Sunday, 14 August 2011

Mission complete

Our aim to finish Mum's bag before she returns home is accomplished. She did a wonderful job of it.


And if she happens to leave it behind, I wouldn't complain!


The details:
The pattern is Monica Poole's 'Spice of Life', a well-written pattern for an easy-to-construct, very stylish bag.


The main fabric is an Echino cotton/linen, purchased from The Home Patch, with a plain linen trim.


The star of this design is the spring-loaded handbag frame, which allows the bag to 'snap' open and closed. It works like a dream, and is good quality hardware. The frame was also purchased at The Home Patch.


Mum's bag is lined with a bird print fabric that my beautiful blogging friend Janelle sent me a while ago. It was just perfect for this project - thanks Nellie! 

The pattern has wonderful instructions for incorporating a zippered pocket, and a really sturdy, removable bag base.

I think there will be more of these bags made, I love it!
Posted by Bloom at 14:49
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18 comments:

  1. Unknown14 August 2011 at 16:23

    Well Done to your Mum..Gorgeous Bag & I Love the Lining Fabric.
    cheers

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  2. Anorina @SameliasMum14 August 2011 at 16:25

    Wow, it's beautiful. I love the fabrics. So bright and happy.

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  3. Jan Maree14 August 2011 at 17:42

    very gorgeous bag - where can you buy the spring loaded thingys? Do they come with the pattern?

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  4. Leanne14 August 2011 at 18:42

    Your mum did a great job of her bag, its goregeous

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  5. KaHolly14 August 2011 at 19:53

    Thank you for posting the particulars for this beautiful bag! It's been fun watching your mom's progress. It is great, I love it! ~karen

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  6. Anne14 August 2011 at 22:47

    That is just simply fantastic!

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  7. LeKaQuilt14 August 2011 at 23:02

    Your mum is so lucky! Its an gorgeous bag :o)

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  8. Sherry :o)15 August 2011 at 00:05

    Nice!!

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  9. Jodi B.15 August 2011 at 01:57

    The purse is super cute. I am intrigued by the spring loaded frame. I am not sure of the size, but the purse looks like it might make a good "travel sew kit" for the essentials (scissors, pins, glasses, etc.). What do think? I am trying to come up with Go To kit. I am always forgetting scissors, or something when I take sewing on the road.

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  10. Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts15 August 2011 at 04:32

    Oh, love it. Glad you got it finished AND got to drink wine, a very balanced week end if you ask me!

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  11. Cardygirl15 August 2011 at 07:28

    Looks very stylish! I have one constructed but can't get my hinge to work...must go & have another look...

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  12. Annie15 August 2011 at 07:29

    I love it too, I want to make one. I've never seen those spring loaded tops. It's fantastic!

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  13. Mary15 August 2011 at 09:33

    This bag turned out great. Love the choice of fabric, and the style. Great job!!!

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  14. Kim15 August 2011 at 15:58

    It turned out so good! I love it. :)

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  15. Kirsten16 August 2011 at 08:03

    Such a beautiful bag - I really love the Echino fabric

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  16. Janellybelly16 August 2011 at 20:31

    LOVE that bag, the lining fabric is exceptional! Looks like you had "Such Fun' making it ;)
    NN xx

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  17. Anonymous20 September 2011 at 23:33

    Bloom well done to your mum,what a fantastic job she did making this bag,its beautiful

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  18. Ana María23 April 2012 at 09:53

    beautiful !

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