Monday, 10 March 2008

Weekender


I sewed my little fingers to the bone getting my weekend bag finished for the, er, weekend (funnily enough). Here it is, stuffed to the gills with my things for a couple of nights away (actually, it was plenty big enough for pjs and stuff).


Hand sewing the lining was a major PINA and I have several pin pricks in my hands from catching them on the long pins, but I am so pleased with the finished bag. I added a little pretty flower, because I like to rebel when following patterns.


I need to take some better pictures for the Amy Butler contest. This is the first time I have entered and the standard is always very high indeed.

8 comments:

April said...

That bag is gorgeous - well done you!

April xx

. said...

Gorgeous bag. Love the fabric, and the flower - you rebellious soul you!

LOL @ the day trip to Southport, well, you just have to don't you. Did you have chippy tea while you were there?
Next time you're up you'll have to give me a shout and we can go for coffee or something (assuming I can get someone to watch the sproglets for an hour or 3, because small people + coffee establishments = getting barred and never being able to return).
love xMx

Indigo Blue said...

Fab bag! The fabric is ideal for that design. I like the flower and I also like to change/add to the designs for that competition. I have the Sophia pattern but not started it yet, I will do that next time whenever that will be. I really do like your bag, in fact I am going to go back and have another look!!

Indigo Blue said...

Sorry, it is me again, did you stiffen the bag? I have seen some that look too rigid to me, I like a bit of give in my bags for 'stuffing' things in?

Anonymous said...

Oh Yep! You best enter that beauty into the contest...

XX

Joanne said...

Great bag! Looks like it came together so well, and I love the fabric.

nikki/WhiMSy love said...

CUTE bag! And it would've been SO ugly if you hadn't added that flower.
(Teasing. I tease.)
I'm so envious of your sewing prowess.
It's gorgeous darling!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! I admire anyone who even attempts that bag!