What I really loved about the Melly & Me bag is the use of the three fabrics across the front and the unstructured, relaxed feel of the bag. However, I prefer my bags to have a single handle, rather than two, so I incorporated one similar to that of the bags that I usually make. I then added some little ribbon ties to fasten it. The other reason that justifies not using a pattern (rather than just my cowardly fear of them) is that at 5ft 1, I like my sizing to be a little smaller than most bags so that it's in proportion with my frame.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
More mustard...
What I really loved about the Melly & Me bag is the use of the three fabrics across the front and the unstructured, relaxed feel of the bag. However, I prefer my bags to have a single handle, rather than two, so I incorporated one similar to that of the bags that I usually make. I then added some little ribbon ties to fasten it. The other reason that justifies not using a pattern (rather than just my cowardly fear of them) is that at 5ft 1, I like my sizing to be a little smaller than most bags so that it's in proportion with my frame.
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Oh, that bag is lovely! I'm going to check out that pattern, but also wondered if there was any chance of you doing a tutorial for your other bag? I've been struggling to come up with a pattern for something similar but just can't seem to get it right - mental block I think - but your bag looks perfect!
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I love it. The fabrics and the design are great.
ReplyDeleteI have some of that mustard wallflower fabric (who am I kidding when I say "some", I have several yards of it) but I don't know what to do with it quite yet. Thanks for the mustard inspiration.
Love the bag - I am also vertically challenged so hear you about making bags more in proportion! I love the polks dotted lining - nice contrast to the mustard!
ReplyDeletethe bag is beautiful. I have this pattern,,, and indeed the fabric too.. summer is here though and its hard to sew when the pool calls to you.
ReplyDeleteFantastic color choices - I love the mustard and the light blue together - that works really well.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it will! And by the way, Melly and Me are some of the easiest patterns in the world so if you ever need to make a taller friend a bag then I would give that pattern a go. Yours is, of course, lovely!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a very lovely bag indeed - and it looks perfectly sized. It's been so long since I sat down and made up a bag from start to finish but this makes me want to do it again. And maybe I'll reappropriate some of the cherry wallflower I bought for an apron into a bag - I really do love that print.
ReplyDeleteI'm also aware that I am slacking on the communication front. Do excuse me - I've had a heady few days of wine and cosmopolitans and am now rather dessicated...
Oh I have spent most of this afternoon faffing with bits of paper and then just going for it because a certain bag shape won't leave my head - argh!!! Your bag is lovely Florence and beautiful mix of fabrics too xx
ReplyDeleteYour bag is great. I think your sewing skills are phenominal. I've been making Charlie bags with my own modifications...so fun.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that one, once again as I always say, you are so clever
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gorgeous! love the contrast between the mustard and the blue polkadot interior - something very 30s about it...beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! I can see why you love the lining fabric too - it looks like it has a lovely drape from the photos. Hope you've had a good weekend!
ReplyDeletep.s I meant to say I know what you mean about endlessly folding pieces of paper to make the pleated bit match up with the un-pleated lining (or interlining!). I was drafting a pleated pattern myself the other day. How nice it is when it all comes together and fits perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag - well done - it is gorgeous - love your colour choices and I love the lining especially. I am vertically blessed so have quite the opposite problems that you do. I need to make the straps longer sometimes.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish it were summer here and I could throw that bag over my shoulder! Its lovely : )
ReplyDeleteit's lovely! those colours work so well together too. pleats that please...this bag has got it all : )
ReplyDeleteYour bag is gorgeous. I adore the mustard with grey. Oh, this is a bag that I really covet...
ReplyDeleteI wanted to tell you that I am having a little give away on my blog!
You are such a ray of sunshine - stopping by here is always full of delight and awe at your skills.
~Emily xx
The combination of fabric is really lovely - great contrast choice. I've got a fab pattern for a bag too that has been in my cupbord since February, Oops !
ReplyDeletei hope you have two pairs of jeans then!
ReplyDeleteginny x
Oh my goodness, such a pretty bag I just love it!
ReplyDeletelove Alison x
That is such a gorgeous bag - I wouldn't normally go for that colour but now I want a mustard number too! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour combinations. Love the polka dot lining, gives it a vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteThat bag is gorgeous. Those fabrics go so well together.
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