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Awesome Pockets

desiree — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:29:49 +0000

I drafted this purse with pockets in mind. I need a purse with a strap that goes across my body like a messenger bag, but doesn’t have a big flap to deal with. One that has room for what I need to carry and has pockets for all my little stuff. See that horizontal line across the front of the bag? That’s actually two hidden pockets, lined in a different colour and closed with mini magnetic snaps. One is just the right size for my cell phone and the other is a little deeper, so it can hold pens.

There is also a large pocket on the back for a pad of paper and receipts. Does anyone else get their purse so filled with receipts that they can’t find their wallet? Yeah, that’s my purse. Hopefully a specific pocket for receipts will solve that problem. I also tend to lose my keys in the very bottom of purses, so I added a little clip under the long strap there. No more lost keys! The top closes with two strong magnetic snaps. I forgot how easy those were to install, I should use them more often.

I also forgot how to put in a zippered pocket. It turned out pretty great considering that I had to figure it out again on my own. No gaps or puckered fabric and it runs nice and smooth.

As a final fancy bit of engineering, the long strap is removable, so it can be a shoulder or handbag.

Overall, I love this purse. Probably the only thing I would change is the curved bottom. I think I would like it a little more square and flat on the bottom.

Almost the Same Grey Denim Purse

desiree — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:11:29 +0000

The same as the other grey denim purse, except the lining is a dark red bandana print. I love the shiny silver snaps with the grey, and the bandana print is perfect to go with denim, no matter what colour it is.

Grey Denim Bag

desiree — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:42:57 +0000

I love this fabric. I bought the whole bolt when I found it at walmart in Grand Forks. It’s so nice and smooth and strong like denim, but doesn’t look too much like denim. Probably because it’s that really nice grey colour.

This one is just like the blue snap bag, but the lining is dark green and so is the top stitching. This one is also available for sale if you’re local and want to stop by Sew Dandy on Osborne to take a look.

If you’re not local and still want one, email me and we’ll work something out!

The Not-as-Wide Bag

desiree — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:05:33 +0000

Please excuse the adorably weird look on my face. This is the only picture of this bag that was in focus.

Exactly like the blue jean bag, but a little shorter and with blue snaps. The size is just right this time! The straps are a great length, too. They are perfect for holding in your hand and fit nicely over the shoulder as well.

I top stitched with red thread to match the lining. I’ll remember next time to change to a new needle before topstitching next time. It looks ok, but it could be neater.

New Bag Design

desiree — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:28:52 +0000

This is made out of recycled blue jeans! The lining is a lovely dark red and it closes with a snap. I put two pockets on the front that have a curved opening and the close with snaps, too. Overall, I really like the shape and the look, but it’s just a little too wide, I think. I didn’t use interfacing, so it does flop just a little. I think I’ll make more of the same except taking a few inches off the width.

Ribbon Messenger Bag

desiree — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:35:30 +0000

This is made of the softest brushed denim. The ribbons are securely sewn on both sides and the ends are sewn right into the side seams of the flap. Those are never coming off.

The flap stays in place with velcro and while I generally don’t like velcro, it really works on a messenger bag because you do not want your stuff flying out of there. I don’t know about you, but I’m rougher with a messenger bag than I would be with a purse or handbag.

There are two big pockets on the outside under the flap and several on the inside of the bag, too. I forgot to measure the strap length before I took it to the shop to sell, but it seems to be the perfect length for me. The strap is extra wide so it’s super comfortable, even if you have a bunch of heavy stuff in there.

Orange Polka Dot Purse

desiree — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:15 +0000

Who doesn’t love polka dots? That was a trick question. Nobody doesn’t love polka dots. If you put your hand up, we can’t be friends anymore.

I think I may have made this last year. It has lots of pockets on the inside and closes with a fancy magnetic snap. The entire inside is polka dots, too. Love.

It looks a little funny in the picture because there’s nothing in it and the darts on the bottom are deflated. I took pictures of all the bags before I took them to Sew Dandee, in case I never saw them again. This one is at the store right now!

Cute Little Grey Purse

desiree — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Yes, I spelled the colour grey with an E. OMG and colour with a U! Ha ha, I’m Canadian, deal with it.

I made three of these because the shape was just so cute. With different lining fabrics, though.

It closes with a magnetic snap and has perfect little darts in the bottom so there’s lots of room in there despite it’s diminutive size.

Shawl Collar Vest Done

desiree — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:29:12 +0000

I did finish up this vest just in time for my sisters birthday. It fits her great and she said it’s perfect to wear to the office. But I forgot to get a picture! If I can ever get her to pose for a picture (she hates pictures) I’ll put it up.

Bigger Bonnet for a Big Girl

desiree — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:13:14 +0000

I made this bonnet quite awhile ago for Deja, but my pattern turned out too big. It’s still a little too big for her, but she insisted on wearing it today. It has two snaps in the back so you can lay it flat to iron it, if needed.

Here she is looking so ladylike in her pretty bonnet.

And here she is busily taking out the awesome bow I finally got tied. Oh well, I was lucky she stayed nice and still for just one picture!