Edel
February 17, 2025, 11:09pm
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About a million years ago I picked up this curtain in a thrift shop, because I love the fabric. There was a need for a new tote bag.
This is a free pattern from sewingtimes on YouTube, I love her stuff, is very clear and easy to follow, with no needless chatter.
Pocket on one side, three pockets on the other,
Leather handles
Lined with a green stripy fabric that I bought in Australia about 25 years ago!
I added three buttons that I got in a swap from deadster about a hundred years ago, but tbh I’m not sure if they go well, thoughts?
I made this bag last week, using the same pattern
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This is cute! They both are, actually. The pink one is my fave tho and the buttons are perfect for the eclectic and fun style of it.
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AIMR
February 18, 2025, 2:04am
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I like the mix of fabrics and agree that the buttons just add to the quirkiness!
Love the second bag as well…so cheerful with the touch of yellow.
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Tapestry
February 18, 2025, 2:10am
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Edel
February 18, 2025, 9:30am
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That kitten fabric is gorgeous isn’t it. From AliExpress would you believe and it’s really nice quality.
I just found this on AliExpress:
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Cindy
February 18, 2025, 10:12am
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The pink fabric is wonderful!
One photo isn’t showing up, just says upload
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Edel
February 18, 2025, 11:18am
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Thanks sweetie, I’ve fixed that photo. X
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The bag is lovely; the scooter fabric is very cute
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Cindy
February 18, 2025, 2:01pm
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I wanted to see the 3 pocket side, great matching!
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That fabric is perfect for this tote! Your matching is so good, too.
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MistressJennie
February 18, 2025, 3:07pm
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I love it! So colorful and bold. Perfect choice in fabric.
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Tapestry
February 18, 2025, 3:37pm
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That is soooooo tempting. I love all the fabrics in that set.
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Edel
February 18, 2025, 4:40pm
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Yes, I restrained myself and only got the blue, but the red is very cute
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Tapestry
February 18, 2025, 5:12pm
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I gave in and ordered some, plus the complimentary blue floral fabric. Pretty fabric is one of my weaknesses, along with paint
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Edel
February 18, 2025, 6:37pm
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Well you know, sometimes the quality you buy online is rubbish, but I can vouch for it being really nice and it’s about half the price compared with anything I can buy in a shop
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I cannot believe that bag was originally a curtain. It is so funky and fun!
Love the striped Aussie fabric as well.
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Abbeeroad
February 19, 2025, 1:26pm
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featured project this week!
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Both bags are great and very well made.
I love the first fabric. It’s an old Kokka/Echino fabric from around 2005. They had so many great designs back then but unfortunately there wasn’t much room for them in my college student budget.
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Edel
February 19, 2025, 9:55pm
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I don’t know that. I really love it, and I’ll check out their stuff
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Lots of love for this!! Congrats on being a featured project this week!