Thursday, December 2, 2010

::pins & needles - Denim bag in bloom

Slouchy Hobo Bag


As you can see, I’m still making flowers and still loving it. This time I’ve moved from headbands to handbag. 

This is my new holiday handbag. I made it using a free pattern – Hot Patterns Slouchy Hobo. It’s made using a very stiff denim (leftover from my (lego bags) and a piece of blue/turquoise florally fabric picked up at an op shop for about 50c. I love it when I make something from scraps or cheap finds. I get a strangely smug feeling that I’ve scored something for free. 




- detail of flowers -

 - external pocket -

The pattern specifically states that you don’t use a stiff pattern but because I was using leftovers I decided to just make-do. I guess it’s not as slouchy as it would otherwise be. Pocket-wise I did my own thing. I changed their position and added a handy external pocket. I’m going to sew on a keyring holder today as well.
- the inside -

This is a very roomy bag destined for a holiday overflowing with hats, suncream, drink bottles, snacks, nappies and a trillion other things.

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13 comments:

  1. fabulous bag and loving those flowers..

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  2. That looks fabulous! Those flowers look like a lot of work. You'll love having such a roomy bag. I'll be waiting to hear which shape bag you prefer...this one or your Amy Butler one.

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  3. It looks to me as though the stiffer fabric has worked beautifully! I love that this is called a hobo bag too. Pretty stylish hobo, I'd say :)

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  4. I just love those flowers and what a great practical bag...there is nothing more satisfying than creating with scraps.

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  5. Great bag, and those flowers just top it off nicely. :)

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  6. Those flowers are so gorgeous and the bag looks amazing!!

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  7. How great. I'd be happy to throw that one over my shoulder whilst on holiday. Love the flowers.

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  8. Fabulous gift idea and brilliant way of using up all those little bits of fabric in my scrap box.

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  9. Awesome flowers! They really make the bag pop :-)

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  10. Great bag, and the flowers are just lovely! Eva

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  11. Gorgeous bag. I love the flowers. I haven't (yet) gotten into making them. Your inspiration is tempting me. (p.s. I just came upon your blog... and I love your creativity)

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  12. It looks great - I am certain it will get alot of use over the Christmas break.

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