Used My Special Linen to Make a Crossbody Bag

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I purchased a yard of some lovely woven black and white linen way back when. I used a bit to make a journal cover but didn’t know what to do with the rest.

After I started following an embroidery designer named Kasia Jacquot, I made a crossbody bag using one of her designs, Kasia, to embellish it. She has alternative colors and uses, so I decided to try another one.

It is smaller but the perfect size for necessities.

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I modified her pattern to use just the flower.

On the back, I used her pattern that was intended to make an eyeglass case.

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I lined it with some hoarded batik fabric and added an inside pocket at the last minute.

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Here is the progress shot .

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The strap is very thin because I had to piece together the scraps of linen. But it is very long so it can be used to carry as a regular bag, around the hips, and crossbody.

I am really enjoying these slower projects that combine embroidery and sewing. My next project is going to be embroidering a top made of some more linen I have been “saving”. I blame @edel…Use the good stuff!

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That is so cute! Your embroidery is lovely, and such a nice flourish to add to the neutral linen.

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Your embroidery looks great and adds such a personal and beautiful touch to the bag. You are really crafting away lately! Love seeing all the things you are creating!

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The bane of full retirement…I might have to get a part-time job! :laughing: uh, a hard “Nope!”

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That linen is gorgeous! And it made a really lovely little bag with that embroidery and your sewing skills.

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You have enough stash for Full Time Job hours, lady, no need to seek out procrastination occupations!

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So beautiful. Now I want to use my special linen.

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Ooooh! Nice! And I love that batik lining!!

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Jen, you are the little angel (or maybe devil?) that sits on my shoulder and tells it like it is! You’re right…more crafting and sewing time for me!

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I love this!! :star_struck:

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Gorgeous bag! Well done! The colors all match so well too. :blush:

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Somebody on FB wants to buy this purse. She is an artist herself, so she knows the time that went into it, but, I used my special linen so I am declining. However, I have known her since we were 16, so I think I know her taste well enough to make another one that will be special to her.

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Wow! That’s so flattering, good for you. :purple_heart:

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That purse is gorgeous. I’m not surprised that someone wants to buy it!!

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