag!

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  6. love this bag...so how much to make me one too ;) I have too many projects on my list to do make anything for myself.

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