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Two Finished Handbags, Finally!

7/5/2014

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I am here today to share one of my second quarter finishes, as part of the Finish Along hosted by The Littlest Thistle.  I finished these two bags about a month ago, but haven't had a chance to share them, so I figured now or never because the second quarter wraps up tomorrow!  These two bags were number two on my original list that I blogged about HERE.  They were started around 2.5 years ago for a friend who requested them, because she had seen a custom order that I had sewn for someone else.  I started out strong, cut them out, got all the supplies together, and then got pregnant.  Then they just sat there through the pregnancy, birth, and the first years of my second child's life!  I am so happy to have them done and delivered to my friend, who was thrilled to finally receive them!
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The pattern for these two bags is byI Think Sew.  I believe it was called the No. 50 Bag, but upon searching their website I haven't been able to find this pattern available, so I'm sorry I'm not much help there.  These are large bags that "kinda" stand on their own.  I used a duck cloth as interfacing for these, which gives it just enough structure not to be totally floppy, and they kinda stand on their own, without being too thick and bulky.  I followed the directions on all but one thing, which was that I added a zippered pocket to each of the outsides of these bags, a good place for keys or a phone, keeping it safe and secure.

The first bag is made entirely of Joel Dewberry's Modern Meadow fabric, which is just one of my favorite fabric lines ever, so pretty without being to feminine.  These bags come together really quickly and have such a nice finished look, and hold a TON of stuff, this could double as a beach bag, diaper bag, or just a large purse.
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The second bag was made with the fabric line Portobello by Alice Kennedy. I used duck cloth, and added that extra zippered pocket, exactly the same as the first.  I followed the directions and added the small pocket on the interior of both, and have a magnetic snap on the inside of each for the ability to have the bag closed if you prefer.  I top-stitched around the top of both bags for a nice clean finished edge.
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I am really glad to have both of them finished and checked off my to do list!  There was no excuse other than just putting it off to get these finished, I don't want to ever do that again.  So this is the first thing on my finish along list that I have blogged about, and am happy to have at least this one project finished and blogged about!  Maybe if I get a little help today I can photograph my other finish and blog about it tomorrow.  Wish me luck!

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Debbie link
7/5/2014 10:35:29 am

oh these turned out lovely! I'm happy FOR you to have these done and delivered. yay!

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Kaylee link
7/5/2014 11:31:31 am

Ooh! Love that pattern! And your fabric choices are great too!

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Leanne link
7/6/2014 02:05:02 am

Both are lovely, your friend must be very happy. It sure feels good when we get those hanging about projects just done.

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becky m link
7/7/2014 07:05:52 am

YAY! congrats on getting something 'old' off your plate. i have a few of those that are still weighing on me. They are beautiful bags too!

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Katy link
7/8/2014 10:21:44 am

Oops, sorry, apparently I forgot to congratulate you at the time for these!

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lori landenburger link
7/10/2014 12:07:40 pm

What gorgeous bags!!! I see you are also a fan of bees from your header picture? If you have a cuppa and a quiet moment, come on by and read about my bees here in Alaska. Meanwhile, I am so enjoying your blog!!!!
XX! Lori

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Regina Roza
10/13/2015 04:47:22 pm

I know I'm late to the party, the bag pattern is the "Emily Bag" by I Think Sew...at least you'll have the name for future reference! The fabrics you chose for these are gorgeous!!

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