Here is the completed outside. The green is still not photographing the right colour, even without a flash. I decided to make the little ties for the side pockets out of fabric instead of using the purple covered elastic that I had bought. I also ran out of the Pellon and used a bit of very thin iron on batting for a couple of the pockets. It worked out okay for the pockets but I can see that you wouldn't want to use batting for the whole bag as it would be way to thick. Some of the seams have 6 layers in them.
Here is the inside of the bag, completed and basted in place, waiting for the last section to be sewn on to it. I have finished the top zipper section and I will sew that in place today. I had ordered 2 yards of light cream butterfly fabric for the lining when I ordered the purple butterfly fabric, but when I got them I found that the lining was not light cream and it was not a good match for the bag - so I bought this light blue. So I wonder when I figure out how much this bag cost me if I should add up the stuff I bought and didn't use as well - LOL Although it all goes into the stash. Well if I finish it this morning I can head out and get some more Pellon for my next one!!! I was thinking you could actually make one a bit scrappy with some co-ordinating Moda or Amy Butler fabrics - so the inside pockets were all different --- oh no I hope I don't get addicted to these things.
Pam, what a lovely bag, the colours look great......must show it to my friend Dale at Day-days blog....LOL
ReplyDeletethis looks great although fiddly.....was going to say I email Dale but Peg beat me to it........it would be good if you put a link to her blog........I saw about 12 of the bags last week and she is doing an amazing job.......and so many different styles........
ReplyDeleteGood job, Pam! I've done a few of these and it's no joke; there's no saving money... only the satisfaction of a job well done... you've succeeded. It looks great! Enjoy...
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! It came out great. Sounds like you might be getting a bit addicted! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, it turned out great. I'd say it's priceless. What pattern is it?
ReplyDeleteJust saw the pattern in a previous post!
ReplyDeleteWow Pam, what a great bag! And so well done - I can sure see getting addicted to that. Even with the wrong green, the fabrics are beautiful, great choices.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job Pam! You must be happy that it turned out all right and you're already thinking of making a second one. You might develop an addiction there...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Pam!!!!!!!You did a Great Job Friend!
ReplyDeleteTalk to you soon;
Hugs!
Andrea
I think you'll find that once the kinks are worked out, the next 7 bags will go much faster.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the bag...wow what a lot of work. Now you know how it all goes together you should be faster with the next one....LOL
ReplyDeleteSIX layers in some seams?!?! Wow, that's hard sewing. The bag looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks great! Are you going to make 6 or 7? =)
ReplyDeletePam,
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful bag- Pam- I am sure that Jessica will get asked where one can get a great bag like it! Well done, Pam!
Happy Stitching,
Anna
Great bag! I'm a bagaholic and seeing them on so many blogs makes me want to pull out a few patterns and give them a try!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your bag. It's so fun to see all the pretty fabrics people are making them out of.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag Pam it's wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteciao ciao
Tthe bag is looking great.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the bag! I made one of those--it's a bit tedious at times--but it does really look nice! Mine is for my laptop and it's cords, etc. It's really a sturdy bag. But I sure can't see making 7 of them! LOL And now you can see why they charge what they do!
ReplyDeleteDont do the math honey and ruin the happy moment of having it done! LOL It looks like it would hold alot.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is amazing! You have so much patience. You're my hero! I would have given up just looking at the cover of the pattern! lol That is one gorgeous bag. Anybody else have plans of grandchildren? lol Maybe you can teach a class at the quilt shop! I'm sure other grandmother's to be would like that opportunity to make an original! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is amazing! You have so much patience. You're my hero! I would have given up just looking at the cover of the pattern! lol That is one gorgeous bag. Anybody else have plans of grandchildren? lol Maybe you can teach a class at the quilt shop! I'm sure other grandmother's to be would like that opportunity to make an original! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, it posted twice! It's a statement of how impressed I am with your work! ;o) WOW and double WOW!
ReplyDeletewowsers...all the comments! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's looks wonderful Pam! I assume it's completed now and being well loved! It's truly an awsome bag, but I won't do one myself-- you rock!